Backcountry Fishing

Come experience the legendary backcountry fishing in Islamorada! Our backcountry trips usually have us entering the iconic everglades national park. I cover everything from the famous flamingo area out to the gulf.

With over 30 years of experience in Backcountry fishing, I am well versed in the various channels, holes, flats, and mangrove islands we will be fishing. You’ll be targeting popular Floridian catches like Redfish, Permit, Tarpon, Blacktip Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Goliath Grouper, Speckled Trout, Snook, Bull Shark, Yellowtail, and Pompano. I offer special trips for military veterans, so be sure to reach out for more details.

Your trip includes all premium fishing gear and a fishing license, so all you need to bring is a positive attitude and your sunglasses. Join me for a day of incredible fishing memories!

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Target Species

You will fish for Floridian favorites such as Redfish, Permit, Tarpon, Blacktip Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Goliath Grouper, Speckled Trout, Snook, Bull Shark, Yellowtail, and Pompano.

Where We Fish

I will customize the trip to your group’s goals. How far we go will all depend on the weather, your group’s goals for the day, and where the fish are biting. We can run trips a few miles away all the way to 25-30 minutes away, I’m not afraid to burn some gas if you want to get after it!

What's Included

  • All rods, reels, and necessary fishing tackle
  • All safety equipment
  • A cooler with cold water and ice
  • All necessary licensing
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included in price of trip)

What To Bring

Your trip includes top-quality fishing gear and a fishing license, so all you have to bring is a positive attitude and sunglasses.

Bring along any food and drinks you’d like to enjoy during the trip, as well as sun protective clothing to keep you comfortable throughout the day. Please refrain from bringing glassware for safety reasons.

  • A positive attitude
  • Any food you want to eat during the trip
  • Any drinks you would like to have other than water (no glassware)
  • Sunscreen (not spray)
  • Sun protective clothing (hat, buff, hooded sun shirts, etc.)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Glassware
  • Spray sunscreen
  • No bananas!

Backcountry Fishing FAQs

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From $650

Trip Rate

1-3 Anglers

4-8 hours

Year Round

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Capt. Mark Gibson

Disabled Veteran and Lifelong Angler

I understand the healing powers of being out on the water, especially in such an incredible destination as Islamorada! Helping veterans is my calling, but I am eager to make a positive impact on anyone’s lives through a fun filled fishing day in the Florida Keys.

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Other Trips

From $650 | 4-6 hours

Family Fishing Trips

Bring the family to experience the legendary backcountry fishing in Islamorada!
From $650 | 4-8 hours

Tarpon Fishing

Islamorada tarpon fishing is legendary! They are the king of sportfish, and demand patience for success.
From $650 | 4-8 hours

Gulf / Wreck Fishing

Fishing out in the gulf gives us a wide variety of species to target, and helps ensure we aren’t ever caught in bad waves.
From $750 | 5 hours

Shark Fishing

Shark fishing in Islamorada is one of the most consistent and predictable fishing opportunities we have, and are a favorite with my guests!
From $650 | 4-8 hours

Reef Fishing

Weather permitting, we can target patch reefs very close to shore or the main reef systems 2-3 miles before the drop off on the Atlantic.