Flamingo Charters 

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
 
State licensed
 79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States

Flamingo Charters 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (3 reviews)
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79851 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL, United States

Hello, my name is Captain Mark Hlis, I’m a full time Flats Charter Guide.
My charter home base is Bud N' Mary's Marina here in Islamorada now for over 19 years.
My charters usually consist of fly fishing for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Snook or Redfish. Quietly poling the flats while sight fishing is the primary standard. Charters are mostly fly fishing with a fair amount of light tackle spinning.

The boat is a Hells Bay Professional 17.8 with a Yamaha F70. This is a proven skiff which is ultra quiet for getting close to wary Florida keys gamefish. It can handle chop and floats in a mere 5".
Guest capacity is for up to 2 anglers.
It has everything you need for a safe productive day on the water.
All rods and reels are provided for you, along with flies, lures and any necessary terminal tackle. Nautilus Reels with G. Loomis rods are supplied for fly trips and Penn rods and reels for spinning.
Fly and spin fishing of any level including novice is welcomed.
Fly lessons are no issue and are easily given at your request.
My techniques are solely catch and release.
These fish live here.

Let's fish together!

Hello, my name is Captain Mark Hlis, I’m a full time Flats Charter Guide.
My charter home base is Bud N' Mary's Marina here in Islamorada now for over 19 years.
My charters usually consist of fly fishing for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Snook or Redfish. Quietly poling the flats while sight fishing is the primary standard. Charters are mostly fly fishing with a fair amount of light tackle spinning.

The boat is a Hells Bay Professional 17.8 with a Yamaha F70. This is a proven skiff which is ultra quiet for getting close to wary Florida keys gamefish. It can handle chop and floats in a mere 5".
Guest capacity is for up to 2 anglers.
It has everything you need for a safe productive day on the water.
All rods and reels are provided for you, along with flies, lures and any necessary terminal tackle. Nautilus Reels with G. Loomis rods are supplied for fly trips and Penn rods and reels for spinning.
Fly and spin fishing of any level including novice is welcomed.
Fly lessons are no issue and are easily given at your request.
My techniques are solely catch and release.
These fish live here.

Let's fish together!

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Rating

5.0
3 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Lynn Walko Terpstra
Lynn Walko Terpstra
Member since 2026
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5.0
New
Tarpon fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2026
What a wonderful day with Mark.He knows the waters well got us right on the fish.He was very attentive to our needs and coached us well into catching a few big ones.We extended the hours because we didnt want it to end. I highly recommend mark fir your guide.We will return!!
Reported catch:
Tarpon
Bonefish
Brad Tillinghast
Brad Tillinghast
Member since 2026
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5.0
Afternoon trip with Captain Mark
Half Day Trip (PM) on April 6, 2026
Had a really great afternoon chasing snook in the back country. Captain Mark was awesome and shared a ton of knowledge, put us in the right place and directed us to where the fish were. We also saw porpoises, snarks a turtle and manatees. 10 out of 10.
Reported catch:
Snook
Jack Crevalle
Joseph Lamb
Joseph Lamb
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
Fishing with Mark
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 1, 20261 adult
First time out with Captain Mark. Put me on some great fish

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $850
Entire boat: 2 people

Rating

5.0
3 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Lynn Walko Terpstra
Lynn Walko Terpstra
Member since 2026
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5.0
New
Tarpon fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2026
What a wonderful day with Mark.He knows the waters well got us right on the fish.He was very attentive to our needs and coached us well into catching a few big ones.We extended the hours because we didnt want it to end. I highly recommend mark fir your guide.We will return!!
Reported catch:
Tarpon
Bonefish
Brad Tillinghast
Brad Tillinghast
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Afternoon trip with Captain Mark
Half Day Trip (PM) on April 6, 2026
Had a really great afternoon chasing snook in the back country. Captain Mark was awesome and shared a ton of knowledge, put us in the right place and directed us to where the fish were. We also saw porpoises, snarks a turtle and manatees. 10 out of 10.
Reported catch:
Snook
Jack Crevalle
Joseph Lamb
Joseph Lamb
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Mark
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 1, 20261 adult
First time out with Captain Mark. Put me on some great fish

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2009
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Hell's Bay Boatworks Professional 17.8
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha 2024
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
37 knots
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