Captain
Mark Strickland

Member since March 2023 Crystal River, United States
Background
I grew up just a town away from Crystal River, and my family bought a house on the water when I was 14 years old. That’s when I got my first boat, and I’ve been fishing ever since. My goal is always to ensure a fun and safe time on the water for my guests. No matter your experience level, all are welcome!
Techniques
I enjoy several different fishing styles from inshore for trout and redfish throwing artificial and live bait to trolling and bottom fishing for grouper. And of course cooling off during the hot months with scalloping

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Strickland

Crystal River, United States
Background
I grew up just a town away from Crystal River, and my family bought a house on the water when I was 14 years old. That’s when I got my first boat, and I’ve been fishing ever since. My goal is always to ensure a fun and safe time on the water for my guests. No matter your experience level, all are welcome!
Techniques
I enjoy several different fishing styles from inshore for trout and redfish throwing artificial and live bait to trolling and bottom fishing for grouper. And of course cooling off during the hot months with scalloping
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(17 reviews)
Angler's choice
Crystal River
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (13)
Scalloping
The best scallop trip ever
Family scalloping trip
+10
Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Linda H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Scalloping

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Scallop (AM) on September 3, 2024
Our group of 6 had a great time. We brought our scallops home and cooked them.
Linda H. recommends Saltwater Cowboy
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Kyle L.
Atlanta, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Scallop Master

Full Day Trip โ€“ Scallop on July 22, 2024
Very clean boat, good equipment. Had a great time overall. Will be booking again!
Kyle L. recommends Saltwater Cowboy
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Jade S.
Miami Shores, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Scalloping Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Scallop (AM) on July 3, 2023
This was our very first time scalloping and we were not prepared.ย  Captain Mark was a wonderful host.ย  He had all the equipment...
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Kathryn E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Scallop (AM) on September 16, 2023
Captain Mark was wonderful. He got in the water with the kids to show what to do and was super helpful and accommodating. Would...
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Steve S.
Lawrenceville, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Scallop (AM) on September 14, 2023
Mark was outstanding put us right on the scallops Perot experience. Then to top it off we shot out to catch a few fish, my...
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