Fishing Guides Can Be Helpful
Considering the cost of maintaining a flats skiff or bass boat, many anglers are money ahead by hiring a guide during peak seasons.
All-day charter trips cost $350 to $500 in fresh water, and $450 to $650 in salt water, not including tips. Top captains book well in advance, so it's wise to plan ahead.
Here are recommended bass guides and saltwater captains, listed in alphabetical order:
Remo Beaver, Lake Istokpoga, 877-810-3334.
Jon Bull, Indian River, Jupiter Inlet, Tampa Bay, 863-860-7250.
Phil Chapman, Charlotte Harbor (tarpon on fly), 863-646-9445.
Brian Cone, Islamorada, 305-664-2278.
Shawn Crawford, lower Tampa Bay, 941-747-3856.
Todd Foucher, Tampa Bay, local lakes, 863-670-1643.
Rick Gibbs, Kissimmee Chain, 888-335-0051.
Monte Goodman, Winter Haven lakes, 863-661-7226.
Dane Karcher, John's Pass, offshore bottom fishing, 727-647-6919.
Pat Kelly, Chokoloskee, 863-644-4401.
Jason Lineberger, Tampa Bay, 813-363-9474.
Keith Mixon, Indian and Banana rivers, 321-212-8484.
Justin Moore, Cortez, 941-720-6408.
Scott Moore, Boca Grande, 941-713-1921.
Rob Murchie, Lake Kissimmee fishing and airboat tours, 407-436-1966.
Steve Nichols, Englewood, 863-859-4341.
Greg Penix, Boca Grande, 863-697-1815.
Chuck Rogers, Tampa Bay, 813-918-8356.
Rob Salimbene, Tampa Bay, 863-899-0984.
Keiland Smith, Indian River, Englewood, 863-944-7475.
Ron Tomlin, Everglades, camping, 863-660-5428.
Bill Whiting, Winter Haven lakes, Kissimmee Chain, 863-293-8245.
Jeff Williams, Tampa Bay, 863-944-2477.
Locations
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Lake Hartridge Park | Winter Haven |
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Mary Holland Park | Bartow |
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Municipal Beach | Auburndale |
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Patterson Park | Fort Meade |
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Sertoma Park | Lakeland |
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Woodlake Park | Lakeland |
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Colt Creek State Park | Lakeland |
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Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area | Fort Meade |
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Payne Creek Historic Site | Bowling Green |
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Tenoroc Fish Management Area | Lakeland |
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Banana Lake Park | Lakeland |
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Crystal Lake Park (Lakeland) | Lakeland |
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Simmers-Young Park | Winter Haven |
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Lake Bonny Shore | Lakeland |
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Lake Howard Boat Ramp-East | Winter Haven |
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Lake Howard Boat Ramp-West | Winter Haven |
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Lake Hunter | Lakeland |
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Lake Shipp Park | Winter Haven |
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Lake Wailes Park | Lake Wales |
| Title | City |
|---|---|
| Lake Hartridge Park | Winter Haven |
| Mary Holland Park | Bartow |
| Municipal Beach | Auburndale |
| Patterson Park | Fort Meade |
| Sertoma Park | Lakeland |
| Woodlake Park | Lakeland |
| Colt Creek State Park | Lakeland |
| Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area | Fort Meade |
| Payne Creek Historic Site | Bowling Green |
| Tenoroc Fish Management Area | Lakeland |
| Banana Lake Park | Lakeland |
| Crystal Lake Park (Lakeland) | Lakeland |
| Simmers-Young Park | Winter Haven |
| Lake Bonny Shore | Lakeland |
| Lake Howard Boat Ramp-East | Winter Haven |
| Lake Howard Boat Ramp-West | Winter Haven |
| Lake Hunter | Lakeland |
| Lake Shipp Park | Winter Haven |
| Lake Wailes Park | Lake Wales |
