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“My son and I came down from Maryland and fished with Captain Mark. We had a great time fishing and learning so many things from Mark. He is an extremely knowledgeable fisherman and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. We look forward to coming back to do it again.”
“We fished with Kayman Mills and he was Awesome! He was very patient with us and laughed at our jokes. He is very professional but likes to have a good time also. He worked his tail off to find us fish in the off-season. The lake is beautiful and worth going just to see the sights. We’ve been chartering fishing trips all over the world and fishing with Kayman is well worth it. Of you're expecting to catch a fish on every single cast then you’ve never fished before. No matter who you fish with please be respectful. The guides are doing their best to provide a great experience for you. Don’t forget to tip well!”
“Awesome experience on Okeechobee with Captain Mark! On what was a slow day for others, we ended up putting 40+ bass in the boat. Definitely would suggest booking him and plan to book again myself!”
“"Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing delivered an incredible experience! The guides were skilled, personable, and knew the lake like the back of their hand. Caught some impressive bass – a day well spent!"”
“"Five-star fishing with Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing! The guides were not only experts in bass fishing but also passionate about ensuring we had a great time. Can't wait to come back for more!"”
“"Exceptional service from Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing. The guides made the trip enjoyable and successful. Their knowledge of the lake's hotspots and dedication to customer satisfaction set them apart."”
“Had a blast with Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing! The guides were friendly, patient, and went the extra mile to make our day memorable. A must-try for any angler seeking a great bass fishing experience."”
“"Thumbs up for Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing! The guides provided a first-class experience, from their knowledge of the lake's ecosystem to the top-notch equipment. Caught some impressive bass – highly recommended!"”
“Outstanding day on Lake Okeechobee with Bass Fishing. The guides were not only skilled anglers but also great companions. Their enthusiasm for bass fishing was contagious, making the trip even more enjoyable.”
“"Impressed by the expertise of Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing guides. They knew exactly where to find the bass, and their friendly approach made the whole experience delightful. Looking forward to the next trip!"”
“"Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing exceeded expectations. The guides were professional, accommodating, and ensured a productive day on the water. An excellent choice for both novice and experienced anglers."”
“"Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing provided a top-tier bass fishing adventure. The guides were not only skilled but also dedicated to ensuring we had a successful and enjoyable day on the water. Worth every moment!"”
“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”
“What a day on Okeechobee! Capt Mark had us on fish within 5 minutes of leaving the dock. He knew where they were and how to catch them. Great rig and gear. Highly recommend.”
“Capt. Mark Rose provided a great day of fishing. We began the morning throwing topwater and immediately started catching em. It was exciting. Once the sun came up, I took a coffee break and watched the BASS Elites fish around us. That was a bonus to learn from the Pros. Shortly after, we started throwing flukes and BAAAAMM. I layed into an 8.41 Florida giant. Don't hesitate to book a trip with Mark.”
“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!”
“If you are looking for a great guide, Captain Dave Lauer is the 'go to' guide. Another FANTASTIC day fishing with Captain Dave Lauer. He is so much fun, down to earth and knows his stuff! This time we were Peacock Bass Fishing on Lake Osbourne. We caught over 20 fish each - along with all kinds of other exotic species. We will be back!!”
“2 days of fish catching memories. I boated over 50 bass. Captain Mark Rose put me on the fish both days. I also landed a 2 1/2 lbs peacock bass. My plans are to do it again next year.”
“Went bass fishing with Captain Dave Lauer and had a fantastic trip. Dave put us on fish straight away and we had a very busy and exciting day out, finishing with a 5.5 pound large mouth. I highly recommend Dave as your captain as he was happy to give tips and share knowledge all day - thanks again Dave a fishing day to remember.”
“It was a great experience! Mark, not only was able to get us to catch fish, but taught us a lot about the fishery in the ecosystem. He was very kind, friendly, and helpful at every opportunity possible! He gave up tips and new knowledge that we will be able to apply to our own fishing in our hometown of Ohio. Book with Mark, you will have a blast!!”
