Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Southeast Saint Lucie Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34997, United States

Bass Flats & Beyond is a locally-owned charter service. If you’re looking for the perfect inshore trip, fishing the shallows of Stuart, FL is as good as it gets, and Capt, John Larsen knows all the best spots to visit. Snook, Tarpon, and a host of other inshore gamefish lurk in these murky waters, just waiting for a hook to come their way.

Spend the day fishing aboard a 22’ Sterling flats boat. This incredible vessel is as at home in the Indian River Lagoon as she is the local lakes. She is equipped with Garmin electronic to lock you on the best spots around, and can cruise at staggering speeds to make sure you waste no time getting to them.

You have a range of trips to choose from for your day. With options for anything from two to eight hours on the water, any schedule or budget is catered for. You can also pick your target species from one of the longest lists you’re ever likely to see.

Tarpon, Trout, and Snook top the bill, but you can also find Mangrove Snappers, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Jack Crevalle, Pompano, and so much more. Capt. John specializes in light tackle and fly fishing. He provides quality conventional tackle and welcomes fly anglers to bring their own gear along, too.

All trips come with tackle, lures, and licenses as standard. Bait can be caught on the trip, or can be purchased ahead of time for a small surcharge. At the end of your trip, all your catch will be cleaned and filleted for you, so remember to bring a big cooler!

John Larsen

Captain

John Larsen

11 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for up to 3 people
US $599 
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for up to 3 people
US $599 
6 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for up to 3 people
US $699 
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for up to 3 people
US $799 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Great Experience with John

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

75%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Experience with John

6 hour trip on January 6, 2025

Overall fun time and good experience, knowledgeable captain with great equipment. Will do it again!

Overall fun time and good experience, knowledgeable captain with great equipment. Will do it again!  

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 FishingBooker Member recommends Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart
John Larsen
John Larsen (The Captain)
Replied on January 16, 2025
Ahoy, John! Thrilled you had a great time aboard and appreciated the gear and expertise. It was a pleasure having you sail with us—looking forward to your next adventure. Anchors aweigh! 🚤

Jeremy R.
Jeremy R.

Victoria, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

6 hours with Captain John

VERIFIED

6 hour trip on May 19, 2022

John was quick to respond to texts beforehand, providing clear instructions of meeting place and time. He explained techniques clearly and thoroughly. He worked hard to successfully get us on fish. His equipment and boat were in top shape. Between the fishing and general conversation, this was a very enjoyable trip. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.

John was quick to respond to texts beforehand, providing clear instructions of meeting place and time. He explained techniques clearly and thoroughly. He worked hard to successfully get us on fish. His equipment and boat were in top shape. Between the fishing and general conversation, this was a very enjoyable trip. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.  

 Jeremy R. recommends Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart

Predrag G.
Predrag G.

Winston-Salem, NC

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day fishing

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 29, 2023

Great boat Fantastic gear but we just did not have good luck today

Great boat Fantastic gear but we just did not have good luck today  

 Predrag G. recommends Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart

Robert C.
Robert C.

Shakopee, MN

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED

6 hour trip on October 25, 2020

John is great. Fantastic boat. Really knows the flats!

John is great. Fantastic boat. Really knows the flats!  

 Robert C. recommends Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart
1 person finds this review helpful
John Larsen
John Larsen (The Captain)
Replied on October 26, 2020
I enjoyed having you guys. Hope to see you again.

FAQs about Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart

What are the trip rates for Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart?

Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $599 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $599 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $699 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 hour trip (6 hours)
  • US $799 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart?

When you book a trip with Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart?

Trips booked with Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No I do not)
  • Fishing License (All saltwater trip include your fishing license and all freshwater trip you will need to purchase one at $17 each. Its the state law!)
What types of fishing does Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart offer?

Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (I am based in Palm Beach county, so we fish everything from Lake Okeechobee to the Everglades and most all of the Unban canals.)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart offer?

Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart?

Top targeted fish species with Bass Flats & Beyond - Stuart include:

  • Jack Crevalle
  • Pompano
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

John Larsen

Stuart, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
124 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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.

The fish you can target

Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Sterling
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Mercury ProXS
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
65 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

I am based in Palm Beach county, so we fish everything from Lake Okeechobee to the Everglades and most all of the Unban canals.

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

No I do not

Fishing License

All saltwater trip include your fishing license and all freshwater trip you will need to purchase one at $17 each. Its the state law!

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

No age limit, you know your kids. If you think they up for it, then I am. But generally I find around age two is a good age

You Keep Catch

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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

What’s biting in Stuart right now

Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon