Captain
Marc Laurin

Member since March 2017 Sarasota, United States
Background
Captain Marc is a Florida native, originally from Palm Beach County where he grew up fishing local bridges, spillways, and inlets, and eventually offshore on the East Coast. He worked as an executive chef with companies such as Tommy Bahamas, Radisson Suites, Morton’s Steakhouse and other fine restaurants. In 1995 he took a backcountry flats fishing trip to the Sarasota andCharlotte Harbor areas and was hooked. He started a business here and has not looked back since.
Techniques
I specialize in light tackle inshore/near shore fishing. I believe no matter what skill level someone is, they can catch fish on artificial and have a great time doing it. With artificial, you are casting, covering more ground, and actually finding the fish instead of waiting on the fish to find you. On the other hand, using live bait has its own rewards, such as casting live crabs to Tarpon on the beach or enticing snook and redfish out from underneath the mangroves or boat dock. I enjoy fishing with both artificial and live bait, and am happy to offer both options to my clients. After Tarpon season ends in mid July, I go to Cashiers, North Carolina and stay through October. There, I guide fly fishing trips in the many streams and rivers of the Western North Carolina Smoky Mountains. I have been visiting this area since I was a boy and it is where my passion for fly fishing began.

Hey, I'm Captain Marc Laurin

Sarasota, United States
Background
Captain Marc is a Florida native, originally from Palm Beach County where he grew up fishing local bridges, spillways, and inlets, and eventually offshore on the East Coast. He worked as an executive chef with companies such as Tommy Bahamas, Radisson Suites, Morton’s Steakhouse and other fine restaurants. In 1995 he took a backcountry flats fishing trip to the Sarasota andCharlotte Harbor areas and was hooked. He started a business here and has not looked back since.
Techniques
I specialize in light tackle inshore/near shore fishing. I believe no matter what skill level someone is, they can catch fish on artificial and have a great time doing it. With artificial, you are casting, covering more ground, and actually finding the fish instead of waiting on the fish to find you. On the other hand, using live bait has its own rewards, such as casting live crabs to Tarpon on the beach or enticing snook and redfish out from underneath the mangroves or boat dock. I enjoy fishing with both artificial and live bait, and am happy to offer both options to my clients. After Tarpon season ends in mid July, I go to Cashiers, North Carolina and stay through October. There, I guide fly fishing trips in the many streams and rivers of the Western North Carolina Smoky Mountains. I have been visiting this area since I was a boy and it is where my passion for fly fishing began.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(144 reviews)
Sarasota
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 144 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Kyle B.
Merrillan, WI
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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6 Hour trip with Capt. Marc.

VERIFIED   6 hour Trip (AM) on March 22, 2023
Captain Marc was great to work with from booking though the entire trip!ย  He was very responsive to any questions we had before...
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Brian H.
Greenwood, IN
Excellent
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Morning Half Day trip with Captain Marc

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 24, 2023
Had an amazing morning with Captain Marc. Best charter experience we have ever had. Put us on fish immediately and we were...
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Fred P.
Waterford Township, MI
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   6 hour Trip (AM) on March 7, 2022
Captain Marc was awesome.ย  He knows the area extremely well and takes you right where the fish are.ย  The boat and gear were...
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Foster S.
Cambridge, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun to Fish with Captain Marc!

VERIFIED   6 hour Trip (AM) on March 15, 2023
My buddy and I had a great time fishing with Captain Marc. We caught a whole lot of fish, thanks largely to Captain Marcโ€™s...
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Paul L.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best Half Day Trip with Captain Marc Laurin

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 21, 2021
Are you looking for/researching the best Fishing Charter in Sarasota?ย  You Found it!ย  Captain Marc is simply the best Charter...
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