“DaveLauer was a terrific guide. He knew the lake really well; had infinite patience & is an excellent fisherman. He made our trip thoroughly enjoyable.”
“Captain Galen Fugh took me, my brother and uncle out on a split day and was it ever a good time. He had us on the fish in the first 30 minutes and we were catching them all day. The bite may have slowed a little in the afternoon but the fun was all day long. The mid day lunch break was a perfect way to load up on some good food and drinks before we got back at it. Galen even took the time to get us up close and personal with some huge gators. The only down side was when my brother hooked a snake and almost brought it in the boat. I was ready to jump in with the fish. LOL! Can't say enough about how much fun we had and how worth it it was to have such a quality guide like Galen. I highly suggest giving these guys a call for your next trip down.”
“Being from NY, I didn't want to waste time trying to figure out such a huge body of water. Back in February Galen Fugh took care of that by putting us, my brother and Uncle were also on the boat, on the bass all day long. We did the split day and caught fish in the morning. We enjoyed a nice lunch at the marina to fuel up for the afternoon and went right back to it. The afternoon proved to be just as much fun. If you only have a small window of time, Galen is the man you want taking you out. We can't say enough about how friendly and helpful he was. I will be giving him another call next time we head down so we can enjoy another day on the water.”
“We are 2 Dutch brothers who went to Florida for a week of fishing. We had not a lot of luck so far, until we went with captain Mark Rose for a fishing trip. It was amazing! We caught a lot of basses including some big ones! An amazing experience we'll never forget, worth every penny! Mark is a really good guide, he learned us a lot of tricks. The day after it we tried those tricks from the bank ourself and it worked as well with succes!! Thanks Mark Rose! Mayby till next time! Jonny & Michel”
“Captain Brian picked the guys up and they headed out for a bucket list trip. When they came back, the smiles on their faces were priceless! Thanks Captain Brian Brown”
“Went out with Capt Mark Rose out of Clewiston Fl. (bassonline.com) to enjoy the day and catch some bass. To say catch some bass was a understatement! We caught around 35 bass in 4 hours and caught two fish that I will never forget. One 7 lb and one 9 lb bass!! Lets just say after hauling in 35 bass my arms were a little tired! We had several bass in the 3-5 lb range and several double hook ups! My two boys did not want to come with (too boring) needless to say they missed out on a great adventure. If you are coming down to the area this is a must fish lake! Mark is a great guy very personable and and knowledgeable about the lake Thanks Mark for putting us on these awesome fish!!”
“My bass fishing trip with Capt. Brian Brown was awesome! He was great to talk to and knew where to go and helped make a great four hours of fishing even better! We caught a bunch of fish all the way up to one over eight pounds! Going back!”
“BEST fishing EVER! Capt Dave Lauer knew all the hot spots. We could not reel them in fast enough. Capt Dave has a great personality, professional and extremely knowledgeable. We had so much fun we extended our stay in Florida and book an additional day of fishing with Dave. This will become an annual event for us.”
“Capt Brian Brown put us on a honey hole. It was non stop action for the first 2 hours. My Dad and I had the time of our lives. We put two bass over 8 lbs in the boat and multiple 4,5 and 6 pounders. I highly recommend Brian Brown- a true gentleman and even better guide. I’m so glad we decided to do this. Memories for a lifetime and highlight of our vacation.”
“We booked a 6 hour afternoon trip with Captain Rob Alfano during our short Florida Spring Break Trip. (April 4, 2018) We had an absolute blast with Captain Rob. My wife and 10 year old son, both caught their personal bests on our trip. Little man boated a solid 7 pound largemouth, with Mom coming in a close second with a 6 pounder. Guessing we caught 20 in total for the afternoon. We will definitely be back!”
