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South Florida Fishing Guides

74 Reviews

Fishing in South Florida

When it comes to South Florida fishing, there’s hardly a better place with better weather or fishing than Florida. Consider jumping aboard a fishing charter with one of our South Florida fishing guides, and you’ll show you why it a great idea. This undiscovered land in the Everglades is a force of nature and one of Florida’s most popular parts, and it’s open and available throughout the year. Thanks to the beautiful climate, it holds some of the most exciting native and exotic fish species anywhere.

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Capt Brett Isackson

81 Reviews

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Capt Brett Isackson is and has been a full-time fishing guide in South Florida for over 15 years. Is the go to guide for all exotic species specialist, peacock, clown knife fish and [Read More]
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22’ Sterling
1 to 4 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time

Capt Robert Miley

35 Reviews

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Capt Robert Miley is a full-time South Florida fishing guide and started fishing Everglades in 1970. A well known as the “King of Peacock,” and has over 20 years of knowledge [Read More]

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21’ Z9 Nitro
1 to 3 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time
Saltwater Fishing Charters

Capt Tim Nichols

24 Reviews

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Tim Nichols has been fishing for the past 15 years and a professional South Florida bass fishing guide for over 5 years and has had many accomplishments along the way. He has been very [Read More]
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22’ Sterling
1 to 4 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time

Capt Dave Rhoden

2 Reviews

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Capt Dave Rhoden was born-and-raised Floridian that loves the outdoors and fishing. Hop on board his 22’ Sun Tracker Pontoon boat perfect for the whole family up to 6-anglers. [Read More]

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28’ Pontoon
1 to 6 people
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Saltwater Fishing Charters

Capt John Larsen

23 Reviews

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Capt John Larsen started guiding to share his passion and knowledge with others. John has enjoyed the Florida waters all his life as a Native. It could be said that he was raised for this. It started [Read More]
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22’ Sterling
1 to 4 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time

Capt DJ Timms

42 Reviews

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Capt DJ Timms is a full-time South Florida fishing guide. He guides for both Trophy Large Mouth Bass and Peacock Bass. He is a Marine Corps Veteran born and raised in [Read More]
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22’ BigO
1 to 4 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time

Capt Kayman Mills

12 Reviews

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Captain Kayman Mills is a full-time guide on Lake Okeechobee and the Florida Everglades for trophy largemouth bass on the big O and peacock bass in the Everglades. Experience the local waters with a true local in a luxury Ranger boat [Read More]

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22’ Ranger
1 to 4 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time

Capt Bill Boliek

3 Reviews

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Captain Bill Boliek is a full-time guide in the Florida Everglades for trophy largemouth bass and peacock bass and Lake Ida for peacock bass & Clown Knifefish. A true local with a luxury Storm boat [Read More]
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22’ Storm
1 to 4 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time

Capt Bobby Kimble

21 Reviews

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Capt Bobby Kimble is a full-time fishing guide in Palm Beach Florida and he was born in VA. As a teen was introduced to fishing and was hooked. His love of sports and the outdoors kept him busy. Loves to share his knowledge [Read More]

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21’ Nitro
1 to 3 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time

Capt Richard Hernandez

54 Reviews

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Capt Richard Hernandez is excited for you to join in on the great private peacock bass charters. Capt Richard was born in New York City, and like other moved here many moons ago. He is a veteran and has a CG license Master 100 [Read More]
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18’ Mako
1 to 5 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time

Capt Spencer Cookson

6 Reviews

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Capt Spencer Cookson is a full-time fishing guide in Florida from September – May and in New England during the summer months. While in Florida he will be guiding for Peacocks, Largemouth, and Clown Knifefish on the Lake Ida [Read More]

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20' Skeeter
1 to 3 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time

Capt Kirk Osborne

35 Reviews

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Capt Kirk OsborneIt all started in 1969 when my father started taking us to the Everglades to go fishing. First, it was a small panfish, but then one of my best memories. It was when my dad took [Read More]

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20’ Ranger
1 to 3 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time

Capt Brian Sweeney

2 Reviews

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Capt Brian Sweeney a fishing guide on Fellsmere Reservoir, Lake Osborne, and the Florida Everglades. Originally from Maryland, Brian grew up fishing the rivers and lakes in the mid-Atlantic area before studying at the University of South Carolina [Read More]

Bass Boat Red
19' Crestliner
1 to 3 people
Guide Calendar
Full Time
Frequent Asked Questions
Is this a South Florida Fishing Charter?

Yes, these South Florida fishing guides are all USCG-certified licensed captains who conduct fishing charters in South Florida. Some captain fish freshwater and saltwater, which is carefully outlined on all the captain’s profile pages. Be sure to look over the boat, equipment, and fish species to make sure it alines with your needs.

Are these South Florida fly fishing guides?

