Beamers Guide Service & Bgs South
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Beamers Guide Service & Bgs South

Yankeetown, United States
100+ reviews
Yep BGS South Fishing Adventures is following all the recommended Covid 19 procedures 'always have kept my gear and boat spotless' !!! An avid angler since childhood, Captain Mark 'Beamer' Beam can boast of over 50 years of fishing experience. Beamer got into the hunting / fishing business in 1985, going full-time in '89. Since 2011 he's been spending the winter months and most recently June, and parts of September & October in the Keys and started running charters again. Two winters ago he caught 8 Kings over 50 Lbs., and routinely catches Snappers, Mackerel, Cobia, Trout, Sharks, Etc... & PS: If you try and contact Capt. Beamer with questions or look to book a trip during daylight hours it may be evening before he's able to get back with you, because unless the weather's bad he'll be On The Water and may not have cell or internet service !!! Tight Lines ...

Charter

Rating

5.0
130 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (130)

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  • David Moran
    David Moran
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Morning Trip with Captain Mike

    Offshore May - June ... AM 2 adults

    Mike was awesome! We've done several charters outside of the Florida keys to include South Carolina offshore/near shore and Dominican Republic offshore. BGS was definitely the best thus far! Mike has done his research and got us on the fish all morning long. We landed several varieties of snapper, grouper, grunts, an Atlantic sharpnose shark and a Goliath Grouper! Mike is very personable and began communicating with us shortly after we booked. Mike continued communicating with us as the wind conditions changed and provided the best plan given the circumstances mother nature provided. Also, he was willing to adapt his schedule so we would have the best chance at fish. If your looking for a low key (pun intended), unique fishing experience for two people look no further, Mike is your guy! Thanks Beamer for all the memories!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Mutton Snapper
    Lane Snapper
    Yellowtail Snapper
    +1
  • Bob Eggert
    Bob Eggert
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    First trip excellent 2yrs ago, rebooked another 1/2 day, another excellent trip

    Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM2 adults

    Capt Beamer works hard to find fish. This was our 2nd booking 1/2 day trip. Scheduled day windy so capt recommended date change. We agreed and move date out a few days. Received text the day before suggesting we go offshore to cast for Mahi Mahi, I agreed, this would be a new adventure. Little to no wind, so we boated out. Little to no floating vegetation, so we started back. He found a small line of vegetation so we gave it a whirl. We caught shark, Almaco Jack and got 2 Mahi Mahi. I can see how his vegetation method could catch fish, just Little availability. It was great catching different fish. So next, off we went to the reefs. There we caught snapper, Speckle Hine, Blue line grunt, parrot fish, blue tang, shark. The sun was bright all day and wore us out. Capt Beamer had more spots to try, but us northerners had enough sun and called it a day. Capt Beamer cleaned our fish and bagged them, took photos, provided adult beverages while we hung out for our fish. Capt Beamer keeps clean facilities that we utilized. Overall Capt Beamer provides all around excellent customer service and I highly recommend his service for small parties or singles who want to catch a variety of fish either back country, reef, or even offshore (wind permitting). Oh, and the best thing is my wife (casual fisher) not only caught fish, she caught the largest fish and brought home the cup! Previous trip I received the cup ( her favorite water cup) so she was all smiles that she caught the bigger fish on this trip. Capt Beamer, Thanks again for an excellent trip. Bob and Julie

    Reported catch:
    Mutton Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the kind words & Thanks to both of you for giving the offshore a good try ... we didn't wear em out, but it was a great experience ... & Look forward to next time !!!

  • Andrew Wang
    Andrew Wang
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing half day charter with Captain Mark

    Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM1 adult

    Amazing. It was a pretty calm day so Capt Mark took us into the Atlantic on his 21’ Mako centre console. We were catching snappers in no time and he kept making slight position changes with the trolling motor to keep the action going. We had just about hit our limit on snappers when a HUGE torpedo shaped fish went after a grunt he brought to the boat. He sprung into action re-rigging to go after it. Long story short he found a way to get that fish on, handed me the rod and it was a 25 min battle. Ended up being a 4’ barracuda. We were using a pretty light rig but he coached me the whole way to land it. A few pics and we let it swim away. A dream come true and regardless of the trophy fish, I honestly enjoyed being out on the water with a knowledgeable and just downright nice fellow. Would rebook next time I’m down there for sure, He cleaned the fish when we got back and pointed us to Keys Fishery, a great place to have it cooked and kids got to see tarpon and sharks there! Thank you so much Capt Mark for an experience of a lifetime!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Mutton Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thanx for the kind words !!! ... Fun day on the water, you were Great to have on The Boat & look to next time !!!

  • Christopher Ayers
    Christopher Ayers
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing adventure!

    Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM2 adults

    We told Captain “Beamer” that we want to catch a few eaters and would also like to try for something bigger and just have some fun! We started out looking for something big and after a bit we hooked into a huge King Mackerel. Cpt Beamer did a great job instructing me on the best way to get it in the boat and we landed it successfully! The rest of the day we spent fishing for dinner and landed a good pot of Snappers, along with Blow Fish, Shark, Catfish, and some others that we released back into the water. It was a great morning and we would definitely book with Beamer again! Happy Fishing!

    Response from Captain

    That was some fun stuff & Thanx for hanging in there with me for the chance at that Big King ... You did a great job & congrats. !!!

  • Wayne Phillips
    Wayne Phillips
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Day With Captain Beamer!

    Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM2 adults

    Captain Beamer was 1st class all the way! I did a blind internet search and was hoping for a back country flats trip for my 15 year old son and I. We are somewhat familiar with this type of fishing being from the panhandle of Florida and growing up with this type of fishing. Captain Beamer exceeded our expectations! His hospitality was second to none and I honestly felt like I was fishing with a family member. We were vacationing in Key West and the :40 minute drive to Big Pine Key was well worth it. We brought our catch back to our condo, cooked it and there were only crumbs left. Looking forward to fishing with you again my friend!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks so much for the kind words!!! ... Having a father & son on The Boat that get that it's not always about how big or how many fish are caught but how blessed we are to have the opportunity to share the experience and enjoy some of god's creatures at the end of the day with family ... Humbling ...

Real catches shared by our community

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    BGS South Charters LLCBig Pine Key, FL
    Great Trip with a Great Captain!
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    BGS South Charters LLCBig Pine Key, FL
    Great trip!!!
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    Dan K.
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    BGS South Charters LLCBig Pine Key, FL
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  • BGS South Charters LLC
    BGS South Charters LLCBig Pine Key, FL
    Captain mark beamer is Awesome
    Mikeal C.
    Mikeal C.
  • BGS South Charters LLC
    BGS South Charters LLCBig Pine Key, FL
    Snatching Snappers
    Scott M.
    Scott M.
  • BGS South Charters LLC
    BGS South Charters LLCBig Pine Key, FL
    Enjoyable experience with BGS
    Jon W.
    Jon W.
  • BGS South Charters LLC
    BGS South Charters LLCBig Pine Key, FL
    Great day out
    Norman S.
    Norman S.
  • BGS South Charters LLC
    BGS South Charters LLCBig Pine Key, FL
    February fishing trip
    Frank F.
    Frank F.
  • BGS South Charters LLC
    BGS South Charters LLCBig Pine Key, FL
    Two Casts - Two Fish!
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    Jeff R.
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What's biting with BGS South Charters LLC in Yankeetown

Both the Withlacoochee River and its surrounding lakes are teeming with a variety of species, so whether you're after Catfish, Snook, or Trout, you'll probably find it. If you still haven't been scalloping, you've got time until late September.

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

A Crestliner boat with a camo design, showcasing its exterior features and seating arrangement, set in a natural environment.

Ready to Roll !!!!!

Jan 12, 2026 • Yankeetown
The trusty Mako has a new home and the New Crestliner with a Merc Jet Drive motor is rigged to go where the fish are and ready to Rock!!! I have this thing built to go skinny, get in those shallow creeks, negative tide flats, and put Bull Reds and Gator Trout on the end of your line!!! Look forward to you joining me!!!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish caught during a fishing trip in a scenic coastal environment.

Nice and Pretty !!!

Dec 12, 2025 • Yankeetown
Had another great day of the water with Andrew from Ebb here in Inglis FL. Had a warmer than average AM with a little breeze. The fishing started off a little slow then bam! The Trout and Reds took off, and we had fun and productive day.
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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.

Grey then Sunny !!!

Feb 1, 2025 • Yankeetown
The day started off a little ugly, but the fish didn't seem to care. Then it got nice and sunny and the fish and fishermen were all happy!!!
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A young angler and an adult proudly display their catch of several Speckled Trout on a sunny day by the water.

Windy Spots ...

Mar 27, 2024 • Yankeetown
It was a little sporty out back, but we still made it happen ... Caught some very nice Spotted Sea Trout, Lanes, Mangroves, etc., ... & a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...
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Two anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish, including Speckled Trout, on a sunny day by the water.

The Catch ...

Mar 24, 2024 • Yankeetown
We were on then we were off then we were on ... Thankfully the winds gave us a little window & The Fish did their thing ... & a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...
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A variety of fish including Speckled Trout and a colorful Snapper displayed on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Spots O Ramma ...

Mar 21, 2024 • Yankeetown
It was Boom right off the start ... Nice keeper spots were on the bite and pretty much stayed with us all morning ... & a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...
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