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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(324 reviews)
Angler's choice
Islamorada
trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 324 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Dan R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 18, 2024
Mark did an exceptional job and provided us with a great day on the water. He was hospitable, knowledgeable about the waters,...
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Colin N.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Day!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 19, 2024
We all had a great day with Captain Mark. Caught lots of fish and had a blast on the water. Hope to do it again!
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Stephen B.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Overall

5/5

VERIFIED   5 Hour Shark trip on March 4, 2024
Had the best time shark fishing with Mark! Excellent Captain and would recommend to anyone!
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Spencer S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Mark is very knowledgeable. We had a fabulous time!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 9, 2023
Definitely would book another trip with Captain Mark! You wonโ€™t regret it.
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Bruce D.
Coral Springs, FL
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 15, 2023
The boat is perfect,,, almost new, clean, has all the bells and whistles. The Captain just wants you to catch fish. He will...
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