Most of the South Florida fishing guides captains do have fly fishing experience, while others do not. But we also have captains that specialize in fly fishing customers. If you are looking to catch a Peacock bass, Snakehead, largemouth bass, and clown knife fish look through the captains for the fly fishing emblem on the captain’s profile page.

How much to tip South Florida fishing guide?

You ever wonder… “How much should I tip?” This is a topic most captains hate to discuss when clients ask of them at the end of a day of fishing. When do customers ask us how much is it proper to tip you? Most South Florida fishing guides usually cringe and give them some story for advice. So to prevent that uncomfortable situation, here are a few tips.

It is vitally important that you feel your guide has worked hard to put you in front of the fish (no matter the conditions) and judge him or her on the effort. Did you learn anything? Did he explain the process of casting, seeing, and hooking fish, etc.? Was it a fun day and an enjoyable experience out on the water?

Most customers tend to judge the quality of the experience given and the effort provided for the day by their gratuity. It’s not uncommon to receive tips of $100 per day. Unfortunately, the opposite happens when those customers just walked off the boat. At the end of the day, it is based on what you can afford, and any South Florida fishing guides that judge you for the tip you provide don’t truly value you as a customer. We can assure you, your business is GREATLY appreciated here either way!

About South Florida Fishing Guides

The opportunities are endless when fishing in South Florida. The canals for peacock bass, the weedy banks for Snakehead, deep holes for Clown Knife fish, and the shallow flats of the Everglades for trophy largemouth bass are just some of the opportunities. Fishing with South Florida fishing guides will yield numerous peacock bass and largemouth. These species are plentiful, so going on a half-day charter will get you great action for the whole family. If everyone is enjoying themselves, extend the trip by an hour or two!

The numerous area around South Florida boasts great convenience and opportunity for anglers. Aside from the great freshwater, there are great offshore species like Mahi Mahi, tuna, grouper, snapper, and amberjack, while fishing inshore for snook, tarpon, redfish, and other sport fish.

South Florida is the mecca of fishing, and you’ll have no trouble finding South Florida fishing guides to take you out. Fishing charters are like a 7-11, there on every corner, so you can’t use that excuse. But the question is, who do you hire? How do you know?

Look for this in a Fishing Guide

Don’t use a booking service; the captain is paying them a commission. Use companies like Bass Online, where we all fish! We’re a group of South Florida fishing guides that have gotten together as a TEAM. Under the best conditions to provide you the customer, with the most satisfactory service in the area that the South Florida fishing industry has ever seen.

With the finest bass fishing guides in South Florida on “the EvergladesLake IdaLake Osborne, Markham Park, Sawgrass, and Miami area for hard fighting Peacock bass and Oscars, you have come to the right place, Florida’s most extensive and #1 rated Guide Service.

We specialize in working with new anglers and experienced bass anglers looking for prime waters and modern techniques. Bass anglers who are out for an authentic, fun learning experience. But what we enjoy the most is getting those first-timers “hooked” on fishing. We provide everything you need for that big day.

Best Practices of a South Florida Fishing Guides

When taking a group of people fishing, the objective is safety first, fun, educate, especially if kids are on board. No, just about fishing, conservation, and the outdoors because they are future fishing guides.

This goal is to catch fish and create an atmosphere of fun and intriguing time on the water. It should not be just about fishing, you should see lots of different fish and wildlife. The ecosystem depends on us promoting conservation, which starts where necessary with catch and release.

When being a South Florida fishing guide, we take the novice, amateur at best, and hard-core anglers and adjust our style and techniques for them. We get anglers that want to target specific species, like the Clown Knife Fish, and that is okay as well.

The Everglades is a hidden gem in South Florida; it is located between Naples and Fort Lauderdale and South of Lake Okeechobee. Then that water flows south into Everglades National Park, where it becomes salty, and you can do sight fishing on the flats for Snook, Red Fish, Tarpon, and Sea Trout.

When you’re ready to embark on your next fishing charter, be sure to contact one of our South Florida fishing guides for their expert advice.

Rules & Regulations

Florida fishing licenses are not included in freshwater charters, but saltwater they are. This is not a choice of the captain but a way for Florida to get additional money for its resources. Making sure you get the proper license is the guide’s job, but actually getting it can only be done by you. Specific regulations are in place, and reputable captains will make sure you’re fishing within the laws of South Florida.

Learning About the Area

As we mentioned before, South Florida is located from Naples to Fort Lauderdale and from Okeechobee South. So that puts Miami, Palm Beach, and Ft Lauderdale in the heart of Florida’s healthiest fishing locations. Because of this, there is plenty of fishing locations. Remember, if it’s posted no fishing, then cast a line!

Fishing is a family activity; there are plenty of fishing lakes, ponds, and canals in the area that can keep them happy and outdoors.

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