Mark Hlis - Bud n' Mary's Islamorada Fishing MarinaBud n' Mary's Islamorada Fishing Marina

Mark Hlis

Guide: Mark Hlis
Max Anglers: 2
Make: Hells Bay
Motor: 70 HP
Pricing: Inshore full day - $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)
Half day - $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00)

Captain Mark Hlis has a strong passion for sight fishing the flats and backcountry. He has considerable knowledge and experience of the Florida Keys and can take you to where the fish are. He chooses to use only the best equipment; his boat is a Hells Bay Professional 17.8 Professional.

This boat will give you a comfortable ride in choppy waters yet floats in just 5 inches. It is stealth quiet when hunting for tailing bonefish, permit, redfish and tarpon. Whether you prefer light spinning tackle or fly fishing, he can put you on the fish. Novice anglers are welcome.

Captain Mark Hlis is a 2nd generation native of Miami and has been fishing South Florida and the Keys since the age of 6.

Today Mark’s passion is fishing the Florida Keys flats and the backcountry for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, redfish, and sharks.

Ride to your destinations in comfort and safety with a 17.8 Hells Bay Professional flats boat. Whether you prefer fly-fishing or light tackle, he can accommodate any technique.

All anglers are welcomed regardless of experience.

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Fishing Reports

April 26, 2019

Late April Backcountry Fishing Report

April is nearing it’s end and tarpon season is definitely in full swing here in the Florida Keys. We had a very early start to our tarpon season here in South Florida, with a super warm and calm February and March. Thousands of fish of all sized showed up in… Read More

What Our Customers Say…

My husband and I visited Bud and Mary's to grab some bait for our 5th anniversary fishing day trip the beginning of the month. Super friendly and happy people, we're very helpful to point out a nice spot to go fishing, and supplied us with great shrimp bait. Food smelled great but it was early so we plan to come back and try it. The property was super clean, including the dock. There were a lot of charters out that morning and a few visitors milling around. They have a small school of tarpon and nurse sharks and some pelicans hanging around wait for scraps, and you can purchase food to feed them. Really want to jump on a charter next time we come down! They also have a dive shop that had a huge selection of gear, but was closed for lunch while we were there. Great place, we will be back.

janettez2014
3/21/2019
Our family enjoyed two half day fishing trips in March 2019, while on vacation in The Keys. Both our Captains were exceptional and we highly recommended them! The trips were out of Bud n’ Mary’s Marina. One trip booked through the captain ahead of time and one booked through the marina the day before. The first trip was with Captain Mike Walter, in search of a big tarpon to fulfill our daughter Chelsea’s Bucket List. Captain Mike immediately put us on the tarpon and Chelsea was thrilled with the fight of her 80 pounder. The second trip with Captain Dave Peck was for a variety of different species and we caught a lot of fish, which we enjoyed. But the last fish of the day was the highlight and we will remember it as “The Fish of a Lifetime” a 250 lb Goliath Grouper! It truly was an Amazing Experience! More

Janet M
4/07/2019
A full day out fishing. Dress in layers as the morning is cool, but afternoon gets warm. Bring hats and suntan lotion.
Everyone caught a lot of fish- the crew made it easy and fun. After the trip they sorted the fish, filleted it for us and recommended several restaurants to cook it for us. It was a great day.

SimonFamily476
3/25/2019
Captain Nick Stanczyk is an absolutely fabulous guide and captain. He knew where to fish which put onto a giant fish very quickly. Then he never took his eyes off the line and kept the boat properly placed for the duration of an 8 hour plus fight. In the end, we landed a record size swordfish of over 757 pounds. As experienced captains ourselves we cannot say enough positive things about Capt. Nick, his boat or and his crew. In addition, Bud n Mary’s knows how to treat fisherman of all levels. The Galley Girls Cafe located at Bud n Mary’s puts together great early am breakfast in plenty of time to make the boat departures and their lunch boxes are excellent as well. If you are looking for great day trips or a trip of a lifetime Capt. Nick Stanczyk and Bud n Mary’s is the place to go.

DebbieL2887
4/01/2019