Fish With a Pro - Lake Okeechobee 

4.9/5 (447 reviews)
 
State licensed
 215 Marina Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33493, United States

Fish With a Pro - Lake Okeechobee 

Up to 3 miles
Belle Glade, FL, United States
20 ft
3
4.9/5 (447 reviews)

You can’t go wrong when you Fish With a Pro. Captain William offers exciting fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels. He's been tournament fishing and guiding on Lake Okeechobee for over 28 years.

Captain William has tournament fished against some of the top pros in the world. Pros such as Roland Martin, Kevin Van Dam, Michael Iaconelli, Shaw Grigsby, and Jimmy Houston just to name a few. With that comes a wealth of knowledge of where the hot spots are and how to catch them. He’s been fishing on the FLW and B.A.S.S. circuit for over 23 years.
Captain William is a 4-time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation Angler of the Year, a 2-time Walmart BFL Champion, and a 2-time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation-State Champion. These are just a few of the many titles he holds, so if you are up for some top-notch fishing, join him on beautiful Lake Okeechobee!

With his primary goal to make your trip a very enjoyable and memorable experience, Capt. William will work hard to put his talent to work for you. He will provide you with top-quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures to make a great catch possible.

On your day out, you will be targeting Largemouth Bass with artificial lures and/or wild shiners with light tackle or spinning rods. Fly fishing is also an option – just let the captain know in advance.

Fish With a Pro operates a 20’ Triton Bass boat. This professional fishing machine comes powered by a brand new single 200 HP Mercury engine.

This vessel is equipped with an ice-box for your snacks & refreshments.

*Live bait not included.

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

You can’t go wrong when you Fish With a Pro. Captain William offers exciting fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels. He's been tournament fishing and guiding on Lake Okeechobee for over 28 years.

Captain William has tournament fished against some of the top pros in the world. Pros such as Roland Martin, Kevin Van Dam, Michael Iaconelli, Shaw Grigsby, and Jimmy Houston just to name a few. With that comes a wealth of knowledge of where the hot spots are and how to catch them. He’s been fishing on the FLW and B.A.S.S. circuit for over 23 years.
Captain William is a 4-time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation Angler of the Year, a 2-time Walmart BFL Champion, and a 2-time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation-State Champion. These are just a few of the many titles he holds, so if you are up for some top-notch fishing, join him on beautiful Lake Okeechobee!

With his primary goal to make your trip a very enjoyable and memorable experience, Capt. William will work hard to put his talent to work for you. He will provide you with top-quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures to make a great catch possible.

On your day out, you will be targeting Largemouth Bass with artificial lures and/or wild shiners with light tackle or spinning rods. Fly fishing is also an option – just let the captain know in advance.

Fish With a Pro operates a 20’ Triton Bass boat. This professional fishing machine comes powered by a brand new single 200 HP Mercury engine.

This vessel is equipped with an ice-box for your snacks & refreshments.

*Live bait not included.

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

William Wood
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William Wood
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BIG FISH CHALLENGE!!
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
Bass (Largemouth)
US $395
Entire boat: 2 people
BIG FISH CHALLENGE!!
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $495
Entire boat: 2 people
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4.9
447 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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William Smith
William Smith
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing Experience with Captain Bill!
BIG FISH CHALLENGE!! on May 29, 20262 adults

Our largemouth bass fishing trip on Lake Okeechobee was absolutely outstanding, and a big part of that was thanks to Captain Bill. From the moment we got on the water, his knowledge of the lake, fishing patterns, and bass behavior was evident. He put us on fish quickly and worked hard throughout the day to make sure we had the best possible experience. Lake Okeechobee is an incredible fishery, and with Captain Bill's guidance, we caught several quality largemouth bass and enjoyed steady action throughout the trip. He was professional, friendly, patient, and always willing to share tips that helped improve our success. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to bass fishing, I highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Bill. His expertise, dedication, and passion for fishing made this one of the most enjoyable fishing experiences I've ever had. If you're planning a bass fishing adventure on Lake Okeechobee, Captain Bill is the guide you want.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
William Wood
Response from Captain

An AWESOME day on Lake Okeechobee!! Great weather, Great fishing and GREAT company. Thanks for the 5 stars. I always try my best to give my guests a very memorable experience on this beautiful lake. Hope you enjoyed all the pictures and videos of your trip and hope to do it again someday.

