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!
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Mark Sampson
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Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
92%
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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
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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.
Ocean City, MD
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Sugarloaf Keys, Florida, United States
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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
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Kite Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
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.
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
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