Florida Fishing Captains

Captain Mark is a full-time guide and touring professional and recognized as one of our primer Florida fishing captains. Experience includes BASSMaster, FLW Tours, Everstart, BFL tournaments and many others. Mark has a list of accomplishments in the fishing industry a mile long including a Everstart WIN on Lake Eufaula, AL. Mark originally from Florida moved to Ohio to sharpen him northern skills and moved back from Ohio years ago to master guiding on world famous Lake Okeechobee. To read more about Captain Mark

Captain Mark is a full-time Lake Okeechobee fishing guide and touring professional. His experience includes BASSMaster Elite Tour, FLW Tours, Everstart, BFL tournaments and is also considered one of our premier Florida fishing captains.
Mark has a list of accomplishments in the fishing industry a mile long. Mark originally from California moved to Florida, sharpen his northern skills years ago to master guiding on world famous Lake Okeechobee. To read more about Captain Mark

Captain Brett was born and raised in Davie, Florida. Brett caught his first fish at the age of eight on a fishing trip with his father, he was hooked and has been bass fishing ever since. He is also considered one of our premier Florida fishing captains and enjoys fishing light tackle and fly fishing for bass, peacock bass, snakehead and what ever else in Miami for the past 30 years! Brett moved to Davie, FL at the age of two and realized his love for South Florida fishing – its beauty and its incredible fishing opportunities in the outdoors. To read more about Captain Brett

Captain Tony is a South Florida native that began fishing at the early age of ten with his brother. I think my father gave us rods to keep us out of trouble, never guessing that some day I would turn it into a full time career as a fishing guide.

But for those endless days that we spend on the water, I can’t thank them both enough for it has nurtured a passion for fishing and the outdoors that fills the soul. This is what I bring on the boat for my clients that get ignited by my passion for what I do. Anglers are always able to preserve that record catch and frame it on the office wall with a high-quality digital camera or taxidermy mount. To read more on Capt Tony

Captain John is a full-time guide for over 25 year in Central Florida. He is also considered one of our premier Florida fishing captains and specializes in Central Florida bass fishing and is one of the best at targeting trophy size largemouth bass in Orlando. His first guide trip for the Bait Shack in Leesburg, Florida on the Harris Chain of Lakes. By 1983 I was fortunate to be able to do the one thing I loved the most FISH and make a living doing it. That is what I call a dream job living as a Florida bass fishing guide. No doubt that fishing in Orlando is one of the best in the world. I look forward to telling you all about locations and my fishing experiences in my years of Central Florida Fishing. To read more on Capt John

Captain Larry is part of our iOutdoor Pro Team and considered a top anglers around Lake Okeechobee and a full-time Lake Okeechobee Fishing Guide.
As a Fishing Guide, he’s mainly fishing out of City of Okeechobee, Fl which is his home town of Okeechobee City, FL.
Has a long list of tournament experiences, including the BFL tournaments wins. Larry has two boats available and can handle 4 or 5 people.
Specializes on: Lake Okeechobee and fishes Live bait and Artificial lures, specializes in working with kids and small groups. To read more about Captain Larry

Captain Kip is part of our iOutdoor Pro Team and considered a top anglers of Orlando, Florida has been guiding for 17 years. He was born with a fishing pole in hand and has been in numerous tournaments the Bassmaster Series, FLW, Anglers Choice Team, Red Men and many others. He specializes in artificial lures and is king of trophy bass in Orlando. North Central Region and covers Lake Toho, East Lake Toho, Butler Chain, Conway and Johns Lake.
Capt Kip is a full-time guide on the in the Orlando Florida area, he has also become a master of the Sand Lake. So come fish with Captain Kip a true professional… To read more about Captain Kip

Captain Kelby is part of our iOutdoor Pro Team as a top pro angler and Lake Okeechobee Fishing Guide. Home town of Bloomington, IN with 20 years of Freshwater fishing experience, over 10 years experience bass fishing specializing in largemouth bass and teaching techniques.
2 time USA BASSIN Divisional Champion, 2007 USA BASSIN National Points Champion, Multiple top 40 FLW/BASS finishes, competed in events from Indiana to Texas to Florida to Washington DC
Hoosier Bassmaster’s angler of the year, MBA from American University in Washington DC.
If you’re looking for a guide that loves the outdoors, hunting, fishing, etc…Kelby your guy.. .To read more about Captain Kelby

