Tide Flies Fishing Charters – Bass 

4.9/5 (27 reviews)
 
State licensed
 2200 East Lake Road South, Palm Harbor, FL 34685, United States

Tide Flies Fishing Charters – Bass 

Up to 9 miles
Palm Harbor, FL, United States
22 ft
4
4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Florida's saltwater fishing may be the talk of the town but never underestimate the bountiful and exciting Bass fishing that the Sunshine state has to offer. Tide Flies Fishing Charters is keen on showing you just why dismissing Florida's fresh waters is a mistake!

Captain Nick Halenkamp will be your friendly guide on this fishing journey. He's been fishing the fresh waters of Florida since he was a little boy when his mother inspired him to become an angler. He knows where the hottest secret fishing spots for Bass are and he'll gladly take you to them. He knows that keeping you happy requires more than just showing you to the best fishing spots and Capt. Nick prides himself on providing you with excellent customer service – he'll clean and fillet your catch and will work very hard to make you as comfortable as possible.

You will fish from his 22' flats boat, manufactured by the Aguasport company. She can comfortably hold you and your 3 best fishing buddies, without tangling lines. You can rely on Captain Nick to help you out with anything you need, from rigging your bait to giving you the best casting technique for the local Bass. You will fish three gorgeous lakes in this area: Lake Seminole, Lake Tarpon, and Alligator Lake.

The minimum age for children is 3 and above, the captain will provide you with all safety equipment. Tide Flies Fishing Charters supplies customers with quality equipment, just remember to bring sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a waterproof camera to capture your record catch.

Come on down and join Tide Flies Fishing Charters for an exciting freshwater fishing adventure in the heart of the Sunshine State!

Florida's saltwater fishing may be the talk of the town but never underestimate the bountiful and exciting Bass fishing that the Sunshine state has to offer. Tide Flies Fishing Charters is keen on showing you just why dismissing Florida's fresh waters is a mistake!

Captain Nick Halenkamp will be your friendly guide on this fishing journey. He's been fishing the fresh waters of Florida since he was a little boy when his mother inspired him to become an angler. He knows where the hottest secret fishing spots for Bass are and he'll gladly take you to them. He knows that keeping you happy requires more than just showing you to the best fishing spots and Capt. Nick prides himself on providing you with excellent customer service – he'll clean and fillet your catch and will work very hard to make you as comfortable as possible.

You will fish from his 22' flats boat, manufactured by the Aguasport company. She can comfortably hold you and your 3 best fishing buddies, without tangling lines. You can rely on Captain Nick to help you out with anything you need, from rigging your bait to giving you the best casting technique for the local Bass. You will fish three gorgeous lakes in this area: Lake Seminole, Lake Tarpon, and Alligator Lake.

The minimum age for children is 3 and above, the captain will provide you with all safety equipment. Tide Flies Fishing Charters supplies customers with quality equipment, just remember to bring sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a waterproof camera to capture your record catch.

Come on down and join Tide Flies Fishing Charters for an exciting freshwater fishing adventure in the heart of the Sunshine State!

Nick Halenkamp
Captain
Nick Halenkamp
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
Amberjack
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (1:00 PM, 2:00 PM)
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
Catfish
Alligator Gar
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
27 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Anita Leuschen
Anita Leuschen
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Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Great trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 20263 adults1 child

Captain Nick was great preparing us for the trip and provided eveything needed to have a great fishing trip. Our boys caught multiple fish despite the hot temperatures recently. Thank you, Captain Nick!

Nick Halenkamp
Response from Captain

Thank you! Glad I got the boys on some decent fish!

Taylor Arnett
Taylor Arnett
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Bass Fishing with Nick!
Half Day Trip (AM) - 6:00 AM on July 6, 20263 adults1 child

Large mouth bass on lake tarpon caught 10, the biggest being right at 4lbs. Just did half day had a great time. Nick was great wothnour kids.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Nick Halenkamp
Response from Captain

Thank you, yeah not a bad day in that heat!

Matt Mikel
Matt Mikel
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
January fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) - 8:00 AM on January 6, 20261 adult3 children

Nick Halenkamp
Response from Captain

Thanks, glad you had a great time!

Dan Heitzenrater
Dan Heitzenrater
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Enjoyable fishing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 18, 20252 adults

Nice guy with a knowledge of the water & fish.

Nick Halenkamp
Response from Captain

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

David Goodlund
David Goodlund
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fantastic day!
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 13, 20254 adults

Our guide Nick did a great job!!

Nick Halenkamp
Response from Captain

Thank you, glad you had a good time

FAQs about Tide Flies Fishing Charters – Bass

Tide Flies Fishing Charters – Bass offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) - 6:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Tide Flies Fishing Charters – Bass, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Tide Flies Fishing Charters – Bass include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Prepared before you arrive)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (At the dock we can filet your fish, it is included in price.)
  • Fishing license (Licenses are included.)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Tide Flies Fishing Charters – Bass offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Lake Tarpon, Lake Seminole, or Alligator Lake)
  • Lake fishing
Tide Flies Fishing Charters – Bass offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tide Flies Fishing Charters – Bass include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bream (Black)
  • Crappie

Your captain

Nick Halenkamp
Nick Halenkamp
Nick Halenkamp

Palm Harbor, Florida, United States

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195 Customer reviews
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Member since May 2017
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Captain Nick Halenkamp is a true local, born and raised in the area. He was taught how to fish by his mother and became enamored with the amazing Bass fishing Florida has to offer. Years later he discovered that saltwater fishing was his passion too and decided to expand his skills in that area. He's been fishing for the past 15 years and loves passing his vast knowledge of the local waters on to his customers. Capt. Nick takes pride in his customer service skills, knowing that it takes more than a good fishing spot to keep your customers happy – he works very hard ensure that all of his guests have an amazing time on the water, no matter what their catch is.

ID & license verified
195 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2017
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Nick Halenkamp is a true local, born and raised in the area. He was taught how to fish by his mother and became enamored with the amazing Bass fishing Florida has to offer. Years later he discovered that saltwater fishing was his passion too and decided to expand his skills in that area. He's been fishing for the past 15 years and loves passing his vast knowledge of the local waters on to his customers. Capt. Nick takes pride in his customer service skills, knowing that it takes more than a good fishing spot to keep your customers happy – he works very hard ensure that all of his guests have an amazing time on the water, no matter what their catch is.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Bream
Black Bream
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Bream
Black Bream
Crappie
Crappie

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1988
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Aguasport
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Tarpon, Lake Seminole, or Alligator Lake
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Prepared before you arrive
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
At the dock we can filet your fish, it is included in price.
Fishing license
Licenses are included.
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Min. age is 3+, all life jackets provided
You keep catch
If the fish is over 16'' total length
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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:

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 Visa

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 American Express

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