Captain
Mark Banish

Member since March 2021 Port Orange, United States
Background
I have 30 years of boating experience with over 1500 days logged sea time in both fresh water and saltwater, including ownership of (4) different vessels up to 31' in length. The majority of my sea time was obtained in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. I have a 50 GT USCG captains license (near coastal) which allows me to charter up to 100 miles offshore in both inspected and un-inspected vessels in all US territorial waters. i am also an active volunteer member if the Unites States Coast Guard Auxiliary (New Smyrna) serving as Flotilla Commander, Certified Vessel Safety Inspector, and National Staff Officer for the Recreational Boatijng Safety B-Directorate.
Techniques
I love to get customers hooked up on fish, depending on conditions and trip duration will bottom fish, drift fish, troll or fish inshore.

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Banish

Port Orange, United States
Background
I have 30 years of boating experience with over 1500 days logged sea time in both fresh water and saltwater, including ownership of (4) different vessels up to 31' in length. The majority of my sea time was obtained in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. I have a 50 GT USCG captains license (near coastal) which allows me to charter up to 100 miles offshore in both inspected and un-inspected vessels in all US territorial waters. i am also an active volunteer member if the Unites States Coast Guard Auxiliary (New Smyrna) serving as Flotilla Commander, Certified Vessel Safety Inspector, and National Staff Officer for the Recreational Boatijng Safety B-Directorate.
Techniques
I love to get customers hooked up on fish, depending on conditions and trip duration will bottom fish, drift fish, troll or fish inshore.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(29 reviews)
Port Orange
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
June fishing trip
Great trip with captain Mark.
Awesome trip
+38
Angler rating
27
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
76%
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Grant P.
Ormond Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip–Offshore/Nearshore (AM) on June 19, 2022
Perfect Father’s Day. Morning started with a bit of a storm. But Mark was able to completely avoid it. The ocean was calm...
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Robert K.
Sedalia, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Capt. Mark

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip–Offshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 8, 2022
My wife, daughter and I had a great time on our first fishing charter trip with Capt. Mark The boat was great for us and Capt....
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Jeff M.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

New Year's Eve Trip with Capt. Mark

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip–Offshore/Nearshore (AM) on December 31, 2021
Amazing experience!  My three adult sons and I scheduled a five hour trip with Capt. Mark the morning of New Year’s Eve. ...
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Cesar M.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM)-Offshore/NearShore on June 14, 2025
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Barbara M.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Capt Mark

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 7, 2022
We had a wonderful day with Capt Mark! It was my son’s first time and he was very patient and kind teaching him (and me)...
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