Captain Steve is part of our iOutdoor Pro Team as a top pro angler full time professional guide and Licensed Master Captain, primarily servicing the freshwater lakes of St Johns River, Lake George, Lake Woodruff, and Lake Monroe. Also regularly guides on Kissimmee Chain, Lake Toho, Harris Chain of lakes, Stick Marsh /Farm 13 and has great success on Ponce Inlet and Mosquito Lagoon in the saltwater catching redfish and other species. Married for 25 years, born in Columbus Indiana moved to FL in 1984 and has been featured in many, many articles over the past years in magazines all across the country and around the world. To read more about Captain Steve

Captain Dave is part of our iOutdoor Pro Team and recognized as one of our primer Florida fishing captains that is considered a top pro angler and elite Lake Okeechobee Fishing Guide.
Full-time Lake Okeechobee Fishing Guide out of Belle Glade, Fl at Slims Fish Camp his home Town is Loxahatchee, FL
Has a long list of tournament experiences, including the FLW, Everstart, BFL tournaments. When David not fishing famous Lake Okeechobee he guides on Lake Osborne also.. To read more about Captain Dave

Captain Roger was born in Venezuela and raised in Miami, Florida. Roger caught his first fish at the age of eight from the local lake, he has been hooked ever since. Guided many pros, fishing legends and MLB baseball players, like Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston and others. Fishing for the past 10 years!

He decided to become a Miami Bass Fishing Guide to share his experience and love for the sport. To read more about Florida Peacock Bass

Captain Robert is part of our iOutdoor Pro Team and recognized as one of our primer Florida fishing captains. He started bass fishing in 1969, in the Everglades. The very first trip out he caught a 10lb 0/8 o/z largemouth bass, and has been fishing for bass ever since.
Robert started the fishing club called the Homestead Ambassadors in 1974, which was B.A.S.S. affiliated at the time. He won numerous club tournaments and was Fisherman of the Year twice. He also belongs to Trail Glades Bassmasters, of Miami, where he am still a current member. Robert also belongs to S.A.F.E.R., South Florida Anglers for Everglades Restoration. Robert Miley has been fishing professionally on the B.A.S.S. Eastern Division, for the past 7 years. To read more about Captain Robert

Captain Brian is a full-time bass fishing guide, he is also your go to Crappie fishing guide on Lake Okeechobee. With over 20yrs of experience Brian can help you understand the movements of fish, understand how to read your electronics. As well as helping you choose the proper tackle to use for your next fishing trip. So if you are ready for a fun day on the water with great fishing tips thrown in, Capt Brian could be the guy for you. I know he would love the opportunity to share the boat with you all while experiencing a few good laughs, new fishing strategies and maybe even catch some trophies bass or crappie along the way. To read more about Captain Brian

Captain Mike was raised in Northern Virginia, he grew up fishing lakes and rivers in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia then like most headed south for warmer weather and bigger fish!
Among playing music and racing cars, Mike always had a love for fishing. Mike is married with two children and a real all-around nice guy. He and his family moved to Florida to follow Mike’s dream of becoming a fishing guide on Lake Okeechobee. To read more about Captain Mike

Captain Rob was anglers choice Angler of the year South Central Division. A 2010 Police and Fire Olympic Games Gold Medal winner 2 day Bass Tourny with Numerous local tournament wins. Over 40 years experience fishing Florida Lakes.
Featured in October 2001 Florida Sportsman Magazine for 4 consecutive wins with big bass in each.
Capt Rob is a Lake Okeechobee bass fishing guide and is well versed on all types, and styles of fishing, you would never guess there could be so many options for fishing and rigging. Robert guides on Lake Okeechobee full-time. To read more about Captain Rob

Captain Galen came to Lake Okeechobee for an Everstart tournament several years ago and finished 4th and fell in love with the lake.
He’s a family oriented man, loves showing kids and adults how to fish. He has a long list of tournament experiences including BFL and Everstart tournament with top 10 finishes on Lake Guntersville, Wheeler lake and Lake Okeechobee.

