Capt Mark Shepard
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Capt Mark Shepard is a full-time fishing guide on Lake Okeechobee. Do you want to explore Okeechobee the right way? Based in Clewiston, Florida, Capt Mark was Ohio and raised in South Florida in the fishing industry, with over 30+ years of fishing experience.
If you’re itching to experience the best Lake Okeechobee fishing, he is a legend on this lake, the guy with the most experienced, most superior boat, and most adequate equipment. You can’t & won’t go wrong, specializing in trophy largemouth Bass only, but also likes to catch crappie during seasons. With FLW tournament wins and experience, you choose to use live bait or artificial baits on your trip.
Enjoy a comfortable high-end ride aboard a spacious 22-foot Sterling boat powered by a 250 HP four stroke Mercury engine for more security and speed. Its navigational electronics include a GPS, a fish finder, a VHF radio. There are custom fishing seats to make sure you have the most relaxing day out on the water. As well as that, the boat an ice-box, with the additional extra room you which to bring whatever you like. I can accommodate up to four guests who are welcome aboard.
Capt Mark like to start just before sunrise but is open and flexible to your scheduled start time. Included in all trips, is the boat, fuel, cooler, ice, bottled water, and all tackle & equipment necessary for fishing. The trip ends when your ready; having a great time, let’s continue.
Capt Mark is knowledgeable in light tackle & fly fishing in all areas of the lake and surrounding waterways. Kids, veterans, pets, and disabled anglers are more than welcome to join my adventures.
I love to share my passion and knowledge with you, all while putting you on fish. Living and fishing in the areas provide me the ability to have a superior experience on Okeechobee. Contact me below with any questions you may have.
Capt Mark Shepard is a full-time fishing guide on Lake Okeechobee. Do you want to explore Okeechobee the right way? Based in Clewiston, Florida, Capt Mark was Ohio and raised in South Florida in the fishing industry, with over 30+ years of fishing experience.
If you’re itching to experience the best Lake Okeechobee fishing, he is a legend on this lake, the guy with the most experienced, most superior boat, and most adequate equipment. You can’t & won’t go wrong, specializing in trophy largemouth Bass only, but also likes to catch crappie during seasons. With FLW tournament wins and experience, you choose to use live bait or artificial baits on your trip.
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Enjoy a comfortable high-end ride aboard a spacious 22-foot Sterling boat powered by a 250 HP four stroke Mercury engine for more security and speed. Its navigational electronics include a GPS, a fish finder, a VHF radio. There are custom fishing seats to make sure you have the most relaxing day out on the water. As well as that, the boat an ice-box, with the additional extra room you which to bring whatever you like. I can accommodate up to four guests are welcome aboard.
Capt Mark likes to start just before sunrise but is open and flexible to your scheduled start time. Included in all trips, is the boat, fuel, cooler, ice, bottled water, and all tackle & equipment necessary for fishing. The trip ends when your ready; having a great time, let’s continue.
Capt Mark is knowledgeable in light tackle & fly fishing in all areas of the lake and surrounding waterways. Kids, veterans, pets, and disabled anglers are more than welcome to join my adventures.
I love to share my passion and knowledge with you, all while putting you on fish. Living and fishing in the areas provide me the ability to have a superior experience on Okeechobee. Contact me below with any questions you may have.
Capt Mark Shepard
Species Capt Mark catches
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Bluegill
Redear Sunfish
Catfish
Oscar
Amenities:
- Fishing Chairs
- GPS & Fishfinder
- Life Jackets
- Catch and Release Allowed
- Cooler, Ice, Bottled Water
About this Tour:
- Boat Specs: 22+ ft
- Boat Capacity: 4 People
- All Fishing Equipment
- Boat & Fuel
- Photos
Fishing Techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Livebait
- Fly Fishing
- Artificial Lures
Fishing Equipment:
- Spinning Rods
- Baitcasting Rods
- Left & Right Handed
- Fly Rods (request only)
- Braid & Mono Line
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CAPT MARK
A day fishing Lake Okeechobee
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On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Jim Robertson and I fished on Lake Okeechobee with Mark Shepard as our guide. We caught 31 large mouth bass, most in the 3-4 lb range. Mark's knowledge of the lake is exceptional. He is patient and a gentleman at all times. You can take your friends and family fishing with Mark and be assured of a terrific experience.”
