Captain
Mark Sampson

Member since December 2015 Sugarloaf Keys, United States
Background
I've been working in the recreational fishing industry since I was a kid, first as a dock-boy and eventually as manager of an Ocean City Maryland marina. But since 1987 my "full-time" job has been charter boat captain and fishing guide. Besides fishing out of Ocean City and the Florida Keys, I also work as an outdoor writer, and a captains school instructor. Here are some highlights: Master - Captain and Fishing Guide since 1986 Founder - Ocean City Shark Tournament Outdoor writer - published in more than a dozen journals and magazines Author of "Modern Sharking" published in 2008 Guide for 20 IGFA world records and numerous Maryland state records Shark Research - tagging & data collection, Volunteer - National Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Program Advisor - NMFS Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel Instructor - Three B's Captain's School
Techniques
We’re happy to guide both conventional and fly anglers over the beautiful flats of the Florida Keys. Tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, barracuda, jacks, and snapper are just a few of the fish we encounter on the shallow flats that surround this tropical Island paradise. And if you like sharks the Keys is the place to be! From 3-foot bonnetheads to 12-foot great hammerheads, lemons of all sizes, blacktips, blacknose, and monster bulls, the calm shallow waters of the back-country is absolutely loaded with big predators that are just waiting for you to come down and play!

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Sampson

Sugarloaf Keys, United States
Background
I've been working in the recreational fishing industry since I was a kid, first as a dock-boy and eventually as manager of an Ocean City Maryland marina. But since 1987 my "full-time" job has been charter boat captain and fishing guide. Besides fishing out of Ocean City and the Florida Keys, I also work as an outdoor writer, and a captains school instructor. Here are some highlights: Master - Captain and Fishing Guide since 1986 Founder - Ocean City Shark Tournament Outdoor writer - published in more than a dozen journals and magazines Author of "Modern Sharking" published in 2008 Guide for 20 IGFA world records and numerous Maryland state records Shark Research - tagging & data collection, Volunteer - National Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Program Advisor - NMFS Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel Instructor - Three B's Captain's School
Techniques
We’re happy to guide both conventional and fly anglers over the beautiful flats of the Florida Keys. Tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, barracuda, jacks, and snapper are just a few of the fish we encounter on the shallow flats that surround this tropical Island paradise. And if you like sharks the Keys is the place to be! From 3-foot bonnetheads to 12-foot great hammerheads, lemons of all sizes, blacktips, blacknose, and monster bulls, the calm shallow waters of the back-country is absolutely loaded with big predators that are just waiting for you to come down and play!
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Sugarloaf Keys
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trips from US $500
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4.9 / 5
(104 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Full day trip with Captain Mark
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Kennedy B.
Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Mike!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (AM) on July 16, 2022
We had such an awesome time on the fish finder!! We caught some big sharks and even one we go to keep!! I really recommend...
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Pauline M.
Etna, OH
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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Shark Hunt with Capt Mark

VERIFIED   Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (PM) on June 30, 2022
We caught 2 sharks and 1 fish in our 5 hr charter.ย  It was amazing!ย  Capt Mark was so informative and told us stories during...
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Nick W.
Gwynn Oak, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (AM) on June 21, 2022
Half day trip with Captain Mark and it was amazing! 3 Sharks total two huge Tiger and a great size Sandbar to bring on board!...
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Kathleen W.
Dover, Delaware
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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 with captain Mark

VERIFIED   Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (PM) on June 20, 2022
Wonderful trip! We did half day afternoon and Capitan Mark and Alex were so great and very knowledgeable about the sharks and...
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Robert F.
NEW KENSINGTN, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   Half Day Nearshore Shark Trip (PM) on August 18, 2022
Captain Mark and Jake did a excellent job/ The boat was roomy and adequate. I would highly recommend them, and I would...
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