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
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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
100%
Caught fish
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Tidd A.
Glen Carbon, IL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 2, 2023
Marc worked hard to make sure I had a great day. Appreciate him being a true fisherman that cares about getting fish in the...
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Kathya S.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great 1/2 day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 30, 2022
Marc gave us such a fun experience. He knew where to go and made several stops so that my son could check off his bucket list...
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Heather B.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent time! Canโ€™t wait to go again!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 27, 2022
I couldnโ€™t have asked for a better day or guide! Even though the winds were off we were able to catch a plentiful amount...
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John T.
Port Chester, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Capt.Marc

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 2, 2022
Had a great morning fishing with Capt.Marc of Fish on Fire Charters.Marc really knew the water and where the fish were .I ...
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Samuel T.
Bradenton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Capt. Marc Lauren / Fish on Fire

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 23, 2020
The only regret I have about this trip is I should have booked a whole day!ย  Marc is a highly knowledgeable, very professional...
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