Capt Tim Nichols
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★★★★★
28 reviews
Meet Captain Tim
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CAPT TIM BIO
Capt Tim Nichols started guiding in 2005 when his love for the Everglades and Peacock bass became so much that he needed to share his passion. Capt Tim is one of the most versus captains, fishing all types of panfish, like Oscars, Bluegill, Mayan Cichlid, and more. And, of course, it runs daily in the Everglades, hunting peacock bass, largemouth bass, and snakehead.
When booking a trip with Capt Tim, know he has been running charters for many years and does everything to ensure you have a great time. Suppose you wish to enjoy the wildlife and sounds of nature, a trip with Capt. Tim will hit all the right buttons. This multi-talented captain has participated in multiple bass tournaments and enjoys taking the next generation of fishing.
Hop on board his fully rigged 22′ Sterling flats boat that’s equipped with a 250 HP Mercury, which provides the horsepower and a large platform for up to 4 people. With the help of the fishfinder and the captain’s knowledge of the area, you’ll quickly get to where the fish are. Once located, turn on the wireless trolling motor to get on top of them. Before you know it, you’ll be catching fish.
The stars of every trip are peacock bass, snakehead, clown knife fish, and largemouth bass that come to play. Capt. Tim is confident you’ll catch fish during his trip, and he is backed by Bass Online industry-leading “no fish, no pay” policy.
Included in the price of the trip are top-quality rods and reels. The captain will provide artificial bait that all the South Florida bass go crazy for. If required, you can purchase live bait before the trip as well, and Capt Tim will discuss that with you beforehand.
Everyone over the age of 16 will need to buy a fishing license before the trip begins. These can be purchased over the phone. Feel free to bring a small cooler of food and drinks along, and the captain will provide ice and water.
Have a camera ready – you’re likely to see gators and numerous species of birds. Pack sunscreen, insect repellant, sunglasses, and a hat; you’re ready to fish!
Book a trip today with Capt Tim for an unforgettable day in the canals or Everglades. You’re sure to come back time and time again.
Capt Tim Nichols
Species Capt Tim 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
Capt Tim’s Fishing Options – Book Online
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CAPT TIM
Disappointed
★★★★☆
“ I booked a 4 hour trip with Tim. After 3 hours we ran out of bait!! Our trip was over. It is unexceptionable to run out of bait. Very unhappy”
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Richard Lockard
Great experience!
★★★★★
“ Everglades Bass Fishing 4 Hour Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Dave Schonfelder
Fishing with Timmy
★★★★★
“ Everglades Bass Fishing 6 Hour Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Justin Virgili
Disappointed
★★★★☆
“ I booked a 4 hour trip with Tim. After 3 hours we ran out of bait!! Our trip was over. It is unexceptionable to run out of bait. Very unhappy”
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Richard Lockard
Great experience!
★★★★★
“ Everglades Bass Fishing 4 Hour Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Dave Schonfelder
Fishing with Timmy
★★★★★
“ Everglades Bass Fishing 6 Hour Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Justin Virgili
Great experience
★★★☆☆
“ Everglades Bass Fishing 4 Hour Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Scott Thrasher
Peacock bass fishing
★★★★★
“ Tim put us on the fish! He was extremely courteous and very knowledgeable about the areas we fished. Highly recommend him”
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eddR7058PC
Outstanding day of fishing
★★★★★
“ We fished with Captain Tim Nichols on 4/20/22 in the Everglades. He put us on fish right away. I wanted to catch Peacock Bass and he did not disappoint. Terrific guide!”
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Michael Ciraco
Had a great day
★★★★★
“ Had a great day on the water and caught a mixed bag of fish! Fast fun fishing with knowledgeable guides! Great for kids, and experienced anglers alike”
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Ryan Bowlin
It's Great!
★★★★★
“ Its a great experience, I booked through Bass Online and make sure to also visit : https://flpeacockbass.com”
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Jose Valdez
Excellent service oriented guide
★★★★★
“ I booked three days of Peacock Bass fishing with Captain Tim Nichols out of Fort Lauderdale, FL in Nov., 2021. There were two of us, my adult (not teen) daughter and myself. Despite a passing cold-front, we had a great time. We boated 54 fish, mostly all Peacocks and some of them were over five pounds. We also saw lots of alligators one day which was cool. Capt. Tim is very professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. Unlike some guides I've had, Capt. Tim did not fish. He spent his time keeping the boat in position, netting our fish, and quickly rebating our hooks. He never complained when an errant cast caught a tree. He just motored over and got us unhooked and ready to go again. The furnished rods and reels worked flawlessly. So did his motors and other equipment. His boat is fast and there is a cooler with ice onboard. He knows the waters and even tells you which areas to focus on. One more thing, he enjoys what he does. I felt like a friend, not a customer. I have no complaints and would use Capt. Tim again, without hesitation. It is my pleasure to give him the highest review - five stars.”
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Jim-S-Littleton-CO
Money spot
★★★★★
“ My friend and I were in town and booked a charter; we have not fished Florida so were not sure what to expect. Tim was fantastic, very laid back, knowledgeable, and took us right to the money spots. We caught 17 peacock bass in 3 hrs. Unreal. If you have the chance, ask for Tim. He has a great manner and is an awesome guide.”
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R.Tyler Heinz
A very good vacation
★★★★★
“ Would you please pass it along to Capt. Tim how pleased we were with our experience fishing with him. Catching 32 peacock bass was a blast and the sight fishing we were doing was unbelievable. Our time with Capt. Tim put an exclamation point on a very good vacation.”