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Robert Ziegler
Beast Mode!
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Been fishing with Mark a few times over the years, he always puts us on fish, went out today and caught a 7lb 14oz beast! What an experience, Very knowledgeable and a good guy. See you soon! Thanks”
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Nick Gums
Two fabulous days
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Thoroughly enjoyed our two days with Captain Mark. We were both total novices with bass. We used artificial worm, fluke, poppers and live bait, under the guidance of a very knowledgeable and patient captain. Caught lots of very decent sized fish and had so much fun. The banter was great and the day went so quickly. Will definitely book again. Thank you so much!”
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Tracey and Mike
A day fishing Lake Okeechobee
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On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Jim Robertson and I fished on Lake Okeechobee with Mark Shepard as our guide. We caught 31 large mouth bass, most in the 3-4 lb range. Mark's knowledge of the lake is exceptional. He is patient and a gentleman at all times. You can take your friends and family fishing with Mark and be assured of a terrific experience.”
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Robert Ziegler
Beast Mode!
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Been fishing with Mark a few times over the years, he always puts us on fish, went out today and caught a 7lb 14oz beast! What an experience, Very knowledgeable and a good guy. See you soon! Thanks”
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Nick Gums
Two fabulous days
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Thoroughly enjoyed our two days with Captain Mark. We were both total novices with bass. We used artificial worm, fluke, poppers and live bait, under the guidance of a very knowledgeable and patient captain. Caught lots of very decent sized fish and had so much fun. The banter was great and the day went so quickly. Will definitely book again. Thank you so much!”
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Tracey and Mike
Quite place for fishing.
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Nice new 2022 boat with 5 seats, we caught only 3 catfish and one bass for about 3 hours of fishing, but we had good experience. Thanks Captain Mark!”
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alextO7711OC
Bass fishing
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Schedule a morning trip with Capt. Brett and Mark Shepherd filled in for Capt. Brett. I wanted to make sure I put a review on the sight Mark is on. We had an outstanding morning fishing with 3 fish over 5 lbs. I will be planning my next vacation around Captain Mark Shepherd's schedule. He is the real deal and put us on fish within minutes.12/09/2022.”
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Mike Palya
Half day Trip
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Capt. Mark Shepherd did an outstanding job putting us on fish within minutes. I will book this trip again with Capt. Shepard!”
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Michael P.
Great Teacher and Guide
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My son and I came down in late July (not prime time for large mouth) and Captain Mark still put us on some fish. He is an expert guide and captain and is a patient teacher. Captain Mark knows every inch of that lake and was an absolute pleasure to be with. We will be booking a January trip right away.”
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T Hoban
Peacock Bass
★★★★★
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Booked Capt mark for a southwest Florida peacock bass trip. Mark was very open and honest when I booked with him that the water was cold and conditions tough. We met him at noon and he let us know the morning wasn’t great. He offered to drive 80 miles further south to put us on better fishing. We followed him and glad we did. Caught 50 + fish. He easily could have just taken us out and not caught but he went above and beyond to make sure we had the best trip possible. Will certainly fish with him again.”
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Peter McFarland
Large mouth
★★★★★
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First time fishing and Mark was great. Knew where to take you to make your ultimate fishing experience. Couldn’t have asked for a better time!!”
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Kim Fifer
Capt Mark puts you on fish!
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I called mark the night before I wanted to book a trip. Mark explained to me that Erie was slow at the time with very few fish being caught and recommended another body of water nearby. Boy was his recommendation right! It was nonstop action all day. If you want to catch fish and do it with comfort, then do it with mark and his 22 foot ranger. Smooth ride to the hole, boat handles chop in the water flawlessly and provides the best fishing platform of all bass boats. Book with capt mark you won’t regret it!”
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Jesse Reed
Thanks again for a wonderful afternoon!
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We had a great time as always and look forward to seeing you again soon. If it seems like the fishing is getting good for the lunkers, let us know and we will try to come down. We really enjoyed your book. It was a fun read and we will share and recommend it to our friends. Take care!”
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Bob and Cynthia
Great Day Bass Fishing
★★★★★
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Had a fantastic day with Capt Mark Shepard on Lake O. Very knowledgeable with lots of experience. Great trip even though it was mid-summer and I will be going out with him again because he knows where to find them!”
