Naples · Bass · Canals & Everglades

Naples bass fishing charters

Peacock bass and largemouth bass in the canals and lakes around Naples.

From $375 · 4 hours4, 6 or 8 hoursUp to 4 people
★ 5.0 · 520 Google reviews ★ 5.0 · 6,549 guest reviews
Bass boat, tackle & lures includedTackle & lures included Free weather reschedule

Pick a spot and a trip length, and a local guide takes you fishing for peacock bass and largemouth bass. The Golden Gate Canal is closest if you are staying in Naples; Alligator Alley and Lake Trafford are a drive inland. Trips start at $375 for 4 hours, with the bass boat, rods, reels and lures included.

Angler holding a peacock bass by a canal

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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Your trip

Pick a trip to see your options and the live calendar.

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.

Quick answer

Where can you go bass fishing near Naples?

iOutdoors books guided bass trips on four waters near Naples: the Golden Gate Canal in Naples, from $399 for 4 hours and $500 for 6 hours; Alligator Alley at mile markers 41 and 35, from $375 for 4 hours, $450 for 6 hours and $600 for 8 hours; and Lake Trafford in Immokalee, from $400 for 4 hours, $500 for 6 hours and $600 for 8 hours. You can catch peacock bass and largemouth bass. The guide provides the bass boat, fuel, rods, reels and lures. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt.

Prices come from the live booking calendar.

What’s included and what to bring

Included in the price
  • Professional local fishing guide
  • Bass boat and fuel
  • Rods, reels and tackle
  • Artificial lures
  • Life jackets
Not included
  • 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

Your Florida freshwater fishing licensePolarized sunglassesSunscreenHatLight rain jacketWater and snacksCamera or phone in a dry bag

Reviews from Naples bass trips

4.988 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

★★★★★

Mark Rogers

Great experience with my family! Mark made it a great time!

Willis Miller · March 2025

★★★★★

Join Capt. Mark for an unforgettable offshore fishing experience. Specializing in big game fish, Mark knows the best locations to target marlin, tuna, and other exciting species. Whether you're an experienced angler or a beginner, Mark’s expert guidance ensures an action-packed, rewarding trip full…

Lydia Harper · January 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!

Golden Gate Canal Fishing 4 Hour Trip Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)

Ryan Pommier · December 2023

★★★★★

Great experience!

Naples Inshore Fishing Trip - 4 Hr Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)

Monica Czarnik · November 2023

★★★★★

Great trip

Golden Gate Canal Fishing 8 Hour Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)

Robert Zoz · November 2023

★★★★★

Great experience!

Golden Gate Canal Fishing 4 Hour Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)

Joel Ludwig · November 2023

★★★★★

Another great day with Mark

Love this guy, and his boat. Have taken a couple trips beaching, cruising, and taking in the sunset. Peaceful, relaxing, comfortable. Everything you want for an enjoyable day out. Going to book him next for some fishing. Highly recommend!

Kathleen Brennan · November 2023

★★★★★

Fishing with Rick

Golden Gate Canal Fishing 4 Hour Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)

Carson Cordell · November 2023

What’s biting by season

Winter Dec–Feb

  • Largemouth bass are active
  • Peacock bass slow down when the water is cold

Spring Mar–May

  • Largemouth and peacock bass both biting
  • Peacock bass spawn in the warmer water

Summer Jun–Aug

  • Peacock bass are at their best
  • Early and late in the day for largemouth

Fall Sep–Nov

  • Good for both bass
  • Peacock bass active until the first cold fronts

Fish you can catch near Naples

Peacock bass in the canals and largemouth bass in the canals and lakes. Swipe to learn more.

Illustration of a peacock bass
Freshwater

Peacock bass

Butterfly peacock

South Florida canals, best in the warm months. Catch and release is encouraged.

Illustration of a largemouth bass
Freshwater

Largemouth bass

Black bass

Caught all year, in the grass, along the banks and around cover.

Size limits, bag limits and seasons change: see the FWC freshwater fishing regulations.

Where you’ll fish

Golden Gate Canal: canals in Naples, the closest option if you are staying in town.

Alligator Alley: Everglades canals along I-75 at mile markers 41 and 35.

Lake Trafford: a lake in Immokalee, northeast of Naples.

Meeting spot: your guide confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip.

Naples bass fishing questions

How much does a bass fishing trip near Naples cost?

Trips start at $375 for 4 hours on Alligator Alley, $399 on the Golden Gate Canal and $400 on Lake Trafford. The booking calendar shows the price for your date and group.

Which spot should I pick?

The Golden Gate Canal is the closest if you are staying in Naples. Alligator Alley and Lake Trafford are a drive inland and offer 8-hour trips too.

What can I catch?

Peacock bass and largemouth bass in the canals, and largemouth bass on Lake Trafford. Peacock bass are best in the warm months.

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 meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.

What if the weather is bad?

If the 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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