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Brad & Jacob Foster
Thanks Captain
★★★★★
“ We had a good time with Capt. Tim Nichols. We also caught some Peacock Bass. Our first. Thanks Captain”
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Harold Roberts
Amazing fishing! They know Peacocks!
★★★★★
“ 3 trips now with BassOnline.com for peacock bass. All trips have been great! My son has said “They’ve been epic!”. Thanks Cpt. Levi Hutchinson and Cpt. Tim Nichols for putting us on the fish!”
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Alex Pappas
Great Fishing Day!
★★★★★
“ Capt. Tim is an excellent fishing guide. I never caught so many Peacock bass and other fish in one day. I highly recommend him.”
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STANLEY WASSERMAN
41 fish!
★★★★★
“ Captain Tim was great and got us on some fish we wouldn’t normally catch. 41 total between two of us: peacock bass, Oscars, two largemouths, one pickerel. Even if you don’t love fishing it was a blast seeing the Everglades and all the animals.”
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mikekurtz21
Peacock Bass
★★★★★
“ I would like to thank Liz in the office, and especially Capt. Tim Nichols for a very enjoyable fishing trip to Alligator Alley the fish for Peacock Bass. Mr. Nichols was very professional and knowledgeable, and very accommodating to my needs. It's the most fun I had on my Florida trip! Again, I would like to thank all that made this possible. Yours truly Doug Hill.”
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Doug Hill
What an amazing day
★★★★★
“ What an amazing day we had in the Everglades with Captain Tim! We caught our first peacock bass within ten minutes of boarding the Boat. The action was non stop as we caught fish the entire trip. We caught the attention of a 5' alligator that followed us for close to an hour waiting for a hand out. Captain Tim instructed us to not feed it and assured us we were safe. It was almost as exciting as the fishing. We caught many bass over 3 lb's, several weighed 4 pounds and 1 was over 5 lb's. I have no idea how many fish we caught but 100 would not be a lie. Captain Tim made everything comfortable and guided an absolutely PERFECT fishing trip!”
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Mark Smith
Peacock bass trip
★★★★★
“ He was great with my son and he put us on fish! He worked with us to help with techniques. It was cold and we still caught fish.”
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Scottys881
Great experience
★★★★★
“ Great trip with Tim in Miami. Excellent gear and service.”
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Jose Arguello
Excellent guide
★★★★★
“ Tim is an excellent guide. The bite was not on. He never stopped looking and we ended up with some great fish in the boat. He definitely knows what he is doing as a true professional.”
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Joe M
Great fishing excursion!
★★★★★
“ I cannot say enough about what a wonderful day of fishing I had for Peacock bass in Miami. Capt. Tim had us on fish the instant we started. 1st cast, 1st fish and it was a nice one. Caught 3 Peacock bass in the first 5 minutes of the outing! Captain is an extremely experienced and knowledgeable guide. He is very patient and very easy going guy. He knows his stuff, reads the water and put you on fish. I caught 3 or 4 different species and about 20 peacock bass on our trip, it was incredible! The action was steady the entire outing. I saw fish that I can't even explain, and you never knew what you were going to pull up next. It was one of the most exciting fishing days I have ever had. I will be back for certain to go Florida Peacock Bass fish again. As you can tell, I highly recommend a day of fishing with this company, you'll love it!”
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Amy
4 hour trip with Capt Tim
★★★★★
“ We did a 4 hour trip with Capt Tim it was awesome. He’s professional, knowledgeable, intelligent, and friendly. We caught great fish and wished we’d booked an 8 hour trip. We have no desire to do the beaches again, but if life brings us back to Ft Lauderdale, this will be our first call. Thanks!”
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John Jones
great equipment!!!!
★★★★★
“ Tim was a great guide, we caught striper, large mouth bas and many large peacock bass. Great guide, great boat, great equipment!!!!”
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Brian Megley
Ol'Farts fishing trip
★★★★★
“ First, Ms. Liz was GREAT!!! She keep me on track with the trip. The Captains boat was spacious enough no one got hooked, hehehe . We all had a great time on this trip. We will do it again.”
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Joeson73
Great Day Fishing
★★★★★
“ Captain Tim delivered! I want to say we caught a minimum of 18 fish, missed a bunch of others. I wish I could upload the pictures from our trip. My boys (10) and (9) were all smiles for 4 hours. Thanks Captain Tim!”
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bull2760
Summer Bass Fishing
★★★★★
“ The summer time bite was bit slow but I did manger to catch 8 fish in three hours. I missed twice as many hits. Tim my guide did a good job. Thanks. Will try again a different time of the year.”
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stanscards1
Black Bass Fishing - Capt Tim Nichols
★★★★★
“ It was excellent experience: Professionalism, and kindness. Everything was perfect, also the organization”
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Roam24349205935
Wonderful time in the Everglades
★★★★★
“ My husband and I enjoyed a fantastic morning with Capt. Tim Nichols on the Sawgrass canals in the Everglades. All gear was provided, and travel time to/from our meeting place (BJ's Bait shop) was NOT included in our fishing time - we got four full hours on the water. Saw lots of alligators and herons, as well as a gazillion gar who were totally uninterested in our bait. Caught and released many bass - they put up a good fight! Tim was quiet but personable, and extremely knowledgeable about the area - in short, the perfect guide. We felt our morning on the everglades canals was well worth the price, and I wouldn't visit Florida without doing this again. It was a great way to see Florida's ecology at its best.”
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Mom Jackson
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