Get ready for a freshwater adventure in Central Florida with Family Style Fishing! Your guide for the day, Allen Maddox, is a 3rd-generation angler and Florida native with a lifetime of experience fishing the lakes and rivers around Orlando. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing family trip or the ultimate freshwater challenge, your time on board will be tailored to fit your needs and preferences.

You’ll be fishing from a 21’ Sea Chaser bay boat, equipped with a wireless trolling motor, live bait tank, state-of-the-art navigational equipment, safety gear, and fishing tackle. The boat’s shallow draft is perfect for fishing rivers, lakes, and other low-lying areas and the deck is spacious enough to accommodate you and 3 other guests. Everyone can fish at the same time and kids of all ages are more than welcome aboard.

You’ll be targeting Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and Sunfish while casting, jigging, and trolling. Allen also specializes in popping, drifting, and spinning so you can expect to switch up your style depending on what your target species is.

If the sun is too hot and you prefer night fishing, Allen also offers trips starting at 6:00 p.m. so you can fish while you enjoy the beautiful sunset. You’ll be provided with high-end rods and reels made by Penn and Abu Garcia. You can also buy live bait for an additional price of $30 a dozen. At the end of the day, your catch will be cleaned and filleted so it’s one step closer to becoming a delicious entrée!

You will need to purchase your own fishing license. Just be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure and bring some sunscreen as well as your favorite food and drinks.

Book your next adventure with Family Style Fishing and get ready to have an incredible journey fishing the lakes and rivers of Central Florida! Just click on that Instant Book button at the top and start counting the days down!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $350
    Discover some of the many untouched rivers and lakes around Orlando and get ready to catch some amazing freshwater fish! Your main target species include Sunfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Catfish. Your guide will supply the rods and reels, as well as your fishing license. Please note that there's an additional fee for live bait ($30 per dozen). Just bring some snacks and drinks and be sure to arrive 15 minutes before the trip and the rest will be taken care of!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Evening
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 31 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $350
    Discover some of the many untouched rivers and lakes around Orlando and get ready to catch some amazing freshwater fish! Your main target species include Sunfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Catfish. Your guide will supply the rods and reels, as well as your fishing license. Please note that there's an additional fee for live bait ($30 per dozen). Just bring some snacks and drinks and be sure to arrive 15 minutes before the trip and the rest will be taken care of!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - May 31
    US $450
    Get ready to enjoy a fun 6 hours of action-packed fishing! You'll be fishing the rivers and lakes around Orlando to target species such as Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sunfish, and more! You'll be supplied with premium fishing gear and a Florida State Fishing License. Please keep in mind that there's an additional fee for live bait at $30 per dozen. Just arrive at the dock 15 minutes before departure, bring snacks, drinks, and sunscreen and get ready for an incredible journey!
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
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FAQs about Family Style Fishing

Family Style Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Evening (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Family Style Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Family Style Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Abu Garcia & Penn )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Family Style Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing

Family Style Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Family Style Fishing include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Sunfish

Meet the Captain

Allen Maddox
Orlando, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
77 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2019
Allen Maddox has been fishing since he was old enough to hold his own rod and reel. He’s a 3rd-generation fisherman and Florida native and grew up fishing all the rivers and lakes of central Florida. He’s been running charters as a licensed captain since 2015 and before that, he used to manufacture underwater fishing lights. Being able to take families out on the water and show them a great time has become his favorite part of the job. He loves teaching beginners different fishing techniques, especially children, as there’s no greater feeling than passing that same passion down to the younger generation. Allen invites you to join him on an incredible adventure of freshwater fishing in Central Florida and get ready to catch some awesome fish with Family Style Fishing!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Catfish Catfish
Crappie Crappie
Sunfish Sunfish

Boat specs

Carolina Skiff (Bay boat) originally built in 2016. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Abu Garcia & Penn
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 77 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
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Sam H.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 16, 2023
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Brendan M.
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Above and beyond

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 8, 2023
Had a lovely trip with Allen. Just liked to say a massive thank you to him, first time lake fishing and he was very patient...
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Fantastic Captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on October 4, 2023
Captain Allen is knowledgeable and is all around the guy you want to have on the boat.  He is willing to stay out of your...
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Louis A.
Greer, SC
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Early morning fish in September

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on September 7, 2023
Me and my two friends had a great time catching bass.  My friend got a 7.62lb bass and my other got a 4lb one.  I caught...
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on January 14, 2024
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