Captain
Mark Beam

Member since January 2019 Yankeetown, United States
Background
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 ...
Techniques
Light to medium spinning tackle tactics combined with finesse style bottom fishing & drifting with live and dead bait presentations...

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Beam

Yankeetown, United States
Background
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 ...
Techniques
Light to medium spinning tackle tactics combined with finesse style bottom fishing & drifting with live and dead bait presentations...
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My Charter Listing

BGS South Charters LLC

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(130 reviews)
Yankeetown
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Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Nice and Pretty !!!
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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Grey then Sunny !!!
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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Windy Spots ...
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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The Catch ...
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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Spots O Ramma ...
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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Got Snapper ...
Got Snapper ...
Mar 17, 2024 Yankeetown
We went out looking for some gator trout and got Snapper'd !!! Caught a few short Spots but got into some mama gamma Lanes & Mangroves ... & a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip with a Great Captain!
Great Trip with a Great Captain!
Great Trip with a Great Captain!
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Darlene S.
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Outstanding Day on the Water

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef May June AM on May 29, 2023
Captain Beam put us on fish all day!! We caught snapper, grouper and several other species. Captain Beam was so personable...
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Kevin R.
St. Petersburg, FL
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Off shore trip with Capitan Beamer - Mahi run

VERIFIED   Offshore May June ... PM on May 24, 2023
We had a goal of catching our first mahi and captain Beamer put us right on top of them. We caught nearly 60 fish and had the...
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Jacob O.
Rockford, WA
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Best Day on the Water!

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on February 6, 2023
Perfect day on the water with Capt. Mark! Caught lots of fish and had a great time! Equipment was all top notch and perfectly...
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Geary N.
Daytona Beach, FL
Excellent
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5hour backcountry/reef

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef May June AM on June 27, 2022
Captain beam provided us with a great fishing experience! He was well organized and very knowledgeable.ย  The bite wasnโ€™t...
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Scott M.
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Snatching Snappers

VERIFIED   Back Country Jan. - March AM or Mid on March 2, 2024
Had a great time with captain Mark Beamer
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