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Jim H
Great day fishing for bass
★★★★★
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Nice guide, good experience No problems at all. very hot and humid water was calm. Bass were still biting till about 10 am. Did a 5 hr trip and called it quits!”
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Stephanie
Capt. Mark Shepard was great!
★★★★★
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Capt. Mark Shepard was great! His knowledge is second to none! We bass fish all the time but learned so much from him. We will definitely be back!”
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Sonny Adams
Learned about Capt Mark
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Learned about Capt Mark from a friend and booked a trip with him. We had an absolute great time and stayed on fish both days!! Will definitely be doing another charter!!! Highly recommend these guides!!”
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Jerame Edwards
Had a blast
★★★★★
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We had a great fishing trip! Captain Mark put us on the fish!! We will definitely be back!!”
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Joe Reynolds
Great time on the Big O
★★★★★
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Mark Shepard was awesome during our 6 hour trip together. Coaching me along on how different FL bass are than the typical NH bass i usually catch. Highly recommend. Thanks Mark”
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Alan
Our Best Bass Trip!
★★★★★
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I've been lucky to fish with some good guides in my life and Capt. Mark Shepard moved to the top of that list the other day (1/13/21) when he took us out on Okeechobee. We caught more bass than you'd believe so I won't disclose the number but as important we had a great time. Captain Mark has some stories he likes to share as well as accurate information about the big O and surrounding environment. You can't go wrong with Captain Mark Shepard. Book it!”
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Muskiesrock
The perfect guys trip
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Had a guys trip, booked Captain Mark Shepard and captain Mark Rose. Both of these guys worked their butt off to keep us rolling in the fish. Both days we caught 40 fish per boat in January! We pulled tons of 3-4 pounders. Several 5 pounders and a couple of 6. These guys even stayed an extra hour on the last day cause we were still hot. Fishing is boring catching is fun, come have fun with these guys, you won’t regret it.”
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Danny
Ripping lips all day!
★★★★★
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I had an amazing time Bass fishing with Captain Mark Rose and Mark Shepard. Both of them are true professionals. We fished 2 days back to back each 8 hour trips. We were hooked up on Bass right away and it lasted ALL DAY! They did NOT disappoint! I can’t wait to come back.”
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Rockney77
Two delightful days
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We had two delightful days fishing with Captain Mark Shepard on Lake Okeechobee. Captain Mark was on time early in the mornings and got us on the water and fishing in the right spots quickly. It was very obvious that Captain Mark knew the lake and the good fishing spots. There had been a big bass fishing tournament the weekend before we went but he was still able to put us on a lot of fish. This was an early Christmas present for my step-son, Thomas, and we both had a blast. Unfortunately for Thomas, I took his money for the biggest fish, ha, ha. I would recommend Captain Mark to anyone who wants to be successful bass fishing the lake.”
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Arthur E Hish
Captain Mark Sheppard
★★★★★
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Captain Mark Sheppard knows where the fish are,for sure.! Not only is he a great fisherman who knows the lake, he makes you feel comfortable. He's an easy going guy, which makes for a nice relaxing, yet exciting when the fish are biting.”
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Tony Snowden
A 10 out of 10!
★★★★★
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Had the best time with Capt. Mark Shepard! Great guy with a great boat and even better stories. Mark had us on the fish from start to finish. If you’re looking for a fishing trip of a lifetime, look no further. A 10 out of 10!”
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Brian Kooistra
Had a fantastic day
★★★★★
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Had a fantastic day with Capt Mark Shepard on Lake O. Very knowledgeable with lots of experience. Great trip even though it was mid-summer and I will be going out with him again because he knows where to find them!”
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Jim Hays
Awesome fishing
★★★★★
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One of the best fishing charter experiences I've had and I do them very often. It was a pleasant surprise. Mark is a great guy. Recommend it to everyone. I'll be back tools”
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566harveys
I am not a fisherman
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I am not a fisherman but wanted to experience fishing with my friends. What a great time. Capt Mark our guide was extremely professional and helpful. I will definitely recommend this service and I hope to do this again. It was life changing!”
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Tom L
Spent seven days
★★★★★
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We just spent seven days fishing with Captain Mark Shepard and it was fantastic! He knows the lake, the lures and where the Lunkers roam! Mark is a professional with extensive knowledge of fishing and life. Crystal and I have booked several trips with Mark over fifteen years and consider him a close personal Friend.”
