Capt DJ Timms
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CAPT DJ BIO
Captain DJ Timms is a full-time South Florida fishing guide. He guides for both Trophy Large Mouth Bass and Peacock Bass. Capt DJ Timms is a Marine Corps Veteran born and raised in South Florida. While In the Marines Capt DJ fished Many different bodies of water and learned numerous techniques. Some of those techniques have helped him put bigger fish in the boat, and he is more than willing to teach you.
Capt DJ has over 12 years of tournament bass fishing experience and has been very successful. The main lakes he focuses on are Lake Okeechobee, Florida Everglades, Lake Osborne, and the Golden Gate canal system.
Enjoy a comfortable ride aboard a custom-built bay boat designed specifically for the shallow water and big water where he fishes in South Florida. Capt DJ Timms is powered by a 250 HP four-stroke Yamaha engine for more security and speed. Its navigational electronics include 4 GPS and fish finders with the latest technology. As well as that, there is plenty of room for you to bring whatever you’d like. Capt DJ Timms can accommodate up to five guests.
Capt DJ Timms likes to start early but is flexible with your schedule. He includes a cooler full of ice and bottled water. Also included are the fuel, rods, reels, and all the tackle necessary for a successful day of fishing. The trip ends when you are ready; having a great time, let’s keep fishing.
Capt DJ is knowledgeable in various techniques including topwater, flipping, pitching, punching, and finesse presentations. He is willing to share his knowledge with you on the water.
Capt DJ Timms
Species Capt DJ catches
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 DJ TIMMS
Great Day !!
★★★★★
“ Captain DJ is Awesome!! Who else would you want to guide you other than someone born & raised in the area? My son and I had a blast and look forward to the next trip with Captain DJ. Thanks again DJ !!”
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Scott Eggert
Best way to spend a day!
★★★★★
“ Captain DJ was fantastic. If you want the best, look no further. DJ knows the lake better than most, and brought us to a great spot. Funny, helpful, kind. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thanks Captain DJ!”
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John
Ex Marine becomes Marine Expert
★★★★★
“ I had the pleasure, recently ( Dec. 13,14 and 15 ,2024) of fishing with D.J. Timms. His ability to put us on fish was uncanny. We caught many fish including three 8 lb. Bass and numerous 7 , 6 , 5 , 4 and 3 lb. Bass. DJ is a gentleman at all times. He is punctual and his equipment is top/ notch . He is easy to deal with . My family and I recommend him highly. Bob Ziegler”
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DJ . Timms
Great Day !!
★★★★★
“ Captain DJ is Awesome!! Who else would you want to guide you other than someone born & raised in the area? My son and I had a blast and look forward to the next trip with Captain DJ. Thanks again DJ !!”
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Scott Eggert
Best way to spend a day!
★★★★★
“ Captain DJ was fantastic. If you want the best, look no further. DJ knows the lake better than most, and brought us to a great spot. Funny, helpful, kind. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thanks Captain DJ!”
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John
Ex Marine becomes Marine Expert
★★★★★
“ I had the pleasure, recently ( Dec. 13,14 and 15 ,2024) of fishing with D.J. Timms. His ability to put us on fish was uncanny. We caught many fish including three 8 lb. Bass and numerous 7 , 6 , 5 , 4 and 3 lb. Bass. DJ is a gentleman at all times. He is punctual and his equipment is top/ notch . He is easy to deal with . My family and I recommend him highly. Bob Ziegler”
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DJ . Timms
Peacock!
★★★★★
“ Dj will put you on all the peacock you can handle! What a great trip, especially for the kids! If you van afford a memory, this is the one!”
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Randy Bootes
Iguana hunt
★★★★★
“ Had a great time with DJ super friendly guy and very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing and what he’s looking for. He’s a very honest person on what he does and not out for ur money but out to have a good time with you. we didn’t get a lot of sun in the morning which made the hunt difficult but he still managed to get us on iguanas! I was even able to get one with my bow rig which I never thought was going to be a possibility but not even 10 minutes into the hunt we got plenty of shots off and managed to get some cool pictures! 10/10 will go again!”
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Vincent
3/15/24 Peacock Bass
★★★★★
“ We had an awesome day of fishing with Captain DJ. He put our 3 sons and my wife and I on beautiful peacock bass and a bonus tarpon! Thanks for the great memories!”
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VanGorder Family
Fishing with capt Dj
★★★★★
“ DJ picked up Kathy and I in south bay within 20mins we were on bass . We would not been able to catch 21 bass in 4hrs if we rented a boat and tried ourselves He's very professional and made a very enjoyable experience. We'll definitely be in touch with him again”
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Rich
Cpt. DJ Timms
★★★★★
“ Cpt. DJ Timms was is an awesome guide if you are looking for a good time and to catch some fish he’s your guy he’ll do everything in his power to have you catching fish in no time and he knows how to make it a fun experience for you and anybody on his boat I will definitely be coming back through him and would highly recommend him to anyone coming down to Florida and trying to catch some fish and make fun memories”
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Seth Wetzel
Awesome Learning Experience
★★★★★
“ Spent 2 days with DJ fishing various locations in the Everglades and Caloosahatchee River. Had a phenomenal time fishing for a variety of species. DJ was super. We have traveled the country using a variety of guides through the years and DJ was one of the best ever. He was helpful, professional, courteous, patient, and was willing to teach his trade......oh yeah, he's got a pretty good sense of humor too. We highly recommend using him and look forward to fishing with him in the future.”
