Promise Ranch – Rock Pit Fishing 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 7010 County Road 478, Center Hill, FL 33514, United States

Promise Ranch – Rock Pit Fishing 

Center Hill, FL, United States
18 ft
4
5.0/5 (1 review)

When it comes to that freshwater favorite, the Largemouth Bass, what could be better than having an entire fishery chock-full of this species all to yourself? If this sounds like a dream come true to you, then put Promise Ranch, located in Center Hill, FL, at the top of your fishing bucket list. This ranch is home to a truly unique rock pit lake, named 'Scorpion Lake,' and offers guests the once-in-a-lifetime chance to hook the Bass of their dreams in total privacy.

Promise Ranch is a 1,300 acre family-owned ranch. Founded in 2000, owners Don and Misty Buckner know just how important a great day of Largemouth Bass fishing is! They've spent many years ensuring that their ranch is the number one destination for Bass fishing in Florida, and offer guests an incredible, all-inclusive angling experience. Whether you're an avid angler or are a total newbie, a trip to this ranch will show you what a great day of lake fishing is really all about.

You'll be guided on your trip by Schirra McDaniel. Born and raised here in Lake County, FL, he started fishing at a very early age, and is a full-time guide on Scorpion Lake. This means he knows exactly where the hottest spots around are! Thanks to Schirra's wealth of experience, it's not unusual for guests to land 20+ Bass on one half-day trip. He'll take you out to the best fishing grounds on board his 18' SunChaser pontoon, and will make sure you're equipped with top-notch rods, reels, lures, and tackle.

Promise Ranch operates a strictly catch-and-release policy, as they want to preserve this species, and allow plenty of guests to enjoy the battle that comes with reeling them in! Make sure you bring along your camera, because you'll want to record the picture-perfect moment of hooking a trophy-sized fish. Your captain will have everything else you need on board his vessel, including your fishing license. All that's left is to come on down to Promise Ranch for the Bass fishing adventure of a lifetime!

When it comes to that freshwater favorite, the Largemouth Bass, what could be better than having an entire fishery chock-full of this species all to yourself? If this sounds like a dream come true to you, then put Promise Ranch, located in Center Hill, FL, at the top of your fishing bucket list. This ranch is home to a truly unique rock pit lake, named 'Scorpion Lake,' and offers guests the once-in-a-lifetime chance to hook the Bass of their dreams in total privacy.

Promise Ranch is a 1,300 acre family-owned ranch. Founded in 2000, owners Don and Misty Buckner know just how important a great day of Largemouth Bass fishing is! They've spent many years ensuring that their ranch is the number one destination for Bass fishing in Florida, and offer guests an incredible, all-inclusive angling experience. Whether you're an avid angler or are a total newbie, a trip to this ranch will show you what a great day of lake fishing is really all about.

You'll be guided on your trip by Schirra McDaniel. Born and raised here in Lake County, FL, he started fishing at a very early age, and is a full-time guide on Scorpion Lake. This means he knows exactly where the hottest spots around are! Thanks to Schirra's wealth of experience, it's not unusual for guests to land 20+ Bass on one half-day trip. He'll take you out to the best fishing grounds on board his 18' SunChaser pontoon, and will make sure you're equipped with top-notch rods, reels, lures, and tackle.

Promise Ranch operates a strictly catch-and-release policy, as they want to preserve this species, and allow plenty of guests to enjoy the battle that comes with reeling them in! Make sure you bring along your camera, because you'll want to record the picture-perfect moment of hooking a trophy-sized fish. Your captain will have everything else you need on board his vessel, including your fishing license. All that's left is to come on down to Promise Ranch for the Bass fishing adventure of a lifetime!

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $710
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $710
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Member since 2019
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Fishing with Schirra
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 20192 adults

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass

FAQs about Promise Ranch – Rock Pit Fishing

Promise Ranch – Rock Pit Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $710 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $710 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Promise Ranch – Rock Pit Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Promise Ranch – Rock Pit Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, Lews)
  • Live bait (Additional cost, let Capt. know in advance)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing license
Promise Ranch – Rock Pit Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Promise Ranch – Rock Pit Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Promise Ranch – Rock Pit Fishing include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)

Your captain

Schirra McDaniel
Schirra McDaniel
Schirra McDaniel

Center Hill, Florida, United States

1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2019

Capt. Schirra is a true local fisherman – he was born and raised here in Lake County, Florida. Hunting and fishing became a big part of his life at a very early age, and to this day he loves being out in the beautiful nature that this part of Florida has to offer. He turned this love of nature and being out on the water into a charter business, and now he is is the full time guide on Scorpion Lake at Promise Ranch. He has a real passion to help his guests fully enjoy the outdoor experience of a lifetime!

1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2019

Capt. Schirra is a true local fisherman – he was born and raised here in Lake County, Florida. Hunting and fishing became a big part of his life at a very early age, and to this day he loves being out in the beautiful nature that this part of Florida has to offer. He turned this love of nature and being out on the water into a charter business, and now he is is the full time guide on Scorpion Lake at Promise Ranch. He has a real passion to help his guests fully enjoy the outdoor experience of a lifetime!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Other
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
SunChaser
Boat type
Pontoon
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
17 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Jigging
Drift Fishing

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
Penn, Shimano, Lews
Live bait
Additional cost, let Capt. know in advance
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing license

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
3 and older
Catch and release mandatory
Only catch and release

How you can pay

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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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