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Mark Sheppard
Capt. Mark Shepard
★★★★★
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Capt. Mark Shepard was our guide. He did an excellent job getting us hooked up on a ton of fish and keeping us entertained. If you're looking for a guide on Okeechobee, he's your man!”
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Todd Istenes
Great experience
★★★★★
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Mark Shepard is a 5 star guide. I been out with him two times now and both times he put us on quality fish. I would recommend going out with him if you want a experience you won’t forget!”
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Walter Dawson
Pleasant and professional
★★★★★
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Pleasant and professional booking service and Guide.Even though a cold front had just come through Capt Mark Shepard put us on some fish and was very knowledgeable about the Lake Okeechobee . Had a great time and will use Bass online again!”
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Tony Joslin
Bass fishing
★★★★★
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I have fished on rodman with Ken Walker, Toho with Steve Niemoler and ocachobee with Mark Sheppard. All are great lakes and great guides. Have done all numerous times. Your best fishiing experience ever”
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Richmon M
Can’t wait to go back with them in 3 months to do
★★★★★
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If you want to catch fish this is who u go with best guide on the lake they know how to get u on fish it doesn’t matter if your pro or you just want to try bass fishing these guys are the pros on getting you on the fish”
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Camper37867225952
Awesome time with Captain Mark and Brett
★★★★★
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Took a short trip to Fort Lauderdale to do some fishing . Spent a great great day on the water with captain Mark Shepard. Not only did I catch my personal best but between me my wife and Captain Mark we solved all world problems lol. Then Kim and I spend a day In The Everglades with Captain Brett Isackson. The weather was not in our favor that day but we still caught fish. Captain Brett did everything he could to get on on the bite. But bad weather is something even he can’t control. Looking forward to fishing with both captain again. Thanks guys”
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Paul J
My husband and I
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My husband and I came down for a two day fishing trip with Captain Mark Shepard at Lake Okachobee. The weather wasn’t the best but we had a blast. Mark called to talk with us the day prior. He picked us up at the hotel each morning. He took pictures of the fish we caught and sent them to us at the end of each day. We HIGHLY recommend!”
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Alyssa Shelton
My daughter caught!!!
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My daughter caught this 9.75# whopper today 3-25-19 on Lake Okeechobee with our amazing Captain Mark Shepard. He was so nice, a please to talk to while on the boat and he put us on fish the entire time. I would highly recommend him.”
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Ralph Osuch
Thank you Captain Mark Shepard
★★★★★
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Thank you Captain Mark Shepard for taking my family out for a perfect day! It was my son's birthday and although the weather was bad you didn't cancel. means so much! ♥️”
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Mollie Estes
Fishing trip with Captain Mark Shepard.
★★★★★
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Fishing trip with Captain Mark Shepard, who put us on fish 2 days in a row, with a catch of over 100 fish. Would recommend Mark for anyone wanting to catch fish every time.”
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Q8251RNjohnv
Fun in the Florida Sun
★★★★★
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Captain Mark Shepard knows where the fish are, what they want, and the likelihood of how the weather will play into each scenario. He will always be my choice as Captain!”
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Compass19564318908
Amazing fishing guide trip
★★★★★
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Capt. Mark Shepard was an excellent guide and a great time to be with on the boat for a full day of fishing. He put us on great fish and made Florida bass fishing something to look forward to coming back to. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced guide to make a great fishing adventure.”
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NorthStar58468795092
Captain Mark was great!
★★★★★
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Tough bite due to weather, but Captain Mark kept it fun. Very professional service which was greatly appreciated.”
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Trail32117017122
Best guide ever
★★★★★
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On January 18, I got to fish with Captain Mark Shepard. The weather was not good that day with wind chills in the 20's and winds to 25 mph. Capt. Mark came to fish dressed like he had an upcoming audition for \"Life Below Zero.\\\" We discussed not going out, but Mark was determined to make his customers happy with the fishing experience. With nobody else on the lake or in the boat launch parking lot, we went fishing. As expected, I didn't catch as many fish as normal, but nothing stopped Mark from making sure we caught some. I cannot ask for a better guide or a commitment to serve a paying customer. The whole organization, Bass-on-line, and its captains just can't be beaten. I would use their services always and will never be disappointed”
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Bob Cundiff
Capt Mark Shepard
★★★★★
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My wife booked a trip for her Father and myself for his birthday. Capt Mark was fantastic! Even though the weather has been cold, he found the bass! He was extremely knowledgeable about his job and very passionate. He made sure we had the best possible time, and directed us as to what would end up being a great fishing day for bass! We have never caught so many in one day! It was awesome, and we look forward to returning next year to fish with Capt Mark Shepard!”