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Tim McGlothlin
Okeechobee
★★★★★
“ Even with the wind blowing 20 plus had a great time fishing managed almost two dozen lg mouth Capt DJ gave us good tips on catching in these bad conditions also Capt has a great personality fun to be with”
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Tom Cornelia
Great experience!
★★★★★
“ City of Okeechobee Fishing Trip - 8 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Tom Cornelia
Bass fishing
★★★★★
“ Went out on Okeechobee with DJ and had a great day. What to expect… super clean boat / truck / tackle, very professional, respectful and highly knowledgeable bass (largemouth & peacock) guide. I’ve been bass fishing for 34 years and literally learned 7 new things while on DJ’s boat. Several of them significantly improved my flipping technique! Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a serious guide who knows what he is doing.”
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Scott E.
Fishing with DJ
★★★★★
“ Lake Okeechobee - Clewiston - 8hr Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Scott O'brien
Bass fishing
★★★★★
“ Everglades Bass Fishing 6 Hour Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Bill Lortz
★★★★★
“ Lake Okeechobee - Clewiston - 6 Hr Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Lonnie Brodock
Fishing with DJ
★★★★★
“ City of Okeechobee Fishing Trip - 4 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Lonnie Brodock
Peacock Bass fishing
★★★★★
“ Golden Gate Canal Fishing 4 Hour Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Christopher Trent
Great experience
★★★★★
“ Lake Okeechobee - Clewiston - 4 hr Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Christoph Kager
Great experience!
★★★★★
“ FTL Iguana Hunting Trip - 4 Hr Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)”
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John Molnar
March fishing trip
★★★★★
“ Robert L. highly recommends Lake Okeechobee Charters with Capt DJ”
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Robert L.
CAPT DJ TIMMS
★★★★★
“ took us out 3 days on lake okeechobee. He contacted us before hand about what to bring and what to expect. During our trip he was very informative about the lake and it's surrounding. We had a great time and would highly recommend him. If we were to return to the area we would definitely use him again.”
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Robert Mittlestedt
Iguana hunt
★★★★★
“ Iguana hunt was awesome! Very down to earth,nice guy. We had a great time!”
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Amy,Mandy,Courtney
Iguana hunt
★★★★★
“ Iguana hunt was awesome! Very down to earth,nice guy. We had a great time!”
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Amy,Mandy,Courtney
Lizard guide
★★★★★
“ Had a great time with DJ. Down to earth person. Will be booking again soon.”
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Juan
peacock bass fishing with my daughter
★★★★★
“ We had a wonderful day on the water with Capt. DJ. My daughter and I caught about 20 peacocks and a couple largemoth. Since watching a fishing show when i was a kid where they were catching peacock bass on the Amazon I always wanted to go. My daughter started school at FGCU and when researching local fishing (we are from Wisconsin) I discovered I didn't have to go to the Amazon to catch them. They are a lot of fun to catch and beautiful fish.”
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Rick P.
The best!
★★★★★
“ Captain DJ is a very personable and informative guide. His knowledge is second to none. Time and money well spent.”
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Phil Lamore
Anther successful day with DJ Timms
★★★★★
“ 4th time out fishing Florida bass with DJ Yesterday and another great day. My brother and I caught peacock bass in the everglades this time. Fishing with DJ means he will be there when you get there, the boat will be loaded up, minnows purchased, water stocked, rods and reels all lined up like Rockettes, his boat is immaculate. He can get to areas where there are fish that others would not find, And more important than anything else, he is a guy you can spend a whole day in a boat with. He doesn't try to out fish you, because he doesn't even fish when he's guiding, he prefers to stick to guiding duties, making sure you get the most out of your day. Stop looking, you found the captain you want to fish with.”
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Rick Eyre
Fish with DJ
★★★★★
“ DJ was awesome fish guide.. friendly and very knowledgeable bout fishing. We scored a few nice peacock bass, Cant wait to come back next year and fish with him next yeat”
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Steven Crystal & Riggs Thomss
The best guide!
★★★★★
“ We had a phenomenal day with Captain DJ! We stayed occupied catching one peacock bass after another during the whole duration of our trip. We also steadily laughed our whole trip. After this experience I would 10/10 recommend Captain DJ!”
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Ela Ash
Freshwater fishing
★★★★★
“ Highly recommend DJ for your fishing guide! He was very accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun to spend 6 hours with! We caught tons of peacock bass, which was a blast! Thanks for a great freshwater experience!”