“1st time to visit FL, so we booked a 6 hr morning fishing trip on 3/31/18.Went out with Capt. Brian Brown. He was a fun guy to fish with. Overall we had a fun time and caught alot of bass an released them. We would book again. The Munhollands from West Monroe, LA.”
“Loved our guides Brian and Mark Rose went out on North Side of Lake at 2pm stayed till dark. Had an awesome time!!! This,was our 4th timeon Lake Okeechobee it has never disappointed us!!! Cant wait to come back next year!! Thanks Brian, thanks Mark!!”
“Fished with Capain Brian Brown yesterday on the Big 'O' and had a blast. Used shiners for a couple hours and threw swim jigs for a couple hours. Caught plenty of fish. Captain Brian Brown was knowledgeable and relaxing to fish with. Ask for him on your trip to the Big 'O'.”
“Went out on a trip with Captain Rob on Feb. 3rd. We had my 5 year old son Tyler and our friends 10 year old son Peyton with us. They were so excited to catch some fish. We had a great trip and Captain Rob was so good with the kids. He kept them talking and playing around on the boat. This was trip I will never forget and encourage anyone with kids to do this. They had a blast catching fish and joking around with Captain Rob he is awesome!!! Thanks Captain Rob from our whole crew!!!”
“On the morning of my trip it was only 41* even a bit chilly of this Minnesotan. I fished with Capt Mark Rogers. He was everything one could ask for. On time, very friendly, his boat and gear were in perfect working condition and he put me on fish. We fished with live shiners something I have never done before. This also was my first time in Florida and a first for the BigO. Mark put me on fish right away. I caught a lot of bass and I also caught a 5 lb. catfish. My biggest bass was a nice 5+ not what I was looking for but two of the fish I lost bringing them to the boat were exactly what I was looking for. Mark did everything in his power to try and get the monster I was looking for. I had a wonderful time Mark was very knowledgeable about the lake and the surrounding area. I didn't know they burned the cane fields before they harvested. I would recommend Capt Mark Rogers for your fishing adventure. I will sure ask for him on future adventures.”
“We went out on a 2 day trip with Capt. Rob and caught 70 the fist day, average fish 3-4 lbs. The second day with a little weather change we caught 37 and my personal best. I would recommend this guy to anyone. He is very professional and will put you on a ton of fish. This was my third trip with him and they have all been great. If you want to have fun and catch a lot of fish book this guy.”
“Fished with Dave and my 89 year old father in law...Dave was very cordial, professional, and knew his stuff...we caught 18 fish on a 105 heat index day...When I go back in December, Dave will be the guy I call!”
“Fished with Captn. ROBERT. had a great time, he was very good and patience with us. He also took a lot of time with my son showing him different things to be better. We look forward to coming back and fishing with bass online and capt robert. Again”
“Mr. Lauer was fantastic. I fish every chance I get, and Mr. Lauer showed us the difference between a weekend warrior and a pro. He was awesome. Helpful with the family, and put us on the fish. Absolutely no down time, someone had a fish on pretty much the entire trip. Thank you Mr. Dave. Ill be scheduling another trip very soon.”
“My brother and I spent two days with Captain Dave Lauer on Lake Okeechobee and we had the best time! Dave provided everything we needed, was easy to talk to and we had two days of great fishing and laughs. We caught hundreds of fish over the span of two days including a couple of six pounders. Dave was very patient with us as we re-learned how to fish with shiners after fishing artificial for so many years. This was a trip of a lifetime for me and my brother, so I'm not sure if we'd go back to sish Okeechobee, but if we do, it will surely be with Captain Dave. Thanks Dave!!!!”
“Mark Rose is top notch. My wife, who is not a regular fisherman, caught tons of large mouth bass with his help. I have fished all over the country & in Canada have been out with many guides. Mark gets it-- his number one objective is to get guests on fish.”
“I went out on the big O today with captain Mark Rose. He put me on over 80 fish with the biggest over 5 pounds! There were times when my bait want in the water more than 30 seconds. Thank you Mark Rose for putting me on those hogs!”
