Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Package
Three nights in Clewiston and two full days of guided bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee. Here's a sample itinerary. We build every package around your dates and group.
What's in the Lake Okeechobee package?
The sample package is a three-night stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Clewiston with two 8-hour guided bass fishing trips on Lake Okeechobee. Your captain supplies the boat, fuel, rods, reels, tackle and bottled water, and meets you at the boat ramp. Packages run year round; seasonal pricing may apply. Fishing licenses, meals and live bait are not included. Nights, fishing days and trip length can all be changed.
- Where
- Clewiston, FL, on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee
- Stay
- 3 nights, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clewiston
- Fishing
- 2 days, 8-hour guided trips (4 to 10 hours available)
- Fish for
- Largemouth bass, plus crappie in season
Sample itinerary
A typical three-night trip. Tell us your dates and we'll adjust the plan to fit.
ArrivalCheck in at the Holiday Inn Express
Check in for a three-night stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clewiston. Restaurants and shops are a short walk away, so you can settle in, grab dinner and get some rest before an early start.
1024 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440
Day 18 hours of bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee
Grab a coffee in the lobby, then drive a few minutes to meet your captain at the Clewiston public boat ramp or the meeting spot on your trip confirmation. You'll spend 8 hours fishing for Lake Okeechobee's largemouth bass, with plenty of wading birds and alligators along the way. You're back early enough for the pool or a nap before dinner.
Meeting spot: Clewiston public boat ramp, or the location on your trip confirmation
- Day 2
A second day on the lake
Lake Okeechobee covers about 730 square miles, so there's always new water to fish. Go back to yesterday's spot or try a new part of the lake. You and your captain decide. After the trip, it's a short drive back to the hotel.
Day 3Departure
Sleep in, enjoy breakfast and check out. Explore Clewiston on the way home, or head for the coast: Palm Beach is about 65 miles east and Fort Myers Beach about 76 miles west.
Where you'll stay
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clewiston sits on Sugarland Highway, a few minutes from the boat ramp. The sample plan books one room with two beds; larger groups get more rooms and boats.
- Close to the launch. A short drive to the Clewiston public boat ramp.
- Food nearby. Sonny's BBQ is next door, and Beef 'O' Brady's and the Sunrise Restaurant are a short trip away.
- Pool and breakfast. Cool off after a day on the water.
What's included
Included
- Hotel stay (3 nights in the sample plan)
- Guided fishing with a licensed captain
- Boat, fuel, rods, reels, tackle and lures
- Bottled water
Not included
- Florida freshwater fishing license
- Live bait, if you want it
- Meals
- Travel to Clewiston and to the boat ramp
Things to do near Clewiston
Have a free afternoon or an extra day? These are popular with our guests.
- Clewiston MuseumLocal history, in town
- Lake Okeechobee Scenic TrailWalking and biking along the lake
- Clewiston Golf CourseIn town
- Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki MuseumSeminole history, about 40 miles south
- Seminole Casino BrightonAbout 35 miles north
- Skydive Spaceland FloridaTandem skydiving near Clewiston
Plan your Lake Okeechobee package
Tell us your dates, group size and how many days you'd like to fish. Our team will get back to you with options and a quote.
Lake Okeechobee package questions
What's included in the Lake Okeechobee fishing package?
A hotel stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Clewiston and guided bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee. Your captain supplies the boat, fuel, rods, reels, tackle and bottled water, and meets you at the boat ramp. Fishing licenses, live bait and meals are not included.
How long is the Lake Okeechobee package?
The sample package is three nights with two 8-hour fishing days. You can change the number of nights, fishing days and trip length; guided trips run from 4 to 10 hours.
Do I need a fishing license for Lake Okeechobee?
Yes. Anglers 16 and older need a Florida freshwater fishing license, which you can buy from the state at gooutdoorsflorida.com.
What fish can we catch on Lake Okeechobee?
Lake Okeechobee is best known for largemouth bass. Crappie are also caught, mainly in the cooler months.
How much does the package cost?
Packages are available year round, and seasonal pricing may apply. The price depends on your dates, group size, number of nights and fishing days. Send us a request and we'll come back with options and a quote.