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Brad Chapman
Bass Fishing in FL
★★★★★
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We had a great time yesterday fishing on the Lake with Cap't Mark Shepard. We caught a lot of bass, thanks to Mark's skill in the art of how and where to catch them, and as alwats, it is a pleasure to be out with such a bona fide expert country boy!”
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COREY Rigberg
Bassin' Okeechobee
★★★★★
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I just spent 2 days [Nov.04&05],2017 fishing Lake Okeechobee with Capt. Mark Shepard and my fishing partner, Jim Robertson. It was the two most phenomenal bass fishing days I have ever had. Mark's knowledge of the lake and the fish's whereabouts is unbelievable. He put us on fish. We caught 56 bass on day one, and 94 bass on day two. I caught one eight pounders, one five pounders, and too many in the four-pound range to count. In addition to his fishing knowledge and skills, Mark is a gentleman, easy to get to know, and enthusiastic about your having a good time on his trip. If you want the ultimate bass fishing experience - you have to go out with Mark Shepard”
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Robert Ziegler
Capt. Mark is GREAT
★★★★★
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I only wish I booked the whole day. Hubby and I had a GREAT time looking forward to the next vacation and fishing with Capt. Mark”
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Donna
Bass fishing
★★★★★
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Mark does a great job. He will find the fish and teach you things to improve your catch when you get home.”
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Doug Schmitz
10 years now
★★★★★
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I've been using BassOnline for about 10 years now and they have always hooked me up with a guide that puts me over fish. For the past 5 years I have been doing trips exclusively with capt Mark Sheppard a true professional and real gentleman. If there are fish to be had Mark will find em. My last trip produced 6 fish over 5 pounds, a dozen over 4, many more dozens 2-3 pounds, and only a handful of babies. Not every trip is like this but every trip is unforgettable. Well done capt Mark! Well done bassonline!”
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Charlie Reid
Great experience
★★★★★
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Had a great day with Mark Shepard! A true professional, an awesome guy. Caught lots of bass. We will be back.”
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Brian Little
Good 4 hour Tour
★★★★★
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We had Captain Mark Shepard and he was great. His boat was great too! He put us on the fish right away and we caught some decent fish. The service is great but you also have to factor in the fishing license for each person as well as live bait. 6 dozen shiners are not cheap. All in all my wife and my son (me too) had a great time. We did have to drive about an hour to get to the fishing. We met at the marina and parking was perfect. Captain Mark recommended a small-town restaurant that was good”
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Patiolatern
Trip with BassOnline
★★★★★
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Two friends and I contacted Bass Online and chartered a boat and fishing guide to take us Bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee. The guide we had was Mark Shepard. He was as good as they come. Besides taking us to the perfect spot (my friends and I must have cost at least 50 bass) he was both courteous and professional. We could not have asked for anything more than what was given to us”
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Jerry S.
Thank you!
★★★★★
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It was another great day of fishing with Mark. Caught plenty of Bass and learned a bunch about how to fish with live bait. Mark is very knowledgeable and very willing to share that knowledge. My son truly had a great time and caught the biggest Bass of his life (Mark said it had a little chunk to it). This was our second trip in the past couple months and we will be back again! Bud”
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Bud
Long time client
★★★★★
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I had a wonderful day fishing with Mark Shepard. I caught 57 fish. Most were about 2 lb. but I also got a 6.25# and a 6.75# See attached photo. Mark really knows how to put me on fish. I have been fishing with guides for 40 years. Mark is the best I've ever fished with.”
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Jim Robertson
On vacations
★★★★★
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My brother Larry and I have been fishing freshwater lakes in North America & Canada, on vacations, for about fifty years. Our recent trip to lake Okeechobee w/ Capt. Mark Shepard was the first time that we have had the pleasure of fishing out of Clewiston Florida and working w/ Bass Online for our fishing guide arrangements. We really enjoyed the fishing experience & must acknowledge that due to Capt. Marks' extensive bass fishing experience and his extraordinary attention to detail, we had a really GREAT bass fishing experience. We caught a lot of bass and had a wonderful day on the lake. Capt. Mark is a real professional and his insight regarding bass fishing is truly remarkable. It's obvious that he is an extremely valuable asset to any fishing team and to your fishing organization as well. Hopefully, God willing, we will be able to come back to Lake Okeechobee again next soon. Thanks for the fun!”
