A Guiding Life

A Guiding Life

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Part Ernest Hemingway, part Grizzly Adams, and part down-home philosopher, Mark Shepard is 100% American. His story of near-death experiences, hunting adventures, tournament fishing competitions, family bonds, and an overarching love for the outdoors will entertain, inform, and inspire everyone from like-minded outdoorsmen to urban homebodies.

Mark’s career includes stints as a commercial fisherman (beginning at age 14), farmer, steelworker, bartender, bodyguard, professional bass fisherman, lure designer, and master fishing guide. And through it all, his work ethic, sense of humor, love of people, and respect for all of God’s creatures shines like a beacon on the America our founding fathers envisioned.

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Lake Okeechobee Fishing Guide

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Arthur E Hish

02:22 21 Dec 20

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.read more

Tony Snowden

03:17 19 Nov 20

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.read more

Brian Kooistra

14:26 17 Nov 20

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!read more

Tom L

19:23 16 May 20

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!read more

Mark Sheppard

20:41 26 Mar 20

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.read more

Todd Istenes

00:50 12 Feb 20

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!read more

Walter Dawson

23:59 31 Jan 20

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!read more

Rosie Cruz

17:30 30 Jun 18

The experience was more than promised. The guide was experienced, courteous, a great teacher and a gentleman. Highly... recommended!read more

Orlando Florida Bass Fishing

17:18 10 Oct 14

As a Orlando fishing guide and a TEAM member in the industry, it's easy for me to give props to Capt Mark Shepard the... thumbs up!He is a great guy and hard working fishing captain. Highly recommended if fishing Lake Okeechobee!read more

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Based on 15 reviews

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.read more

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.read more

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!read more

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!read more

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.read more

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!read more

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!read more

The experience was... more than promised. The guide was experienced, courteous, a great teacher and a gentleman. Highly recommended!read more

As a Orlando... fishing guide and a TEAM member in the industry, it's easy for me to give props to Capt Mark Shepard the thumbs up!He is a great guy and hard working fishing captain. Highly recommended if fishing Lake Okeechobee!read more