Orlando fishing charters
Trophy bass lakes near the parks, and the Atlantic an hour east.
Book a local guide for largemouth bass on the lakes around Orlando, a pontoon or crappie trip on Lake Toho in Kissimmee, or a day on the coast for inshore redfish or offshore fishing out of Port Canaveral. Bass trips start at $250 for 2 hours. Inshore trips start at $500 and offshore trips at $1,000.
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Book your Orlando fishing trips today: lakes in town, the coast an hour away.
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Lakes around Orlando
Coast trips · about an hour’s drive east
Looking for a specific fish?
2. Your options
Which lake? How longPick a trip to see your options and the live calendar.
Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm. Your guide or captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip. Distances are straight-line estimates; drive times vary with traffic.
What fishing charters can you book in Orlando?
iOutdoors books guided largemouth bass trips on seven lakes and chains around Orlando, pontoon and crappie trips on Lake Toho in Kissimmee, and saltwater day trips on the coast about an hour east: inshore fishing on the Mosquito Lagoon side and offshore fishing from Port Canaveral. Bass trips start at $250 for 2 hours on Lake Toho, and 4-hour bass trips start at $300 on the Conway Chain. Pontoon and crappie trips start at $500, inshore trips at $500 for 4 hours and offshore trips at $1,000 for 5 hours. Freshwater trips include the guide, boat, fuel and tackle; saltwater trips include a licensed captain and fishing licenses.
Lake or coast?
| Bass (lakes) | Pontoon | Inshore | Offshore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Butler, Conway, Harris and Winter Haven chains, Lake Toho, East Lake Toho, Lake Kissimmee | Lake Toho, Kissimmee | Mosquito Lagoon side, about an hour east | Port Canaveral, about an hour east |
| Main fish | Largemouth bass | Largemouth bass; crappie on crappie trips | Redfish, trout, snook, tarpon | Mahi, kingfish, sailfish, grouper, snapper |
| Trip lengths | 2–8 hours on Lake Toho; 4, 6, 8 hours elsewhere | 4, 6, 8 hours (crappie 4 or 6) | 4, 6, 8 hours | 5, 7, 9 hours |
| Price | From $250 | From $500 | From $500 | From $1,000 |
| Fishing license | Freshwater license needed, 16 and older | Freshwater license needed, 16 and older | Covered by the captain | Covered by the captain |
| Best for | Trophy bass, first-timers, families up to 4 | Families and groups who want room to move | Kids, beginners, calm water | Big fish and experienced anglers |
| Book bass | Book pontoon | Book inshore | Book offshore |
Reviews from Orlando trips
4.9143 reviews
While on vacation to Orlando we booked a fishing trip with Captain Galen Fugh thru bassonline.com. BEST fishing trip ever! We caught some beautiful large mouth bass. Capt Galen felt like a family member. He was kind, welcoming, knows the lake, and knows fishing. It was a beautiful, peaceful day on…
Angela Avery · August 2026 · Google
Chris was a phenomenal guide who made our day fishing in Orlando. He guides the fishing trip to however you want it to be and kept us entertained the entire time.
James Cameron · March 2026 · Google
February Fishing
First time large mouth bass fishing and my daughter’s first time fishing. Had a great time with Steve. Steve was great taking time to teach us both and when we return to Orlando we will be calling Steve again.
Thomas Griffiths · February 2026
My mother, aunt and I drove down from Gainesville, Florida, and had an awesome time with Captain Mike. He was so helpful and humorous. We were more than happy with the bass that we caught and we will definitely use his services again when we return to Kissimmee.
