Fort Pierce fishing charters
Inshore and deep sea fishing, plus bass lakes to the west.
Book a local captain for inshore fishing on the Indian River Lagoon or a deep sea trip on the Atlantic out of Fort Pierce, or a guide for largemouth bass, crappie or a pontoon day on Headwaters Lake, the Stick Marsh and Lake Okeechobee. Inshore trips start at $550 and deep sea trips at $700 for 4 hours. Bass trips start at $350 for 4 hours.
Build Your Trip
Book your Fort Pierce fishing trips today: inshore and deep sea out of Fort Pierce, plus the bass lakes to the west.
Tell us what sounds fun and we’ll show the trips that fit, or pick a trip and the fish you want.
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Saltwater
Lakes west of Fort Pierce
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Where do you want to fish? How longPick a trip to see your options and the live calendar.
Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm. Your guide or captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip. Distances are straight-line estimates; drive times vary with traffic.
Reviews from Fort Pierce trips
5.0213 reviews
Always enjoy coming out to fish Headwaters with Captain Paul! I’ll be back!
Jim Amsler · October 2026 · Google
Epic day on the water!
First time fishing with Captain Lemay and he did not disappoint at all. He was very courteous and worked great with my grandson Giving him advice on the ins and outs of landing them all . We did a four hour trip on headwaters and it was a great day of memories of epic proportions, He put my…
William Cooper · April 2026
Captain Bill was on the money again! Had a great day fishing with 32 in the boat! If you’re looking for Florida bass fishing, sign up with Capt Bill. You won’t be disappointed.
Jim Burch · March 2026 · Google
Fishing the Headwaters
Capt Paul Was very knowledgeable about the headwaters, and instructed us about the best methods used to catch Bass with live bait. We caught ten Bass during our afternoon charter and had an enjoyable day. My friend and I would recommend Capt Paul for your next charter. J Cattell
J Cattell · March 2026
We had a fantastic time at Headwater lake today with Captain Paul!
Holly Oconnell · February 2026 · Google
Second time I have fished with Captain Bill Goudy Jr. He did an incredible job putting me on a pile of fish on Headwaters Lake on an unseasonably cold day. Caught 56! large mouth bass. Already planning my next trip with Captain Bill.
Warren Barratt · February 2026 · Google
Great guide on a great lake.
Steve is very knowledgeable and really cares if his clients get results. He is easy to talk to and share information. If you need a seasoned and experienced guide for Fellsmere sign him up! You will not be disappointed.
Tony · February 2026
I had a great trip today with Captain Mike at Headwaters! Caught many quality fish! Absolutely beautiful day! Loved the spots Mike took me too! Wonderful conversation too!
John Linton · January 2026 · Google
Excellent fishing with Bill Goudy
A friend of mine and I went fishing with Bill Goudy at headwaters Lake in mid January. We caught a lot of fish. My friend got one over 6 pounds and I got one just under 5 pounds and a whole lot of them from their own down. The action was steady, sometimes slow, but if you waited it out, it wouldn’t…
Gary Doering · January 2026
We fished with Capt Bill Goudy Jr on Headwaters Lake on 3 Jan 2026 just after the cold weather. He put us on plenty of large bass with our best 5 weighing 24 lbs. He is knowledgeable and friendly and an excellent guide. Highly recommend him for a great day of fishing.
Tim Harrington · January 2026 · Google
Third trip with Captain Paul Dampier today,brought my daughter, she crushed it. Captain Paul had her pulling in 4# after 4#, then lined her up with a 5# ..... not done,she finished it off with a 6#...... Thank you Captain ☘️☘️☘️
Shannon Mccarthy · December 2025 · Google
I went out with Captain Bill and two of my best friends. We had a great experience. Captain Bill was amazing. He was great at communicating the best fishing technique to be successful at catching bass. All three of us caught a lot of bass and enjoyed learning about bass fishing, the area…
Rick Reeves · December 2025 · Google
What fishing charters can you book in Fort Pierce?
iOutdoors books inshore fishing trips on the Indian River Lagoon for snook, redfish and seatrout, from $550 for 4 hours, and deep sea trips on the Atlantic for sailfish, kingfish and mahi-mahi, from $700 for 4 hours. West of town, guides run bass trips on Headwaters Lake and the Stick Marsh from $400 and on Lake Okeechobee from $350 for 4 hours, plus crappie trips from $350 and pontoon trips from $500. Saltwater trips include the licensed captain, fishing license, tackle and bait; bass trips include the guide, bass boat, fuel and tackle.
Inshore, deep sea or the lakes?
| Inshore | Deep sea | Bass (lakes) | Crappie & pontoon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Indian River Lagoon and the inlet | The Atlantic off Fort Pierce | Headwaters Lake, Stick Marsh, Lake Okeechobee | Headwaters Lake, Lake Okeechobee |
| Main target | Snook, redfish, seatrout | Sailfish, kingfish, mahi-mahi | Largemouth bass | Crappie, bluegill, shellcracker |
| Trip lengths | 4, 6, 8 hours | 4, 6, 8 hours | 4, 6, 8 hours | 4, 6, 8 hours |
| Price | From $550 | From $700 | From $350 | From $350 · pontoon from $500 |
| License | Covered by the captain | Covered by the captain | Freshwater license needed, 16 and older | Freshwater license needed, 16 and older |
| Best for | Families, light tackle in protected water | Big fish and experienced anglers | Families up to 4, first-timers, trophy bass | Fish for dinner, room to relax |
| Book inshore | Book deep sea | Book bass | Book pontoon |
What’s biting by season around Fort Pierce
Full Fort Pierce fishing calendarWinter Dec–Feb
- Saltwater: Sailfish season offshore; redfish and seatrout inshore
- Lakes: Largemouth bass and crappie season
Spring Mar–May
- Saltwater: Snook and tarpon inshore; mahi start to show offshore
- Lakes: Bass after the spawn; bluegill start to bed
Summer Jun–Aug
- Saltwater: Mahi and kingfish offshore; snook inshore
- Lakes: Fish early for bass; bluegill and shellcracker
Fall Sep–Nov
- Saltwater: The mullet run inshore; kingfish offshore
- Lakes: Bass feed up as the water cools; crappie start again late in the fall
What fish can you catch in Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce fish species depend on where you fish:
- Inshore (Indian River Lagoon): snook, redfish and spotted seatrout. See Fort Pierce inshore fishing.
- Deep sea (the Atlantic): sailfish, kingfish and mahi-mahi. See Fort Pierce deep sea fishing.
- Lakes (Headwaters Lake, Stick Marsh, Lake Okeechobee): largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and shellcracker. See Fort Pierce bass fishing.
Redfish
Red drumOn the grass flats and shorelines of the lagoon.
Spotted seatrout
Speckled troutOver grass beds; a good fish for beginners.
Kingfish
King mackerelFast fish on the reefs and edges off the coast.
Mahi-mahi
DolphinfishSpring and summer, often under weed lines and floating debris.
Largemouth bass
Florida bassCaught all year on Headwaters Lake, the Stick Marsh and Lake Okeechobee.
Crappie
Speckled perchBest in the cooler months on Headwaters Lake and Lake Okeechobee.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply to many species: see the FWC freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations.
Where you’ll fish
Open in Google Maps: Fort Pierce Inlet · Headwaters Lake · Stick Marsh
Saltwater: inshore trips fish the Indian River Lagoon and the Fort Pierce Inlet, and deep sea trips run out the inlet onto the Atlantic. Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time before the trip.
Lakes: bass, crappie and pontoon trips run on Headwaters Lake and the Stick Marsh near Fellsmere, and on Lake Okeechobee out of Okeechobee City. Your guide confirms the boat ramp and start time before the trip.
Planning a fishing trip in Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce sits on the Indian River Lagoon with a deep inlet to the Atlantic, so inshore and deep sea trips start close to town. Headwaters Lake, the Stick Marsh and Lake Okeechobee are inland to the west for largemouth bass, crappie and pontoon days.
Inshore, deep sea or the lakes: how to choose
Choose inshore for snook, redfish and seatrout in protected water; it suits families and first-timers. Choose deep sea for sailfish, kingfish and mahi on the Atlantic. Choose a bass trip for largemouth bass on the lakes; bass boats take up to 4 people. Choose crappie & panfish for fish for dinner, or a pontoon for room to relax.
The best time of year
Winter is sailfish season offshore and crappie season on the lakes. Spring and summer bring snook and tarpon inshore and mahi offshore. Bass bite all year. The Fort Pierce fishing calendar has the month-by-month details.
Good to know before you book
- Licenses: saltwater licenses are covered by the captain. On freshwater trips each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt.
- Group size: bass boats take up to 4 people. The booking calendar shows the price for your group.
- Weather: if the guide or captain cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
- Cancellation: free up to 72 hours before your trip.
Fort Pierce fishing questions
How much does a fishing charter in Fort Pierce cost?
Inshore trips start at $550 for 4 hours, $650 for 6 hours and $750 for 8 hours. Deep sea trips start at $700 for 4 hours, $850 for 6 hours and $1,000 for 8 hours. Bass trips start at $350 for 4 hours on Lake Okeechobee and $400 on Headwaters Lake and the Stick Marsh. Crappie trips start at $350 and pontoon trips at $500. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.
What can I catch inshore in Fort Pierce?
Snook, redfish and spotted seatrout on the Indian River Lagoon, with tarpon in the warmer months.
What can I catch deep sea fishing out of Fort Pierce?
Sailfish, kingfish and mahi-mahi. Winter is sailfish season, and spring and summer bring mahi.
Where can I go bass fishing near Fort Pierce?
On Headwaters Lake and the Stick Marsh near Fellsmere, and on Lake Okeechobee out of Okeechobee City. In Build Your Trip, pick where you are staying and the spots sort by distance.
Do I need a fishing license?
On saltwater trips the captain’s license covers you. On freshwater trips, each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt.
What’s included in a Fort Pierce fishing trip?
Saltwater trips include the licensed captain, fishing license, rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel. Bass trips include the guide, bass boat, fuel, life jackets, rods, reels, tackle and lures. Not included: the tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.
Are these trips good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. Inshore trips fish protected water, bass trips take up to 4 people, and pontoon trips have room for the group. Your guide or captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the guide or captain 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.