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Christina Lane
Amazing Day!
★★★★★
“ Helped us catch so many peacock, so fun to be around. Best captain ever.”
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Weston Goodman
Kids trip success
★★★★★
“ Afternoon fish/hunt boat trip with the kids (3&5). DJ was professional, laid back, and fun. We picked off some iguanas (my wife became a warrior out there and could not get enough) and we caught some beautiful peacock bass. Kids were entertained the whole time. The goal was to have a memorable day on the water and DJ delivered. I sport fish regularly and could tell that DJ could turn up the heat and fish hard too. I’d certainly call him for a hardcore fishing day as well.”
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Antonio
No stop action
★★★★★
“ Fished the everglades canal system, caught a mess of fish on shiners and lots on artificials and even flies! Caught 3 new species DJ is a pro and a good person! Thanks!”
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Chip
Great guide!
★★★★★
“ Just had a great day with DJ. Lots of fish, laughs and a great time. DJ is serious about getting you fish and to have a good time. He is patient for beginners and knowledgeable for the more experienced. He provides a great time and a great fishing experience. I’ll be back soon!”
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DJ
Well organized trip
★★★★★
“ First time out with DJ had 3 solid days of fishing in Okeechobee and the glades. This man put us on the fish every day Very personable and a very relaxing trip. He shared the technical info depending on our catch goal. Great experience will definitely be back. Thanks DJ”
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George
Dj
★★★★★
“ Great guy. Caught tons of fish and had a great time. Thanks DJ!!!!”
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Ayrton Evans
Dj
★★★★★
“ Great guy. Caught tons of fish and had a great time. Thanks DJ!!!!”
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Ayrton Evans
Great fishing, Great guide
★★★★★
“ 100% recommend, amazing fishing a great time. If you are looking for a good guide service here is your perfect choice!”
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Joe & Caleb
Good Trip
★★★★★
“ Had a heck of a day out on Okeechobee and caught great size largemouth! We had 3 fish over 5lbs and one just over 4. Caught big fish on both live and artificial bait. DJ was a cool guy and probably will be booking another trip next year.”
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Alex and Steve
A good day out.
★★★★★
“ My brother David and I met DJ at 7:00 am and we had bait in the water by 7:30. We landed a 5 pounder within minutes. The day was beautiful, the fishing was hit and miss, and DJ was a great guide. We’ll be hiring him again soon and send our friends to him.”
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Andy S
Laid back and easy going
★★★★★
“ DJ kept trying to get us on fish. He was so laid back and easy going we really didn’t care too much. Even when someone else on the boat ya Jed the rod yo see the hook and it came out of the water flying right at his head, he laughed and joked about it the rest of the day. We all caught fish, so that’s what we needed. His boat is top notch. With 5 people on board, it never felt like we rocked at all when anyone moved around. We highly recommend DJ!! Thanks again, Captain!”
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Sandi Klatt
Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing
★★★★★
“ Capt DJ Timms met us on time at the location we determined. He had a cooler stocked with waters, and rods rigged up ready to go. We were on the water in 5 mins and catching fish within the first 20. DJ helped rigging, pointed us in the right direction and held great conversation all day. He was very personable and willing to help the entire day. Definitely the guide you want on lake Okeechobee!”
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Greg Krasnowiecki
Capt DJ Timms
★★★★★
“ I am an avid Bass fisherman, i always wanted to fish okeechobee. Finally I got the chance to come down and do it. The day started off great and finished even better. Not only did I catch fish, I learned so much form Capt Timms about the lake and Bass fishing in general. When the day was done , I felt like I had been fishing with a friend rather than a guide. To say the least he was phenomenal. I will be back for Peacock season!”
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Bob Frechette
Dj timms
★★★★★
“ 2nd time out with capt.dj in the past 6 months , had a blast both times ,great captain and all around good guy , can't wait to get out in the water with him again .”
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Harry bates
Great trip for the family
★★★★★
“ Capt DJ Timms took us out for the morning, and helped all 4 of us catch some bass. Only one of the four of us had ever fished with shiners before, and he taught each of us what it took to land a bass. He found a couple good spots, and was able to put every cast in exactly the spot he wanted and where he knew the fish would be. I know it can be hard to support four inexperienced fishermen at one time, and he did it well and with a smile. Thanks for a great day!”
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David Bruning
Thank you Capt. DJ Timms
★★★★★
“ We came down to Florida for our dads 60th birthday, never fished Okeechobee and all I can say is WOW! Amazing time, weather wasn’t great but Capt. DJ got us to a spot and all of us were bringing in the biggest largemouth we’ve ever seen. Great day and Capt. DJ showed us a great time!”
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John F
Lake Okeechobee
★★★★★
“ We had a great time with Captain DJ Timms! He was very knowledgeable and prepared. He was very patient and great to talk to. We caught some amazing large mouth bass. They were great size and big fighters. Will definitely book more charters with him!”
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Carri Laird
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