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Mark Gibson
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Mark Gibson

Islamorada, United States
Veteran owned
250+ reviews
Captain Mark is a veteran with over 30 years of experience fishing the inshore and backcountry waters for Redfish, Tarpon, and Speckled Trout. He provides special discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel. He is a fun and caring person who will give his all to make your trip enjoyable and memorable. He says: 'I especially love to teach and fish with kids. It is always amazing to watch as they light up when catching big fish!!'

Charter

Rating

4.9
374 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (374)

Showing 1 – 5 of 374 reviews
  • Samuel Thurman
    Samuel Thurman
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    aweome day on the water

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    Mark is a great guide and a great guy! Thanks for what you do for vets! He had us on fish all day! Caught over 60 fish including two large sharks - a 6ft bull and 5ft blacktip. Had monster tarpon hooked up three times but they broke off... super exciting seeing a 6 ft beast launch itself out of the water like that. Mark worked hard and kept up with everything, even with three fish on at the same time. We are in town for another week and are booking another trip with Mark... gotta get one of those tarpon!!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Mutton Snapper
    Bull Shark
  • Jeff Kerner
    Jeff Kerner
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    We caught a bunch of Snapper and trout, tried for snook, tarpon, sharks. Had something large bite thru 2-3 wire leaders…

  • Tom Sandifer
    Tom Sandifer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Mark

    3/4 Day Trip • 4 adults
  • Christopher Shields
    Christopher Shields
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Mark

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults
  • Ben Lanford
    Ben Lanford
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Mexico, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Mark

    Full Day Trip • 6 adults
    Reported catch:
    Mutton Snapper
    Tarpon
    Speckled Trout

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    good times
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    Joe D.
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    Great family fishing trip in the Everglades
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    Constant Action
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    Amazing Experience
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    All smiles
    Lyn D.
    Lyn D.
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    Awesome Capt and Boat
    Keith A.
    Keith A.
  • Dauntless Fishing Charters
    Dauntless Fishing ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Great time
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    John R.
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What's biting with Dauntless Fishing Charters in Islamorada

Flats fishing gets better and better in October, while Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna, bite well offshore. As the waters cool, reef fishing also picks up, with lots of delicious Grouper and Snapper.

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

Angler leaning over the side of a center-console boat to handle a fish in turquoise coastal water.

Salt water beasts..

May 2, 2025 • Islamorada
Gulg fishing has been very productive. Landed 5 Goliath Grouper this trip. Topped out at 120lbs. Sore arms tonight.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Tarpon while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.

Spring bite is pulling drags!

Mar 5, 2025 • Islamorada
Still about a month of good Spanish mackerel, Kingfish, Cobia, and nice Redfish on the edges of the Gulf. Everglades bite is pre-spawn Sea Trout. 20 to 25 ". Juvenile Tarpon and Snook showing a strong bite. Should be getting better with warmer waters. Tight lines a plenty!
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An angler proudly displaying a Silver Pompano while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.

Little bit of everything!!

Feb 1, 2024 • Islamorada
Reef fishing is on fire. Gulf producing a great mix, with non-stop action
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Angler proudly displaying a large Cobia while fishing in clear blue waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.

Winter fishing is here

Dec 20, 2023 • Islamorada
Big Snook, Cobia are running. Fishing is great this time of year.
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