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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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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Jennifer T.
Flemington, NJ
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef May June AM on June 15, 2023
Captain Beamer was very accommodating, tried a bunch of different spots and put us right on fish. Was able to catch a couple...
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Stephen D.
Jupiter, FL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half-Day Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on March 19, 2022
My son and I had a great trip with Mark catching 50 fish in just over 4 hours! The boat was very clean, great equipment, knowledgable...
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Rickey L.
Fruitland Park, Florida
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great day on the water , fun for all

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on February 28, 2022
We had a very nice time fishing with capt. Beamer . He has a great set up and will put you on the fish . He is very knowledgeable...
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ANDREW T.
Amboy, IL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Half Day trip with Captain "Beamer"!

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on December 28, 2021
Our family visited the Florida Keys for the first time. We were very fortunate to have chosen Captain Beamer as our fishing...
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Shawn W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day for groupers

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on December 27, 2023
Captain Beamer was well prepared for a day of catching grouper. My son and I caught several along with a snapper some grunts...
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