When not professionally fishing our being a fishing guide he’s a Special Victims Unit Investigator for the Chattanooga Tennessee Police Dept. To read more about Captain Galen

Captain Mark hometown is Pittsburgh PA. Mark has been fishing Lake Erie and Lake Okeechobee since 1999. He fishes Lake Erie in the spring for smallmouth. He runs a detail shop in his hometown during the summer, spring and fall and heads to Florida during the winter months to do what he loves, guide on Lake Okeechobee. Mark has had a passion for fishing since he was 11 and his passion and love for the sport has grown over the years. He can make a bad day of fishing still be an awesome day out on the boat!
To read more about Captain Mark

Captain Wayne was born and raised in South Florida. Started fishing at the age of 4 years old and catching my first fish at 5 (a 10 lb grouper). Like most people I’ve had some real ups and downs in my life but my love for fishing and being on the water has always played a major role in my life. Whether it’s trolling miles offshore or bottom fishing on the reef I enjoy sharing my knowledge, my passion and the experience of fishing with others. We will do everything in our power to make this the best adventure you and your party will ever experience. To read more about Captain Wayne

Captain George For most of my life fishing has been a passion. Over the years I have fished bass tournaments across Pennsylvania and on lakes and rivers up and down the East Coast. I have participated in B.A.S.S., FLW Stren Series, Walmart BFL’s and ABA tournaments along with finishing 2nd in the 2012 Keystone Bass Classic on Lake Erie, to name a few. He made my first trip to Lake Okeechobee in the winter of 1978 with a friend . I have loved the lake and of course the GIANT bass ever since. These days I live on the Big ‘O in the winter months pursuing my passion of fishing and guiding. To read more about Captain George

Captain Kirk started in 1969 when his father started taking him to the Everglades to go fishing. First it was small panfish, but then one of my best memories. It was when my dad took an old worm (motor oil green) off of his hook and put it on my pole I caught a 4 pound bass and it was that moment I was hooked on bass fishing. Kirk will do everything in our power to make this the best adventure you and your party will ever experience. To read more about Captain Kirk

Captain Tim has been fishing for the past 15 years and a professional South Florida bass fishing guide for over 5 years and has had many accomplishments along the way. He has been very successful fishing for peacock bass up and down the east coast. For many years now, he has concentrated on the canals of South Florida for freshwater bass fishing, and has also enjoyed many successes. Capt Tim is a well-rounded fisherman, he fishes for peacock bass, large-mouth bass in the Everglades and now also chases the non-native snakehead as a sport fish. His experiences growing up in South Florida is invaluable when guiding in the Miami lakes, FL Everglades, and others areas. To read more about Captain Tim

Captain Ken is a Air Force Veteran, Father, grandfather, and retired firefighter paramedic. A Florida Native Kenneth grew up in Gainesville, and has fished the local waterways since the age of 3. He is also considered one of our premier Florida fishing captains, as he shares those experiences with you on his exclusive fishing guide trips. He is a world traveler and has Traveled to 38 countries, so far. Specializes in Bass, Crappie, and live bait Fishing.
Lakes: Kingsley Lake, Orange Lake, Lockloosa Lake, Newnan’s Lake, St. Johns River ( palatka area ), Santa Fe Lake & specializes in RODMAN RESERVOIR ( The nations #8 Big Bass lake, as ranked, by B.A.S.S. ). To read more about Captain Ken

Captain Chris is part of our iOutdoor Pro Team and lives in Palm Coast Florida. This is consider his home waters, but fishes from Jacksonville, St Augustine down to Ponce Inlet area. I fishes many locations because of seasons and species opportunities he targets largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill on the St John River, Lake George and Rodman Reservoir which seems like a natural thing to do seeing he was raised bass fishing in Tennessee. Artificial lures, fly fishing or live bait you let him know.