Denise McGinnis Brown · November 2025 · Google
Me my brother and father all went out with Capt. Dave at 6:45 AM and had a great time fishing on our 4 hour trip. We caught about 10 fish and got to explore the Butler chain of lakes with a true professional. We learned a thing or two, laughed together and will certainly recommend you go fishing…
Cody Behn · September 2025 · Google
Captain Mike met us in the morning for a great fishing day! Mike was knowledgeable and punctual resulting in some great Bass fishing! Would highly recommend and we will be booking next time we are in Orlando!!
alex mcclenaghan · August 2025 · Google
Hey, 👋 my family and i have been using Captain Davon for the past 4 years now and i must say he's the best in the whole of Florida! He knows how to keep his customers happy and he knows where the big mouth bass fishes are because everyone in my family has caught lots of fish every trip we went on…
Dwayne Delancey · August 2025 · Google
Captain Devin was AWESOME! Booked our trip for our son’s 16th birthday. Devin was responsive with communication and knew the exact spot to hit for our trip! Next time we are in the Orlando area we will be calling Devin for our next trip out on the lake!
Curt Cooper · July 2025 · Google
The trip was great! Captain Devin was very helpful with baiting hooks to helping with backlashes etc! He supplied everything we needed rods, reels, lures you name it! We’ve been done for about 10 minutes and our boys are already asking us when we can come back to Florida to fish with him again…
Nicole oister sarr · June 2025 · Google
Captain Devin was amazing!!! I wanted to give my son and nephew a fishing trip they would never forget while vacationing in Orlando and Capt. Devin delivered! It was such an amazing day of catching lots of fish. My boys and I loved every minute of it! We will definitely be back!
Kevin Harvey · June 2025 · Google
This is our 2nd time with Captain Dickerson. He is my Dude ! If you are ever in Orlando . He is a must book ! Unless you are afraid of catching fish 😂😂😂! If we were in a tournament that day! Capt Dickerson's boat would've had a nice bag with a 5 fish limit! At least 17 plus lbs. We will definitely be back !
Ellis N Orlando · May 2025 · Google
Great time!
Great time! Randy was an excellent guide, very professional and friendly!
Steve O · March 2025
What's biting by season around Orlando
Full Orlando fishing calendarWinter Dec–Feb
- Lakes: Big bass move shallow to spawn: trophy season. Crappie (specks) at their best
- Coast: Redfish and trout inshore; sailfish offshore
Spring Mar–May
- Lakes: The spawn wraps up and post-spawn bass feed on grass edges
- Coast: Snook and early tarpon inshore; sailfish and wahoo offshore
Summer Jun–Aug
- Lakes: Early-morning topwater and schooling bass; fish early before the heat
- Coast: Redfish and trout at first light, tarpon; mahi offshore
Fall Sep–Nov
- Lakes: Bass feed up as the water cools
- Coast: Bull redfish on the mullet run; kingfish and sailfish offshore
What fish can you catch in Orlando?
Orlando fish species depend on where you fish:
- Lakes around Orlando: largemouth bass all year, the main target on every lake, plus crappie (speckled perch) in the cooler months. See Orlando bass fishing.
- Inshore (Mosquito Lagoon side of the coast): redfish, spotted seatrout, snook, tarpon, black drum and flounder. See Orlando inshore fishing.
- Offshore (from Port Canaveral): mahi-mahi, kingfish, sailfish, wahoo, cobia, amberjack, grouper and snapper. See Orlando offshore fishing.
Largemouth bass
Florida bassThe main target on every lake around Orlando. Big fish move shallow to spawn in winter and early spring.
Black crappie
Speckled perchBest in the cooler months. Lake Toho crappie trips run on a pontoon boat.
Spotted seatrout
Speckled troutYear-round on the grass flats; best in the cooler months.
Flounder
Southern flounderOn sandy bottom near docks and drop-offs; best on the fall run toward the inlet.
Kingfish
King mackerelMost of the year; best in spring and fall.
Mahi-mahi
DolphinfishLate spring and summer, often near weed lines.
Sailfish
Atlantic sailfishFall through spring. Mostly caught and released; a bonus fish on longer trips.
Red snapper
Genuine redArtificial reefs and wrecks year-round. Keep only during the short federal season.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply to many species: see the FWC freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations.
