Fort Lauderdale Charter Boat Captain

Captain Mark Fann is a Florida native with over 30 years local Fort Lauderdale fishing knowledge and experience. Over the years, Mark has been actively involved with various charity organizations and fishing clinics. He has conducted seminars for both ladies and children, teaching them the various fishing techniques.

Captain Mark has a vast knowledge of many types of fishing including even freshwater fishing that is not often found within the saltwater fishing community. And because of his overall sportfishing knowledge, patience, and kindness he has earned a reputation as THE Captain to go to if you want to catch fish or if you want learn how to fish.

As a Florida native Captain Mark grew up fishing Ft Lauderdale, The Florida Keys, the Florida Everglades and Lake Okeechobee. There are not many spots in Florida that Captain Mark has not fished at one time or another.

Captain Mark Fann is also well known and respected by his fellow Florida fishing guides and Captains. He has built his Fort Lauderdale fishing charter service around a philosophy of honesty and integrity.

For years Captain Mark Fann's charter operation thrived solely on his fine reputation and repeat business. His customers keep coming back each year and that says everything about the great time they have fishing with Captain Mark.

When you fish with Mark you will walk away with a great fishing experience and you will see why he has such an awesome fishing reputation in Fort Lauderdale.

The first mate, Joey, has been fishing the waters off of South Florida for over 20 years. With over 50 years combined fishing expertise, you'll be in for the best fishing experience that can possibly be provided. Also remember your mate has a difficult job and his salary is the tips he receives. We are sure you will appreciate his know-how and the attention he gives to our customers. If you are satisfied with his service then we hope you will tip him well, 15% to 20% is customary.

Here are some facts about Capt. Mark:

• Started fishing professionally at the age of 18.
• Began fishing out of Bahia Mar in 1981 on the "Happy Holiday". In 1983 was mate on the "Salt Shaker", a 50' Hatteras sportfish that went on to win the Bahamas Billfish Championship Series.
• From 85-87, was chartering out of Bahia Mar on the "C.O.B.", a 46' Bertram and continued to fish the Bahamas Billfish Series.
• In 1991, began fishing the pro bass tour series, Bassmaster Trail and FLW tour. I continued charter sportfishin in between bass tournaments.
• In 2000, I captained the "Happy Day Today", which is based out of Bahia Mar in Ft. Lauderdale
• From 2001-2002, I captained the "Dr. Hook", a 43' Hatteras that was also based out of Bahia Mar.
• 2002-2006, I primarily fished bass tournaments with FLW Outdoors as well as guiding for bass on Lake Okeechobee and for Peacock bass and Largemouth bass in the Florida Everglades.
• 2006-2007, with Lake Okeechobee under low water conditions, I again captained the "Happy Day Today".
• 2007 - I became the captain of our new boat, FANNTASTIC, a 50' Hatteras sportfish based out of Bahia Mar.