Marco Island bass fishing charters
Guided bass trips on the Golden Gate Canal, Alligator Alley and Lake Okeechobee, a drive from Marco Island.
Marco Island bass fishing charters run on fresh water a drive inland. Pick the Golden Gate Canal in Naples for peacock bass and largemouth (about 30 minutes away), the Everglades canals at Alligator Alley mile marker 41 (about 1 hour 15 minutes) or Lake Okeechobee from Clewiston (about 1 hour 45 minutes). Trips start at $350 for 4 hours, with the bass boat, rods, reels and lures included.
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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 Marco Island?
Marco Island bass fishing charters with iOutdoors run on three freshwater spots a drive from the island: the Golden Gate Canal in Naples, about 30 minutes away, for peacock bass and largemouth, from $399 for 4 hours and $500 for 6 hours; the Everglades canals at Alligator Alley mile marker 41, about 1 hour 15 minutes away, from $375 for 4 hours, $450 for 6 hours and $600 for 8 hours; and Lake Okeechobee from Clewiston, about 1 hour 45 minutes away, from $350 for 4 hours, $450 for 6 hours and $550 for 8 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 Marco Island bass trips
4.841 reviews
Guide DJ Timms took our family out for a fishing trip on Golden Gate. My 11 year old son wanted to catch a peacock bass! Also along on the trip was my 5 year old son and my MIL. We had the best time! Although it was hot and the water temps were very warm and the bite was slow we still caught 10…
Tracey Ryan · September 2025 · Google
Naples Florida, Best Captain in the area
Huge shoot out to Capt. Mark Rogers for making us feel special, his trip was the highlight of our Vacation, we went shelling on a remote beach, fishing at a near by reef, saw dolphins and manatees, the kids and wife had a blast, highly recommend him, pleasant, knowledgeable and his boat was so…
Captain Mark Rogers · June 2024
Captain Mark Rose Naples Florida
My family went out with Mark Rose in Naples Florida to try to catch some Peacock bass. It’s been on the bucket list for awhile now. We flat got on’em and Captain Mark was awesome. My wife and son had an absolute blast. We will book again when back in Florida. If you are in the Naples area or Lake…
Cody Betsworth · February 2024
Peacock Bass Fishing w/ Capt Mark Rose
Had another fabulous day fishing with Capt Mark. January 2024. We had that "other day", you know, that day you catch 30 fish and then for the next few weeks you tell everyone "you should have been there that other day". We caught several 4 lb peacock bass in the Golden Gate…
Tom Bach · January 2024
Great experience!
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Monica Czarnik · November 2023
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Robert Zoz · November 2023
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Bill Heitzman · October 2023
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What’s biting by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Largemouth bass at their best on the Golden Gate Canal as the water cools
- Falling water moves Everglades bass into the canals
Spring Mar–May
- Peacock bass bite best from March through May
- Spawn and post-spawn largemouth
Summer Jun–Aug
- Go early, before the heat and afternoon storms
- Peacock bass like the warm water
Fall Sep–Nov
- Bass feed up as the water cools
- Good all-day fishing
Fish you can catch near Marco Island
Largemouth bass on all three waters, and peacock bass on 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 and lakes, 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
Golden Gate Canal: more than 7 miles of boat-accessible canals plus 16-acre Lake Sapphire on the east side of Naples, about 30 minutes from Marco Island. Trips launch from Golden Gate Community Park, 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Alligator Alley: the Everglades canals along I-75 at mile marker 41, about 1 hour 15 minutes from Marco Island.
Lake Okeechobee: Florida’s biggest lake, from Clewiston on the southwest shore, about 1 hour 45 minutes from Marco Island.
Meeting spot: your guide confirms the boat ramp and start time with you before the trip.
Marco Island bass fishing charter questions
How much does a bass fishing trip near Marco Island cost?
On the Golden Gate Canal, trips start at $399 for 4 hours and $500 for 6 hours. Alligator Alley trips start at $375 for 4 hours, $450 for 6 hours and $600 for 8 hours. Lake Okeechobee trips from Clewiston start at $350 for 4 hours, $450 for 6 hours and $550 for 8 hours. The live calendar shows the price for your date and group.
How far are the bass trips from Marco Island?
All three are a drive from the island. The Golden Gate Canal in Naples is about 30 minutes away, Alligator Alley mile marker 41 is about 1 hour 15 minutes away, and Clewiston on Lake Okeechobee is about 1 hour 45 minutes away.
Which water should I pick?
The Golden Gate Canal is the closest and the place for peacock bass. Alligator Alley fishes the Everglades canals for largemouth bass. Lake Okeechobee is Florida’s biggest lake and the pick for a big largemouth.
What can I catch?
Peacock bass and largemouth bass on the Golden Gate Canal, and largemouth bass on Alligator Alley and Lake Okeechobee. Bluegill, redear sunfish and catfish bite too.
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. The Golden Gate Canal offers 4 or 6 hours; Alligator Alley and Lake Okeechobee offer 4, 6 or 8 hours for more time on the water.
Where do we meet?
Golden Gate Canal trips meet at Golden Gate Community Park, 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Naples. For Alligator Alley and Clewiston, your guide sends the boat ramp. Your guide confirms the spot 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. You can also cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
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