“Had one of the best fishing days of my life and we've done a bunch in Ohio & Tennessee. Galen was tremendous. Kept us on fish all day. Great day with my father-in-law. Definitely made a memory. Now I need to get the rest of my boys down here.”
“Had a great time fishing today with Mark Rose on the big O! LT and I caught some great fish, our biggest today was a 7.25lb 26.5 pig. We caught upwards of 50-60 bass. Great trip great guide. Thanks again Mark Rose! See you next year!! ERIC AND LT ANTHONY. (MICHIGAN )”
“Been fishing with Bassonline guides for many years now and just had our best 3 day trip yet. Kyle got a PB 9.25 lb largemouth and we boated well over 100 fish. When you are culling 4 lb. fish for your end of day photos, you know it is a special outing. Thank you Captains Mark Shepard, Mark Rose and Roger Gonzalez for a great time.”
“As usual my wife & I had a blast with Mark. Wind was a little strong and water was off color but he found the clear water and the fish. Caught about 20 with one 7lb.+. All on artificials. Regardless of the conditions, he always puts us on good fish. Great guy! Works hard! Would him!”
“Fished 3 days with Capt Mark Shepard. Wife and I boated several big bass, biggest was 8.75 lbs. Mark was very helpful and knowledgeable, we are going back next year.”
“What a day I had with Captain Rob Alfano. This was my first bass trip with a professional guide and it exceeded all of my expectations. I left that morning from Jensen Beach thinking about what type a day I may have - 5 to 7 large mouth bass, hoping for a 4 pounder, maybe bigger, Well, I ended up with more then 20 large mouth and several 4 pound fish. I can't even explain the excitement you feel as your bobber starts to dance around, knowing that the shiner is being chased by a large mouth. I missed over 10 fish because I pulled to fast and way to hard and one of them was yes - a hog, she had to be close to 10 pounds. I will be thinking of that fish for an entire year, I already booked my date for February 2018. The fishing was fantastic but what really made the trip for me was Captain Rob. He was patience, so knowledgeable and a great teacher. We truly had a blast and talked about so many topics as we starred down at our bobbers. If you haven't been bass fishing in Florida, specifically Lake Okeechobee, put it on your bucket list and call Captain Rob, I promise you, you will have a memory that will last you a lifetime. Thank you Captain Rob, see you next year. Dave R.”
“Had a great day with Capt. Brian Brown. Caught one close to six early in the day. Caught many bass through out the day. He knows the lake and how to catch them. Great day!”
“Capt Mark Rose knows his fishing! We spent 6 hours on the water today and he put us on the fish, non stop action, landed over a dozen large mouth Bass. Was a very memorable and epic experience. A professional, Capt Mark Rose I can highly recommend and I plan to do another fishing charter with him soon. Lots of laughter and smiles today. Thank you Capt Mark!”
“Had such a great time with captain Mark Shepard, I had to write a second review. I forgot to mention in my first review that when me and my son went out Saturday with captain Mark he made it possible for my son and myself to both catch our PB, 7.5 lb and an 8.5 lb Can't wait for the next trip with Captain Mark!! It will be soon, He is the best captain on the water!”
“Captain Mark Shepard is an awesome captain that really knows his fishing. My son and I had a great time with mark for the four hours we spent with him. He is very nice and a great guy to fish with. He taught us a lot and we will definetly be comming back to charter another trip with him soon. Thanks for the great time!!”
“My wife and I fished with Captain Mike Groshon on Okeechobee yesterday afternoon for the first time. We started out using shiners and caught some nice fish throughout the afternoon. Mike was very helpful and patient in teaching us how and when to set the hook and reel them in. Later in the afternoon we switched to artificial lures at my request. I caught my personal best of a 6.5 lb largemouth that felt like setting a hook into a boulder! We recommend Captain Mike and will fish with him again in the future.”