Anthony Tran
Anthony Tran
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Highly Recommended, Fishing with a Pro!
BIG FISH CHALLENGE!! on May 19, 20262 adults

My buddy and I had an awesome experience fishing Lake Okeechobee with Captain William Wood. From the start, it was clear that he really knows the lake and understands how to target productive areas. He was able to put us on hot spots throughout the trip and gave us a great chance at quality fish. Even though my buddy and I have both been fishing for years, Captain William was still extremely helpful and knowledgeable, offering advice, tips, and insight that we both appreciated. He explained what we were doing, why we were fishing certain areas, and how to approach different situations on the water. One of the highlights of the trip was hearing stories from his days as a pro angler. It added a lot to the experience and made the day feel even more memorable. On top of that, I was able to catch my personal-best bowfin with him, which made the trip even more special. Overall, it was a great day on the water and definitely a charter we won’t forget. Captain William was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to fish with. We’d absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to fish Lake Okeechobee.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
William Wood
Response from Captain

Thanks for the 5 stars Anthony 🎣👍🏻. You and Kiel were slamming them out there. Another Great day on beautiful Lake Okeechobee. Hope you enjoyed all the videos and pictures of your trip. Lets do it again someday 👍🏻🎣😎

Robert Dusanic
Robert Dusanic
Repeat angler
us
Post Falls, ID, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Really Fun Trip
BIG FISH CHALLENGE!! on April 15, 20261 adult

Even though the bite was a bit slow, I had an awesome time on this trip with Bill! I’m a 60-something bass angler and I learned stuff from Bill. He’s really knowledgeable of the lake and bass fishing in general from his many experiences on the professional tour. At the beginning of the trip I mentioned to Bill I usually don’t talk when I fish because I get locked in. By the end of the trip I couldn’t shut up! The bite was a bit off but I did catch bass with Bill. I’m not a bait fishing angler and fished completely artificial. Kind of odd, but I caught two Gar and a Bowfin on Texas rigged worms which I thought really funny for some reason since I traveled all the way to Okeechobee for this “Bucket List” trip. I caught two bass as well. I highly recommend taking a trip with Bill, he works hard for you even if the “Fishing Gods” might be looking the other way!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
William Wood
Response from Captain

Yes, sometimes we do experience a slow day on the "Big O". We tried are best, moving around to key areas. But they were not cooperating. It was a pleasure taking you out on this beautiful lake Robert and hope to do it again.

Steven Pendell
Steven Pendell
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Did the big one get away...No Sir it didnt!!
BIG FISH CHALLENGE!! on December 30, 20252 adults

I just have to say Capn William was tremendous.He's knowledgeable,a great instructor,patient,listens to your anticipations and expectation and in our case far exceeded them...As a grandpa.of a 15yo grandson to see his face when Capn William put us on fish and he hooked into a monster 6lb 10 oz Bass.He listened to instuction from Capn William and after a struggle to bring her in,landed her.Did i tell you Capn William also videos ,extremely well one handed, the whole reeling in and boating process for you!! Grandson was ecstatic,as was I.A few more bass were brought in a 3lber amongst them On what was a freezing day for Floridians I was delighted. Capn William has a YouTube channel and his video work of wildlife and our trip was A+. Thankyou so much Capn William.

William Wood
Response from Captain

It was GREAT watching Nathan reel in that MONSTER BASS!! I'm so glad you liked all the videos and pictures of your trip. I enjoy doing them for my clients. Hopefully I'll see Nathan on the B.A.S.S. Tour one day. Nice job NATHAN!!!

Lori Timmons Crofutt
Lori Timmons Crofutt
Repeat angler
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Wish list!
BIG FISH CHALLENGE!! on August 4, 20262 adults

One of hubbys wish list lakes to fish after watching fishing shows on tv. Captain William showed us a great trip and gave great warnings of where not to go qith our own boat. He also took great pics and made us a short video of our trip. Thank you Captain William.

William Wood
Response from Captain

Your very welcomed Lori! It was my pleasure taking you and Ed out on Beautiful Lake Okeechobee. Glad you enjoyed all the pictures and Videos of your trip and hope to do it again 👍🏻🎣😎

FAQs about Fish With a Pro - Lake Okeechobee

Fish With a Pro - Lake Okeechobee offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $395 per group, additional US $85 per person after 2 guests - BIG FISH CHALLENGE!! (4 hours)
  • US $395 per group, additional US $85 per person after 2 guests - BIG FISH CHALLENGE!! - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $495 per group, additional US $85 per person after 2 guests - BIG FISH CHALLENGE!! (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish With a Pro - Lake Okeechobee, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fish With a Pro - Lake Okeechobee include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
Fish With a Pro - Lake Okeechobee offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Okeechobee)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Fish With a Pro - Lake Okeechobee offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Fish With a Pro - Lake Okeechobee include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)

Your captain

William Wood
William Wood
William Wood

Belle Glade, Florida, United States

94 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
519 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2017

Captain William A. Wood is a tournament angler with a wealth of knowledge. He began fishing professional tournaments over two decades ago with B.A.S.S. and FLW. For William, there is nothing better than being on the water and anticipating the strike. And that applies to everything, from having fun with his family and friends to guiding and fishing in tournaments. Some of his accomplishments include 2-time Walmart BFL champion, 3 time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation angler of the year, Southern Division, and many more.

94 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
519 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2017

Captain William A. Wood is a tournament angler with a wealth of knowledge. He began fishing professional tournaments over two decades ago with B.A.S.S. and FLW. For William, there is nothing better than being on the water and anticipating the strike. And that applies to everything, from having fun with his family and friends to guiding and fishing in tournaments. Some of his accomplishments include 2-time Walmart BFL champion, 3 time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation angler of the year, Southern Division, and many more.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
2021 Mercury
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Okeechobee
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
At least 4 years old, life jackets supplied
Catch and release allowed

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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