Where you'll fish
Open in Google Maps: Butler Chain · Lake Toho · Port Canaveral
Lakes: bass trips run on the Butler Chain in Windermere, the Conway Chain in south Orlando, Lake Toho and East Lake Toho in Kissimmee and St. Cloud, Lake Kissimmee, the Harris Chain near Leesburg and the Winter Haven Chain. Your guide confirms the boat ramp and start time before the trip.
Coast: offshore trips leave from Port Canaveral, and inshore trips fish the Mosquito Lagoon side of the coast. Both are about an hour's drive east of Orlando.
Planning a fishing trip in Orlando
Orlando sits in the middle of Central Florida's lake country. Bass lakes and chains are a short drive from the theme parks, and the Atlantic coast is about an hour east, so you can fit a few hours on a lake between park days or plan a full day on the ocean.
Lake or coast: how to choose
Choose a bass trip if you want Florida largemouth bass close to your hotel; bass boats take up to 4 people, which suits families and first-timers. Choose a pontoon trip on Lake Toho if your group wants more room and seats. For saltwater, choose inshore for calm lagoon water and redfish, trout and snook, or offshore from Port Canaveral for bigger fish like mahi-mahi, kingfish and sailfish.
Short on time?
Lake Toho in Kissimmee has 2- and 3-hour bass trips, from $250, which fit between park days. Most other lakes run 4, 6 or 8 hours. Coast trips take longer once you add the drive.
The best time of year
Bass bite all year around Orlando. Winter and early spring are trophy season, when big bass move shallow to spawn, and crappie are best in the cooler months. In summer, fish early in the morning before the heat. On the coast, fall brings bull redfish inshore and kingfish and sailfish offshore, and summer is prime for mahi. The Orlando fishing calendar has the month-by-month details.
Good to know before you book
- Licenses: on freshwater trips each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. Saltwater trips run under the captain's charter license.
- Group size: bass boats take up to 4 people. Pontoons have more room for bigger groups.
- Weather: if the guide or captain cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
- Cancellation: free up to 72 hours before your trip.
Orlando fishing questions
How much does a fishing charter in Orlando cost?
Bass trips start at $250 for 2 hours on Lake Toho. Four-hour bass trips start at $300 on the Conway Chain and run up to $400 on the Butler Chain. Pontoon and crappie trips on Lake Toho start at $500. Inshore trips start at $500 for 4 hours, and offshore trips start at $1,000 for 5 hours. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and trip.
Where is the closest fishing to Disney World?
The Butler Chain of Lakes in Windermere is the closest of our lakes, a few miles north of the Disney area. Lake Toho in Kissimmee is a short drive southeast. In Build Your Trip, pick where you are staying and the lakes sort by distance.
Can I go fishing between theme park days?
Yes. Lake Toho bass trips start at 2 hours, and most other lakes offer 4-hour trips, so a morning on the water still leaves the afternoon free.
How far is the coast from Orlando?
About an hour's drive east. Offshore trips leave from Port Canaveral, and inshore trips fish the Mosquito Lagoon side of the coast.
Do I need a fishing license?
On freshwater trips, each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. Saltwater inshore and offshore trips run under the captain's charter license, which covers all guests.
What's included in an Orlando fishing charter?
Freshwater trips include the guide, boat, fuel, life jackets, rods, reels, tackle and artificial lures. Saltwater trips include a licensed captain, a fishing license for each guest, rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel. Not included: the guide's tip (10–20% is customary), food and drinks, and a freshwater fishing license.
Are fishing trips good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. Bass trips take up to 4 people and suit families and first-timers, a pontoon gives a bigger group more room, and inshore trips stay in calm, protected water. The guide sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the guide or captain cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
When is the best time to fish in Orlando?
Bass bite all year. Winter and early spring are trophy season, when big bass move shallow to spawn. On the coast, fall is great for redfish, kingfish and sailfish, and summer for mahi.