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Paul Krieger
Short note
★★★★★
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Happy New Year! I just wanted to send a short note. My family and I had such a great time fishing with you this past Wednesday. We braved the elements and you put us on the fish. We are already planning another trip for this coming December. You are the Lake Big 'O' expert. I will be in touch. Thank you for the great memories!!!! Tight lines and good times!!!”
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Ray Morgan
Thanks a million
★★★★★
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I would like to send a shout-out to you guys for your excellent service. I have fished all over Texas (and we have some great fisheries by the way) but your service WAS FANTASTIC! I have plenty of experience with guides and guiding, as I have professionally guided for deer and turkey in my home state. My point being is that Mark is hands down one of the best experiences that I have ever had with a guide. I just want to thank you again for all of your help and please convey to Mark thanks a million what a great experience. By the way, I am already planning my next trip to the "Big O".”
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David L. Boggs
Thanks again for a great day.
★★★★★
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I wanted to thank both of you for a great time on Saturday. Mike said, "I didn't know bass boats would go that fast." Chris said, "wow I got some sunburn." and Bob said, "Nice fish." Seriously everyone had a great time. We went directly to the Tiki Bar following your recommendations. Sunday morning you could tell they were pleased, no one really wanted to leave. I hope your travels home went well and you were very successful in the tournament on Sunday.”
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Asa
CLASS ACT!!!
★★★★★
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WOW! Let me put the bottom line up top; you guys are the most professionally run guiding service I have ever used! I have used your services twice in the last two years and you keep getting better and better. It all started with your web page and how easy it was to request a trip. Then within 24hrs, you contacted me to ask questions about what I wanted from my trip. I booked a trip for the 13th of February. I talked directly to Mark the week leading into the trip and he gave me all the details that I needed for the trip. I talked to Mark the day before the trip and he said that the wind and cold front was going to shut the fishing down and asked if I still wanted to go. I only had the 13th to fish and I said "hell yeah". We decided to meet at the marina at 7:00 am. I arrived at 6:45 am and Mark was already there and ready to go. I bought my license and we were on our way. The weather was 38 degrees and the wind was blowing 15 to 20. Mark stated again that he would give it everything he had but I should not expect much. Once we got to our fishing spot on the very nicely equipment Ranger boat he handed me a G-Loomis rod with a Curado reel; not some cheap stuff like I have had with other guides. We started throwing some expensive swimbaits, 5 dollars plus a bag, not the cheap ones that I have used down there before. I asked why and he said that he will throw whatever lures will give his clients the best chance to catch fish, not matter the cost of the bait. That is rare! The water temp had dropped 14 degrees from just earlier in the week. I am a tournament angler and I know how tough it is to fish with 20MPH winds and a major cold front. We proceeded to catch over 50 fish and the best five went 29lbs+. To put this into perspective, there were two big tournaments that day and the winning weight was 18lbs, then it dropped way off. We had an 8+, 7, and a 6 pounder! Pretty dang good for a crappy weather day. I have never fished with someone that was a great teacher like Mark. We found a fish on the bed and he showed me some techniques for catching a bedded fish that I will never share with anyone. That is how great this guy is! I know we used 5+ bags of the swimbaits (30 dollars worth). While I watched another guide for a different company (one that I used about three years ago and was very disappointed with), throw a cheap plastic and not catch any fish. The cheap plastic bait works a lot of the time down on the O but not in the conditions that we were fishing. Mark made adjustments while the other guide kept the bait that didn't work. I had a great experience fishing with your company and I will use no other service when I come to Florida. Lori is great, the website is great, and Mark Sheppard is awesome. If we didn't catch a fish that day, I would have had a great time anyway. Mark is just a great person to get to know! Thanks for the greatest day I have ever had on a Lake, you guys are a CLASS ACT!!!”
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Terry
10 pound bass
★★★★★
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Mark, Wanted to say thanks for the trip last week down on Okeechobee… Had a great time even though fishing was a little slow… I will be back in a few months and will defiantly try again for the 10 pound bass… I will send you an email as when I am coming down again… Thanks for the time…”
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Rob
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