“Most amazing experience ever! Capt George Mro has got to be the best fishing guide in the universe! My sister and I had the best day and catch hugemonous bass!! Thanks George!”
“My wife and I just went to Okeechobee for our second time with Mark. Day started slow with a couple fish, but Mark used his knowledge of the lake and weather pattern and made one move that no one else seemed to think of as this particular spot had no other boats. My wife's first cast in the new spot....BOOM 7lbs 6oz bender for her personal best. Couple casts later...SMACK I real in a 10lbs 9oz trophy bass! I'm still shaking two days later. This was also my personal best. We crushed em the rest of the day with another 7, a 6 and bunch of 4 and 5lbs bass. Mark not only knows his fishing, but he's a fun time and great guy. Thanks Mark!”
“My brother and I recently went to Lake Okeechobee with Captain George Mrozinski. We braved what we're probably the worst conditions of the winter there and Captain George still managed to put us on some fish. He was also willing to teach me some techniques for different styles of fishing. Thanks again George!”
“My son and I did a 6 hour fishing trip with Mark Rose on December 29,2016. We had a great time fishing, caught several bass and caught some nice ones. I would recommend this fishing trip to anyone who loves bass fishing and would like the chance to catch a big one on the Big O.”
“Captain Mark is the best guide you will have. We highly recommend him. Our first guide out we caught numerous bass. Mark knows where to find them! The biggest catch of the day was my 8.6 pound bass. It was unbelievable. It made our trip so eventful we went back out with Mark two weeks later. The second trip was just as successful. Mark knows the lake and is a where to catch them. You won't be sorry if you book with Captain Mark. Kim and Woody Woodin, Ouray, Colorado”
“Mark had a GREAT time fishing today! My son LOGAN had a blast as well as myself. Best part was watching him work that senko and setting the hook on those lunkers. Thanks again for a GREAT day on the water. We will be back.”
“Spent the weekend fishing with Captain Dave Lauer. The weather didn't cooperate and the fish weren't biting but Dave never gave up. He was extremely knowledgable and prepared to try many different spots and baits and poles. We learned a lot about different techniques and equipment and can't wait to use it.”
“fished with mark yesterday. had a re"mark"able trip. went thru 7 doz. shiners by 12 noon. action fast and furious. wound up with 60 bass up to 6 lbs for the day. mark knows what to do to catch fish for his clients. will definitely book with him again!”
“Fished with Mark Rose, had engine trouble, he stayed positive, changed plans, could have called it a day, but caught many fish made it a memorable trip!”
“Captain Dave Lauer was our guide and was patient, humorous and an excellent teacher, very generous with tips & tricks. I'm honored that I got to spend time with a Pro Angler and a FLW tournament Pro. I learned new skills and techniques that will affect all future fishing trip. I hope to do more trips with Captain Dave! Thank you!”
“Have been taking guides trips on Okeechobee for 10 years now. I have went with many of the other guide services (that claim to be the best) you may be looking at...I found BASS Online about four years ago and have had the best trips and experience every time out.Don't waste your time elsewhere....take it from me there is no guide service that compares!”
“Captain Dave Lauer made my first trip to lake Okeechobee the best. We hit a spot right away and we were on the fish for 6 hours. Catching 3 to 4 pounders almost all day was unbelievable. we were laughing all day. Dave is a very good guide and a great guy to just learn from, it had been 15 years since I last fished and he made me feel so comfortable. I am already planning a trip back in January. Thanks Dave for making my first trip memorable.”