I want people to catch fish and have a great day on the water. I assure you they will laugh all day! Unless they’re a big grump!To read more about Captain Chris

Captain Dave has been a full-time guide for over 25 years in Florida. With a long history of fishing the Everglades. He known as the singing angler, guaranteed to yelp once or twice, he has been known to have caught big bass simply by singing to them!
Always a great time, our guarantee for having fun. Capt Dave in the Everglades and now also chases the non-native peacock bass as a sports fish. To read more about Captain Dave

 

Thanks to a great dad, grandfather and uncles, Scott grew up Florida fishing and hunting at a very early age. Before Scott was old enough to cross the road by himself, he could row a boat under the bridge to fish with a friend on the other side of the road. Bottom line…Scott loves guiding and flats fishing- this is his passion and his life. That is his story! He hopes to be fishing with you soon!

 

Captain Tom was born and raised in Stuart, Florida. Tom caught his first fish at the age of two on a family fishing outing, he was hooked and has been light tackle and fly fishing the inland waters from Stuart, Miami, and Islamorada for the past 40 years! Tom moved to Miami 12 years ago and realized his love for Biscayne Bay – its beauty and it’s incredible fishing opportunities.

 

Capt. Jim is a South Florida Native who credits his grandfather and his father for his fishing expertise, both fishermen taught him his beginning and thereafter he has learned it on his own with many years of experience. He has been guiding for 15 years. When Jim has a day off you will find him fun fishing or looking for new places and techniques to try, or tying his own flies which he enjoys wholeheartedly.

 

Capt. Joe is a flats fly fishing and light tackle fishing guide in the areas of Biscayne Bay, the upper Florida Keys and Florida Bay and is a licensed fishing guide for Everglades National Park. Captain Joe has been fishing the waters of South Florida since the age of 4. Joe specializes in hunting the flats of Biscayne Bay, the upper Florida Keys for Tailing Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, as well as Snook, Redfish and Seatrout.

 

Mark has been fishing since he was a boy. He has been a USCG licensed captain for over twenty years as a full-time fishing guide! There is no fisherman in Tampa that has more knowledge of the Flats and Backcountry than Captain Mark! You will be aboard his sleek and ever so stealth boat, sneaking up on the lurking fish of the shallows. His guidance will land you on top of the biggest and baddest fish of Tampa’s waters.

 

Captain Mark has been fishing the Emerald Coast for the past 15 years. Growing up on the water, he has true passion towards the sport of fishing. Captain Mark is a USCG licensed Captain and a member of the Pathfinder Guide Program.

In 2009, he retired from the United States Air Force after a rewarding career and plans to devote all his time to guiding and supporting his charity Wounded Warrior Fishing. Captain Mark specializes in light tackle fishing for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Tarpon, and Snapper.

Captain Peter’s love of fishing was kindled at the tender age of four when his family moved to Brevard County during the space coast “boom” in the mid-1960s. This spark was fanned to flames as he grew up in and around local waters, taking up surfing and developing my East Coast angling skills through the high school and early college years.

 

 

I am Jesse, A United States Coast Guard Certified Captain. I have spent almost my entire life fishing the 10000 Islands, Everglades, Marco Island, Naples, The Keyes, Charlotte Harbor and the Chokoloskee waters.

While I fish several Snook and Redfish Tournaments throughout the year and pride myself on my professionalism and skill, I welcome fisherman of all skills, better yet, no skill. If you have ever thought of taking a child fishing for the first time, I will ensure the child has an enjoyable and memorable time.

Join Capt. John Diamond, and I’m a fishing guide on Pine Island, Florida. I’d like you to join me on my native waters and experience the thrill of a light tackle fishing charter.

As your fishing guide, I’ll take you to some of the most productive fishing grounds in Florida. From the backcountry to the Gulf of Mexico, we will cover some of southwest Florida’s most outstanding fishing locations for snook, redfish, tarpon, trout, grouper, snapper and sharks, in addition to a variety of other fish.

Growing up near the shores of Sarasota Bay before the building booms of the 1960s and 1970s, Captain Rocky found a passion for fishing in the clear, shallow saltwater grass flats and pristine mangrove-lined shorelines of the lower west coast of Florida. The purity of fishing resonated deep within his soul: the stillness, the natural beauty of God’s creation, and the lure of the water and the hunt.

Captain Wayne was born and raised in South Florida and is also considered one of our premier Florida fishing captains. He started fishing at the age of 4 years old and catching my first fish at 5 (a 10 lb grouper). Like most people I’ve had some real ups and downs in my life but my love for fishing and being on the water has always played a major role in my life. Whether it’s trolling miles offshore or bottom fishing on the reef I enjoy sharing my knowledge, my passion and the experience of fishing with others. We will do everything in our power to make this the best adventure your and your party will ever experience. To read more about Captain Wayne

Captain Howard grew up fishing in South Florida and takes pride in sharing his experiences of big game deep sea fishing in the Florida straits with our friends. Our Deep Sea Sport Fishing is a team effort that includes the crew and anglers. Together the Captain Howard and his crew has over 25 years of South Florida Sport Fishing experience and routinely out fishes the competition! You will not only catch fish, you will have a very memorable time while learning the tricks of the trade of Miami fishing!

Captain Raul is a Miami native that has been fishing since he was born! He grew up fishing for pelagic fish from sailfish, kingfish, and dolphin from Miami offshore to the lower keys offshore Atlantic and Gulf waters.
By the time Captain Raul was a teenager, he started targeting inshore species such as the world-famous bonefish, permit, and tarpon. You can say the rest is history. He fell in love with the idea of catching big fish on light tackle, especially with a fly rod.

Captain Ron is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain; he has fished the waters of the Florida Keys, South Florida fishing and the Caribbean Islands from the age of five. Captain Ron has four children and seven grandchildren and loves to fish with the kids.

 

Award winning Captain Brad has over 25 years experience charter boat fishing in the Florida Keys, as well as destinations throughout the Caribbean. Captain Brad brings a wealth of fishing knowledge and experience as well as a keen desire to make each fishing day a success for every charter client.

Captain Brad has an impressive list of accomplishments in the fishing industry, including being named Atlantic Ocean Captain of the year in 1995!

Captain Richard, owner and Captain of a beautiful 40 foot Custom Key West Charter Boat. Captain Richard has been fishing these waters as Captain and Mate since the mid-1980’s. He has held a 100 ton U.S. Coast Guard Ocean Operators License (commonly called a Capt. License) for over 20 years and have operated both fishing and dive vessels from 34 ft up to 75 ft on these waters.

Captain Bob is a Tournament Winning Guide! He has been providing Charters in the Middle Keys since 1980. Captain Bob has been featured on Sports Afield TV, TV commercials, and numerous magazine and newspaper articles! Captain is a Co-host radio fishing talk show! He is a member IGFA and Billfish Foundation. (Catch & Release of Billfish & Tarpon).

 

Universally known as “THE SHARK HUNTER“, says “Welcome aboard the World Famous Charter Boat- STRIKER-1” Mark will be your personal Sport Fishing Guide- and it will before you!

Experience what people are talking about and join Mark the Shark on one of the most famous Fishing Charters in Miami!

With over 28 years in the marine industry, and a lifetime of experience in hospitality, Captain Kevin is a well-informed and diligent individual with a strong sense of loyalty and teamwork. With his knowledge and undeniable sense of humanity, Captain Kevin ensures every passenger an exciting and memorable experience, no matter where the charter leads.

 

Captain Joe is a Coast Guard Licensed and Approved. Captain Joe has 20 years of experience fishing and finding the big ones! Proven Tournament winner – placing in the last four years in local Grouper and Shark Tournaments!

Captain Joe is a true fishing professional. You’re going to catch fish with Captain Joe, it’s just a matter of how big the cooler is!

Captain Chuck has been fishing the waters on the Pinellas Gulf Coast for over 25 years! He has what it takes to bring in the fish. He knows where the fish are, their feeding habits, what fish will bite at different times of the year and weather conditions. His boat is small enough to get into the tightest backwater situations, yet roomy and stable enough to handle bigger seas and go out deep for the big grouper and other game fish.

 

Captain Matt White is a Professional Tournament Fisherman that brings a truly higher standard of fishing and a personal commitment to reeling you in the big ones. Captain Matt will run to where the fish are, utilizing all types of tournament tactics including: kite-flying, live-baiting etc. If you’re really looking to catch fish, Captain Matt is your man!Captain Matt specializes in offshore fishing charters including Sword-fishing and sport fishing expeditions. He loves to angle for Sailfish, Kingfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Snapper, Dolphin, Grouper, Snapper – pretty much anything that swims and put up a battle!

