Bass Whisper Guide – Fort Lauderdale

Discover the hidden wonders of the Florida Everglades with Bass Whisper Guide, and get ready for an incredible journey! Your guide for the day, JP Mckay, is a tournament-winning angler with over 30 years of experience as a guide, fishing throughout southern Florida. His clients describe him as a great host who enjoys having people aboard.

JP is extremely knowledgeable about spawning and feeding patterns, as well as which seasons produce the best types of fish. After fishing for so long, understanding these waters has become second nature to him. There’s nothing that makes JP happier than transferring that passion to new anglers and having them hook their first big Bass.

You’ll depart from Everglades Holiday Park, aboard a 21’ Storm Bass boat. Her shallow draft makes her perfect for planing skinny waters, giving you an ideal Bass fishing experience. She’s equipped with a fishfinder, wireless trolling motor, top-quality Shimano gear, a live well, lures, and baitcasters. Each trip accommodates 2 guests and both can fish at the same time without tangling lines.

Your main targets for the day are Peacock Bass and Largemouth Bass. Both are extremely popular due to their good game qualities, and are fun to catch for anglers of all ages and levels of experience. Make sure you bring a camera along because Peacock Bass is perhaps one of the most beautiful and interesting-looking freshwater fish out there!

You’ll also be able to target various Panfish, such as Bluegill Crappie. These fish are lots of fun for kids to catch due to their size. It’s the perfect opportunity for young ones to build their confidence!

If you enjoy live baiting, you can buy fresh shiners before the trip. Native shiners cost $10 a dozen, and wild golden shiners go for about $20 a dozen. Just be sure to purchase a fishing license online, pack some snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and light clothing, and get ready to fish the Everglades with Bass Whisper Guide!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    Enjoy a fun and productive morning, targeting Largemouth and Peacock Bass along the Everglades. You may also encounter various Panfish, such as Bream, Oscars, and Crappie. This trip includes lures, but if you want to use Shiners as live bait, your guide will show you where you can purchase them before the trip. Also, please keep in mind you'll have to buy a fishing license online prior to your trip. Shimano rods and reels are provided. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks and get ready for an adventure!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $400
    Bass Whisper Guide will take you on an adventure in the Everglades to target Largemouth and Peacock Bass. Other fish you may encounter along the way are various types of Panfish, including Crappie, Bream, and Oscars. If you want to use live bait, your guide will show you where you can buy shiners before the trip. **Please note, due to excessive temperatures from June through September, the captain highly recommends the morning trips. Please purchase a fishing license ahead of time for this trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    This full-day trip will see you fishing the Everglades for Largemouth and Peacock Bass. Other species you can target are Panfish, such as Bream, Bluegill Crappie, and Oscars. Your trip includes lures, but if you want to use live bait, your guide JP Mckay will show you where you can buy shiners. You'll have to purchase a fishing license before your trip but everything else will be provided, including top-of-the-line Shimano rods and reels. Get ready for a fun day of Bass fishing and book your trip today!
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FAQs about Bass Whisper Guide – Fort Lauderdale

Bass Whisper Guide – Fort Lauderdale offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Bass Whisper Guide – Fort Lauderdale, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Bass Whisper Guide – Fort Lauderdale include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano )
  • Lures

Bass Whisper Guide – Fort Lauderdale offers the following types of fishing:
  • Flats Fishing (Florida Everglades)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Florida Everglades)

Bass Whisper Guide – Fort Lauderdale offers the following fishing technique:
  • Heavy Tackle

Top targeted fish species with Bass Whisper Guide – Fort Lauderdale include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Crappie

Meet the Captain

JP Mckay
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
160 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2017
JP has been guiding for over 30 years, as well as catching trophy fish and winning tournaments for more than 27 years. He is an extremely pleasant and interesting person with tons of fishing and tournament tales to tell, so when you go out on your trip, pay close attention to what he's saying! JP is a patient and knowledgeable teacher who loves seeing his anglers smile. He says, "There is nothing quite like seeing a grandfather catch his biggest Bass or a grandson catch his very first Bass!"

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Peacock) Peacock Bass
Crappie Crappie

Boat specs

Storm (Bass boat) originally built in 2009. Powered by a 250HP Mercury Pro XS engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Flats Fishing
Florida Everglades
Backcountry Fishing
Florida Everglades

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle

Amenities

Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Lures

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

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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jamie H.
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1/2 Day Everglades and Full Day Offshore!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2023
JP was absolutely ON THE FISH as soon as we anchored! He knew what he was doing and not only guided us putting us on the fish,...
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Michel D.
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Half day trip with captain JP Mckay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 18, 2023
What a fantastic day spend with a fantastic captain, the boat is great, every thing was simply perfect, Thank you...
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Great fun with "The Bass Whisperer"

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 25, 2022
This was our first time fishing in the Everglades.  Captain JK is knowledgeable about fishing of course- but he also knows...
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Kelly D.
Indianapolis, IN
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Half day Everglades fishing with JP

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 21, 2021
This was the highlight of our vacation! My husband and myself enjoy fishing back at home but we had never done a fishing charter...
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Paul D.
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Greatest fishing trip ever!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 7, 2022
JP really is the Bass whisper. He put us on 37 peacock bass the biggest about 5 pounds, also one 3 1/2 pound large mouth, two...
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