Fort Myers bass fishing charters
Largemouth bass on the Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee, and peacock bass in Naples.
Pick where you want to fish and a trip length, and a local guide takes you bass fishing: the Caloosahatchee River near Fort Myers, Lake Okeechobee from Clewiston, or the Golden Gate Canal in Naples for exotic peacock bass. Trips start at $350 for 4 hours, with the bass boat, rods, reels and lures included.
Build Your Trip
Pick a spot, then a trip length, and book on the live calendar.
Tell us what sounds fun and we’ll show the spots that fit, or pick a spot and the length you want.
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2. Your options
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Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm. Your guide confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt.
Where can you go bass fishing near Fort Myers?
iOutdoors books guided bass trips at three spots: the Caloosahatchee River near Fort Myers, from $350 for 4 hours, $400 for 6 hours and $475 for 8 hours; Lake Okeechobee from Clewiston, from $350 for 4 hours, $450 for 6 hours and $550 for 8 hours; and the Golden Gate Canal in Naples for peacock bass, from $399 for 4 hours and $500 for 6 hours. The guide provides the bass boat, fuel, rods, reels and lures. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt.
What’s included and what to bring
- Professional local fishing guide
- Bass boat and fuel
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Artificial lures
- Life jackets
- Florida freshwater fishing license (each angler 16 or older, unless exempt)
- Live wild shiners (optional; ask your guide about the cost)
- Guide tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the boat ramp
What to bring
Reviews from Fort Myers bass trips
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Fishing
Had a great day fishing with my dad over the last couple of days. Bass online & iOutdoors took us out bass fishing and saltwater fishing. The first day catching Peacock bass down near the everglades. Lost count how many fish. We then went in the bay inshore fishing for redfish and snook and caught…
John M · February 2021
What’s biting by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Bass move shallow to spawn late in the winter
- Peacock bass slow down in cold water
Spring Mar–May
- Spawn and post-spawn bass
- A good time for a big fish on Lake Okeechobee
Summer Jun–Aug
- Early and late in the day is best
- Peacock bass at their best in the Golden Gate Canal
Fall Sep–Nov
- Bass feed up as the water cools
- Good all-day fishing
Fish you can catch near Fort Myers
Largemouth bass at all three spots, and exotic peacock bass in the Golden Gate Canal. Swipe to learn more.
Largemouth bass
Black bassCaught all year, in the grass, along the banks and around cover.
Peacock bass
Butterfly peacockSouth Florida canals, best in the warm months. Catch and release is encouraged.
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change: see the FWC freshwater fishing regulations.
Where you’ll fish
Caloosahatchee River: the freshwater stretch of the river near Fort Myers.
Lake Okeechobee: trips launch from Clewiston, on the lake’s southwest shore.
Golden Gate Canal: canals in Naples, home to exotic peacock bass.
Meeting spot: your guide confirms the boat ramp and start time with you before the trip.
Fort Myers bass fishing questions
How much does a bass fishing trip near Fort Myers cost?
Trips start at $350 for 4 hours on the Caloosahatchee River or Lake Okeechobee, and $399 for 4 hours on the Golden Gate Canal. The booking calendar shows the price for your date and group.
Which spot should I pick?
The Caloosahatchee River is closest to Fort Myers. Lake Okeechobee from Clewiston is the big-fish lake. The Golden Gate Canal in Naples is the place for exotic peacock bass.
What can I catch?
Largemouth bass at all three spots, and peacock bass in the Golden Gate Canal.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. You can buy one online from the FWC before your trip.
How many people can come?
Bass trips take up to 4 people on the bass boat.
What’s included?
Your guide, the bass boat and fuel, rods, reels, tackle, artificial lures and life jackets. Not included: your freshwater fishing license, optional live shiners, the guide’s tip (10–20% is customary), and food and drinks.
Which trip length should I book?
4 hours is a good first trip and works well with kids. 6 or 8 hours gives your guide time to try more water. The Golden Gate Canal runs 4- and 6-hour trips.
Where do we meet?
Your guide confirms the boat ramp and start time with you before the trip.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the captain or guide 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.
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