Captain
Mark Banish

Member since March 2021 New Smyrna Beach, 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

New Smyrna Beach, 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
4.8 / 5
(35 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
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Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
great trip great time.
Great experience
Great experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
78%
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Eric F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM)-INSHORE/NEAR SHORE on March 14, 2025
Mark was a great host. He was flexible on the date and time.ย  The boat was well equipped.ย  Thanks again for a great day.
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Tiago A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Fishing day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM)-INSHORE/NEAR SHORE on June 21, 2025
Was a such amazing time, I love so much, and I really recommend, the captain is super friendly
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Kenny S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM)-INSHORE/NEAR SHORE on May 9, 2025
Awesome day fishing, therapeutic for sure .
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Cindy L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Tripโ€“Offshore/Nearshore (AM) on August 25, 2024
Too my grandson fishing and he caught the biggest fish of his life. I caught the biggest smile on his face. Captain was knowledgeable...
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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 Tripโ€“Offshore/Nearshore (AM) on June 19, 2022
Perfect Fatherโ€™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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