“Wanted to say thanks to Capt Larry for taking my family and I fishing on Okeechobee. He is a top notch professional and made us feel like we had been with him many times. He shared many stories with us about his experience on the lake we are blessed to have met him. Next time we come back to this area, we will be sure to stop by and go fishing again...the family wouldn't allow anything else. If you are looking into a fishing trip on Lake Okeechobee this is the guide and guide service, professional from the time you first make contact! Highly Recommended by totally novice anglers!!! Thanks Joana”
“I want to thank Bassonline and Captain Jason Young for the memory of a lifetime last month. I called to inquire about a charter on Lake Okeechobee on Aug. 10th and the next day I was on the lake; as easy as that. Captain Jason Young was the best! Not only did he take my 8 y/o daughter and I to the "sweet spot" but was a great guy as well. And even more importantly, he paid extra attention to my daughter to help her haul in a "boat load" of largemouth bass! We had an awesome time and I recommend Captain Jason Young to anyone with or without children. Thanks again, Kevin and Mia”
“I've been wanting to catch a bass out of Lake Okeechobee since I was young. When I finally got the chance, my guide, Jason Young was the best. He taught me a lot and delivered the bass. He was patient, knowledgeable, and was fun to fish with. If you're inexperienced or experienced, I highly recommend Jason Young. He will not disappoint you.”
“We knew our fishing experience on Okeechobee would be a memorable one, what we didn't know is just how an important role our guide would play. We had Dave Lauer and words can't describe just much Dave added to our experience. He knew where the fish were, how to catch them and how to get the most out of our trip. We're sure all the guides are good and know their stuff but can't imagine doing this again and not having Dave by our sides coaching us along. Thanks for the great memories Dave. Tracey and Darrin”
“First i have to say oops sorry for taking this so long ...Got home the day before Easter wishing we were still on the boat catching fish ... Then back to reality... called work ... So where do i start ....Let me tell all what an awesome time fishing with Capt Brian Brown .... So nice to learn new ways to fish and he has the patience's of a saint...”
“We had two days of great fishing with Capt. Roger! We fished one day in the Everglades and caught loads of smaller bass. Then two days later we went to Okeechobee and again caught loads of much bigger bass thanks to Capt. Roger putting us in a perfect location! We caught 3, 4 and over 5 lb. bass and had the time of our lives! Can't wait to come back...”
“Fished with Capt. Kelby Waldrip on March 5th out of Clewiston. He knew where bass would be & what they would bite. We used artificial lures & put over 40 bass in boat by 2 pm from 6 1/2 lbs down. Most in 3 lb range. My side still hurts from setting the hook. Looking forward to next trip! Capt Kelby made it a great day on the water.”
“I cannot say enough good things about our trip. I had 3 days booked and took different members of the family every day. Most of them rarely fish and were quite inexperienced. The first day we caught 70-80 largemouth. What a day! The second day I took my wife and daughter. They're not the most experienced but Mark put us on some nice fish, and they both caught penty...”
“This was the second time I have used this guide service and it did not disappoint. Captain Mark Shepard did a great job in tough conditions. Got me on to some nice bass. He was also very personable and fun to fish with. Would definitely recommend him to anybody.”
“I have been on many trips with Captain Mark Shepard. He is the constant professional. He always makes you feel comfortable and is willing to share his many years of fishing experience. Captain Shepard always aims to please, always finding the big fish and great numbers. Fishing tournaments with Captain Shepard is something you have to experience ...”
“Had an awesome morning on July 12th fishing w/ guide Doug Jansen. He put us on the fish on the very first stop. We had a 8.13 and several in the 4-6 pound range. It was a great experience to Fish w/ Doug. I highly recommend Doug on your next fishing trip. Doug, Thanks again for the effort you gave for Madison and I on that fishing trip on the Big O...”
“Fishing with Captain Brett was awesome, lots of fish, good gear etc. good advise technics etc. Friendly guide. Peacock Bass fishing was a different experience due mainly to the area we were fishing. Being from the west coast I was used to mountain streams and lakes. southern Florida was urban lakes with Million dollar houses and canals with highways... Read More”
“This was about my 14th fishing trip to Florida. I have fished Okeechobee several times, the phosphate pits near Tampa, and one trip prior to his to Toho. I can honestly say that this was the best fishing trip that I have ever been on. I have caught large fish in the past or caught quantity fish on trips but never have I been on a trip where both occurred...”
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