Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys 

4.9/5 (28 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Date Palm Drive 19780, Sugarloaf Keys, FL 33042, United States

The warm, tropical climate and the outstanding beauty of the Florida Keys attracts visitors from around the world and Fish Finder adventures is here to show you why. Join us and discover the area’s long and rich fishing tradition, as you go after some prized creatures in stunning waters.

Who better to show you around than a passionate, experienced angler? Captain Mark Sampson has been working in the recreational fishing industry since he was young, and has now been running charters since 1987. He knows exactly what makes a successful trip, and can’t wait to show you the riches of the Keys.

Step aboard the “Fish’n Fly”, a 17’ Maverick flats skiff, designed and rigged specifically for shallow water fishing. The boat is fast and quiet, equipped with a push pole and electric motor to allow you to sneak within casting range of even the spookiest fish. Up to 2 anglers are welcome aboard to fish areas inaccessible to many other boats.

Sight fishing the flats is a combination of fishing and hunting, as the angler stands on the bow, searching the shallow waters for a fish before firing a cast. While the waters may be "skinny," the fish are anything but! Get ready to come into contact with huge Tarpon, enormous Sharks, Barracuda and a host of other gamefish.

Join us in !arch or April to chase Tarpon, Bonefish, Sharks, Permit, Jacks, Barracudas, Redfish, Snook and countless other species that thrive in the shallow waters of the backcountry flats.

In between fish bites, you’ll explore waters full of sea turtles, coral, sponges, jellyfish, as you explore the mangrove islands full of tropical plants and stunning birdlife. Come and discover the unique and stunningly beautiful ecosystem of Florida’s shallow water backcountry.

Fish Finder Adventures promises you an all-rounded fishing adventure to discover the incredible beauty and rich history of the Florida Keys. Come aboard and see for yourself!

Mark Sampson

Captain

Mark Sampson

39 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Almost there...
2-hour Sharking
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Apr 15
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US $250 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 5
US $500 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 5
US $600 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 5
US $700 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (33)

3/4 Day on the flats
March fishing trip
March fishing trip
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 28 reviews
Thomas C.
Thomas C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on April 1, 2025

Big Cuda, Black tip & Lemon sharks...great day. Capt knows how to get you on fish! Would highly recommend

Big Cuda, Black tip & Lemon sharks...great day. Capt knows how to get you on fish! Would highly recommend  

 Thomas C. recommends Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys

Robert R.
Robert R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on April 12, 2025

Mark was a great guide. We caught more fish and sharks than what we expected.

Mark was a great guide. We caught more fish and sharks than what we expected.  

 Robert R. recommends Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys

George W.
George W.

Ocean City, MD

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

3/4 day trip with Captain Mark

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on February 23, 2023

It wasn’t hard to see that Captain Mark is a very experienced guide. He had fishing tackle at the ready for the different fish we may encounter, and knew the areas they frequented. We had an excellent time landing barracudas, bonnetthead sharks, a nurse shark and several mangrove snapper. Captain Mark tweaked our fishing technique which will be valuable to us for a lifetime. Captain Mark was a very personable and patient guide who I highly recommend.

It wasn’t hard to see that Captain Mark is a very experienced guide. He had fishing tackle at the ready for the different fish we may encounter, and knew the areas they frequented. We had an excellent time landing barracudas, bonnetthead sharks, a nurse shark and several mangrove snapper. Captain Mark tweaked our fishing technique which will be valuable to us for a lifetime. Captain Mark was a very personable and patient guide who I highly recommend.  

 George W. recommends Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys

Michael B.
Michael B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Flats On the fly

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on March 13, 2024

I had a great day with Mark! I was super impressed with his knowledge of the local species and how quickly he spotted fish. His cool demeanor and calmness when describing location and instruction set me up for accurate casting. His equipment and flies were top notch!

I had a great day with Mark! I was super impressed with his knowledge of the local species and how quickly he spotted fish. His cool demeanor and calmness when describing location and instruction set me up for accurate casting. His equipment and flies were top notch!  

 Michael B. recommends Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys

Susan S.
Susan S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Cpt. Mark

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on April 26, 2023

Absolutely fantastic trip. Cpt. Mark knows his sharks. We caught three lemons and one black tip all on fly. Awesome day. Definitely recommend fishing with him.

Absolutely fantastic trip. Cpt. Mark knows his sharks. We caught three lemons and one black tip all on fly. Awesome day. Definitely recommend fishing with him.  

 Susan S. recommends Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys

FAQs about Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys

What are the trip rates for Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys?

Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $250 per group - 2-hour Sharking (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys?

When you book a trip with Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys?

Trips booked with Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys offer?

Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys offer?

Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys?

Top targeted fish species with Fish'n Fly - Florida Keys include:

  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet your captain

Mark Sampson

Sugarloaf Keys, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
161 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2015
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I've been working in the recreational fishing industry since I was a kid, first as a dock-boy and eventually as manager of an Ocean City Maryland marina. But since 1987 my "full-time" job has been charter boat captain and fishing guide. Besides fishing out of Ocean City and the Florida Keys, I also work as an outdoor writer, and a captains school instructor. Here are some highlights: Master - Captain and Fishing Guide since 1986 Founder - Ocean City Shark Tournament Outdoor writer - published in more than a dozen journals and magazines Author of "Modern Sharking" published in 2008 Guide for 20 IGFA world records and numerous Maryland state records Shark Research - tagging & data collection, Volunteer - National Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Program Advisor - NMFS Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel Instructor - Three B's Captain's School

Fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
1994
Boat manufacturer
Maverick
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
38 knots

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Kite Fishing

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Drinks

Water

Fishing License

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

Catch and Release Allowed

Some fish are C&R only

How to pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal