Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee

Bass Flats & Beyond operates around Southeast Florida, getting groups onto that fish of a lifetime in a staggering range of habitats. Capt. John Larsen is skilled at catching many types of fish, but his real passion is Bass fishing.

You will be spending your day out on Lake Okeechobee battling huge Largemouth Bass. This is some of the best Bass action in the state, and you couldn’t pick a more beautiful place to do it.

Capt. John’s 22’ Sterling 2020 is a thing of beauty. Built in 2020 and designed specifically for this style of fishing, she boasts a top speed of 65 knots, which is enough to have a great day even without fishing! The vessel also has plenty of fishing space, Garmin electronics, stereo, and 3 livewells to keep your bait fresh and fighting fit.

Bass Flats & Beyond specializes in light tackle and fly fishing. You will be supplied with tournament-grade conventional tackle and can bring your favorite fly gear along, too. You will also have a range of lures to choose from, and Capt. John can stock live bait for a small surcharge.

Just pack your license, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and any food and drink you want for the day, and you’re good to go.

This is exactly what makes Florida Bass fishing so good. A seasoned, passionate captain with a great boat and a can-do attitude. Oh, and some incredible lakes teeming with trophy fish!

Want to fish with Capt. John, but Okeechobee is slightly too far for you? Don’t worry, as this friendly, experienced captain runs fishing charters in Jupiter, Stuart, and Clewiston, too – check out his other listings with us by clicking on his profile below, and find the charter nearest to you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Bass Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $325
    Enjoy a half day on Lake Okeechobee. Target trophy Largemouth Bass, and head home with lots of unforgettable memories.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $450
    A little more time on the water means you can make more casts, giving you more chances to catch that 10 pounder.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip - Bass Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $575
    Spend the whole day targeting Largemouth Bass in Florida's top freshwater spots. This trip will see you fishing all day long to try and land a real record-breaker.
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Split Day
    In demand! Last booked: 12 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $675
    Spend the morning on Lake Okeechobee targeting swamp donkey Largemouth. The break for lunch and head to lake Osborn for Peacock Bass and Clown Knife Fish.
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FAQs about Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee

Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Bass Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip - Bass Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 9 Hour Trip – Split Day (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Bottled water)

Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)

Meet the Captain

John Larsen
Belle Glade, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
94 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since April 2018
My dad owned a dive shop in Jupiter. I got familiar with with the reefs and wrecks spearfishing when I was very young. Later on, at UCF, I was on the Bass fishing team and won some tournaments. I'd say that ever since then Bass fishing is my absolute favorite. I got intimately familiar with both freshwater and saltwater fishing in Florida.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass

Boat specs

Sterling (Flats boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 250HP Mercury ProXS engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 65 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Bottled water

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
Great day on Okeechobee
Great day on Okeechobee
Great day on Okeechobee
+50
Angler rating
34
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Rogan I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome time! Lots of fish!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Bass Fishing on October 26, 2023
John was VERY knowledgeable. Thee best fishing guide I had ever had. We went for peacock bass instead of large mouth because...
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Robert T.
Excellent
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Lake O bass fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Bass Fishing on January 23, 2024
My brother flew down from up north so we booked two days with Captain John. So…. The first cast of the first day my brother...
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Daniel S.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on Okeechobee

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on February 24, 2024
A Party of 4 and we had a great day on Lake Okeechobee. Here’s a short video of our fish…. **hidden content**
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Gregory P.
Moseley, VA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Peacock Bass 6 hour

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 25, 2023
Our expectations of this special day with our 10 year old grandson was exceeded by how many peacock bass we caught (catching...
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Michael B.
Excellent
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Lots of fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Bass Fishing on October 23, 2023
Best Peacock Bass fishing experience. We caught about 50 plus fish. Thanks for an amazing trip.
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