A native Floridian, Captain Rick attended Fort Lauderhale High School, Broward Community College and Florida Atlantic University. Captain Rick has been sport fishing in Fort Lauderhale and nearby regions professionally for over 35 years and bought his first Fort Lauderhale fishing charter boat over twenty five years ago.

 

Captain Paul is a third generation fisherman here in Fort Lauderhale and has been fishing here for over 40 years. His philosophy on fishing is to do whatever it takes to find fish and never leave them biting. Only 1 mile off Fort Lauderhale beach the area has a year round migration of some of the biggest and most sought after gamefish in the world. Depending on the time of year, you will catch Kingfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Swordfish, Dolphin, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Amberjack, Barracuda, or Big Game Sharks.

My name is Captain Taco and I run the best offshore charter fishing in South Florida! Heck, you won’t have a better time on any fishing boat from West Palm to Miami. Why, because you get a sport fishing captain who has fished the waters of Fort Lauderhale for over 20 years. I know where to fish and how to fish for sailfish, marlin, tuna, dolphin, barracuda and just about anything that has gills. You don’t have to be a seasoned angler either.

My name is Captain David. I’m a third generation fisherman here in Ft Lauderhale, who grew up fishing South Florida’s famous waters. We take pride in catching our customers fish and letting them experience the thrill of a lifetime while fishing in Fort Lauderhale, Florida. When offshore sport fishing in Fort Lauderhale, it is important to be in the hands of a reputable captain and crew that work together as a team, including the anglers. A knowledgeable captain and crew have the ability to handle the big game action when these sport fish fight, take cruel runs and intensive dives from the deep.

Captain Mike was born and raised just north of Destin, Florida. He started fishing in these waters over 20 years ago! Captain Mike has extensive fishing experience aboard private charter boats. He loves catching fish almost as much as he loves to help others catch fish, whether it is their first trip or their 100th. You are guaranteed to have a safe and successful fishing adventure with him at the helm.

 

Captain John is one of the primer Florida fishing captains: His Dad owned and operated a fishing boat out of Destin and I grew up working on his boat. When I left home, I commercial fished for several years then ran as captain on boats in the oilfield both in the U.S. Gulf and in Mexico. I left the oilfield to get back to my roots and to “come home”. I’m now back doing what I grew up doing except now, I’m on my own boat.

 

Captain Brant has experience charter fishing the waters from Naples to Marco Island.

Capt Brant is an offshore specialist that provides a first-class fishing experience with over 30 years of fishing SW Florida for grouper, snapper, kingfish, shark, permit, and cobia.
He also provides backwater fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands area. Call us now and charter one of Captain Brant’s three charter boats of 32, 30 and 21 foot.

Captain Jeff started fishing in the late 70s out of Canaveral long before the cruise ships started operating out of the port. His first offshore boat was a 14′ Jon boat that he would go shark fishing in.

Well, over the years Captain Jeff’s boats have grown, and he now runs those same waters in a 29′ angler which is a pleasure to ride in and when needed can run at 40 knots to get you on the fish quick. Jeff is a courteous and knowledgeable captain who would love for you to come along, enjoy the day and CATCH BIG FISH!

Captain Roland has been passionate for the outdoors since early childhood. Growing up on Merritt Island, Florida,Captain Roland was home-schooled through high school. The great part of the home-schooling experience was the time it afforded me to fish – almost on a daily basis- which was perfect! His house was on the Indian River. As he grew older, he upgraded his small john boats for flats boats; and increased the range of his fishing territory. Fueled by his love of fishing; and desire to learn and study the patterns of saltwater game fish.

Capt Lee has been fishing all his life. Nobody knows these waters better when it comes to bottom fishing and hot spots. Up to 12 passengers in his 46 foot custom boat can have blast drift fishing or searching for Dolphin.

Capt. Lee and his professional crew will ensure that you and your family have a safe and enjoyable trip filled with fun and personal service on the beautiful blue waters from Intracoastal.

As a professional guide, Capt Ron truly enjoys helping his clients fishing dreams come true. We all have special dreams that seem to never come true. If your dream is to catch a trophy fish, Capt Ron would be honored to help make that dream come true.

He believes in serving his clients, keeping them safe, and most importantly making their time on the water fun and enjoyable.