Captain
Mark Gibson

Member since November 2016 Islamorada, United States
Background
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!!
Techniques
I do Reef, freelining, deep drop and drift fishing for overt 30 species. Backcountry, live bait, dead bait, artificial from plastics, swimbaits, hard baits, jigging, popping corks, top waters and much more. I target over 40 species of fish in the Backcountry. Drift channels, swallow water anchor on the flats and trolling motor for the flats.

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Gibson

Islamorada, United States
Background
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!!
Techniques
I do Reef, freelining, deep drop and drift fishing for overt 30 species. Backcountry, live bait, dead bait, artificial from plastics, swimbaits, hard baits, jigging, popping corks, top waters and much more. I target over 40 species of fish in the Backcountry. Drift channels, swallow water anchor on the flats and trolling motor for the flats.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(366 reviews)
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Islamorada
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 366 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great family fishing trip in the Everglades
Great family fishing trip in the Everglades
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Caiden S.
Excellent
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Dec, 2024 Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 7, 2024
Captain Mark was an excellent guide and gave us lasting memories to take home after our short trip to the Keys. Despite windy...
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Paul T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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THANKS FOR A GREAT BIRTHDAY TRIP!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 28, 2024
This was my first time fishing with Captain Mark, and I have to say, it was fantastic. Iโ€™ve been fishing in the Keys for...
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Michael D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Stop Scrolling

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 27, 2024
If youโ€™re looking for a knowledgeable, friendly and responsible Captain, look no further. Capt. Mark knows these waters and...
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Joe D.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Good times

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on October 22, 2025
nothing better than getting out on the water with an experienced boat captain and having him put you on the fish.ย  thank you...
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Daniel J.
Excellent
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Constant Action

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 25, 2025
Great day on the water with Captain Mark!! We booked 8 hours which I highly suggest for a full day on the water. We caught...
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