Gulfcoast Anglers in Punta Gorda

Gulfcoast Anglers offers private shallow-water fishing with Captain Mark Freeman. The Punta Gorda-based service emphasizes fly fishing, light spinning tackle, and quietly approaching fish on the flats.

Contact and booking details

The guide and skiff

Mark welcomes children and novice fly anglers and describes a teaching-focused approach. His skiff, Martha Jean, is an 18-foot-4-inch Hell’s Bay Guide powered by a Yamaha 70. It is designed to reach shallow areas and can be poled quietly while anglers look for fish.

Published prices and guest limits

Four-hour trips are $500, six-hour trips are $600, and eight-hour trips are $700 for two people. The rate page lists $50 for a third person, while the guide’s description emphasizes one guest and a companion. Confirm whether three guests are suitable for your exact trip.

Fishing opportunities

Snook, redfish, trout, and seasonal tarpon feature on the website. The day can involve sight casting near mangroves or working open flats with spinning or fly equipment. Tell Mark about your casting experience and whether you need instruction.

Booking details

Request the selected ramp, departure time, tackle arrangements, bait, license coverage, refreshments, and cancellation terms. Wind and visibility can change a sight-fishing plan, so discuss alternatives. The website’s main contact and trip information identify Punta Gorda, despite an inconsistent East Coast phrase on its biography page.

Details checked September 29, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.

Featured photo: Gulfcoast Anglers adult and child with a snook aboard a skiff. Photo from Gulfcoast Anglers.

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