Taylor's Pokin' Fun Adventures – Freshwater

Are you ready for an awesome adventure out on the lakes of Ocala National Forest? Then you need to book a trip with Taylor’s Pokin’ Fun Adventures today. Capt. Ronnie has been fishing in Florida his whole life. He has loved showing his kids and grandkids how to fish and looks forward to welcoming you on board to show you the ropes, too.

The day will be spent on his 16’ airboat. This is the best way to get to the fishing grounds fast for you and your 2 fishing friends. Whether you’ve fished before or this is your first time, you’ll have a blast zooming along the waters to get on top of the fish.

Species you can target include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Panfish. The captain will let you know which fish of what size can be kept and will fillet these for you after the trip. You should have a cooler with ice in the car to take the fish home in.

Everything you could need for a successful fishing day is included in the price of the trip. You’ll use top quality rods and reels from Penn and have live bait to use. Snacks and drinks (water and Gatorade) are also provided.

You must buy a fishing license before the day of the trip. It’s a good idea to bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

Book a trip with Taylor’s Pokin’ Fun Adventures for an unforgettable day out the whole family will enjoy.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $300
    Spend the morning fishing the world-renowned Rodman Dam, Lake George, Ocklawaha, and St. Johns Rivers on this trip. The main fish to target are Bluegill, Panfish, and Largemouth Bass. You must buy a fishing license before the day of the trip. Please note: live shiners are an additional $20.00 per dozen to the cost of the trip.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $350
    On this 6-hour trip, you'll be fishing in and around the Ocala National Forest, targeting Largemouth Bass, Panfish, and Bluegill. Penn rods and reels are provided, along with water and Gatorade. You must buy a fishing license before the trip begins. Please note: live shiners are an additional $20.00 per dozen to the cost of the trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    Enjoy fishing in and around the Ocala National Forest, targeting Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill in St. John's River, Ocklawaha River, Lake George, and Rodman Dam. You must buy a fishing license before the trip begins. **Please note: Live Shiners are $20.00 per dozen additional to cost of trip.
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FAQs about Taylor's Pokin' Fun Adventures – Freshwater

Taylor's Pokin' Fun Adventures – Freshwater offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Taylor's Pokin' Fun Adventures – Freshwater, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Taylor's Pokin' Fun Adventures – Freshwater include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Chips & Cookies )
  • Drinks (Water, & Gatorade)
  • Fishing License (Purchase of a FL Fresh Water License is required)

Taylor's Pokin' Fun Adventures – Freshwater offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Taylor's Pokin' Fun Adventures – Freshwater offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Bowfishing (Bows provided)

Top targeted fish species with Taylor's Pokin' Fun Adventures – Freshwater include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bowfin
  • Bream (Black)
  • Bream (Common)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Garfish

Meet the Captain

Ronnie Taylor
Ocklawaha, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2018
I was fortunate enough to be raised on Florida waterways my entire life. We fished for all family vacations from grandparents to parents and I continued the tradition with my 2 boys, as well as now with my 4 grandchildren. I've always spent as much time as I possibly could on the water and after 20+ years working a "regular job" and thinking about fishing... I now have the amazing pleasure to take awesome people fishing for a living. My 3 main priorities in life are faith, family, and fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bowfin Bowfin
Bream (Black) Black Bream
Bream (Common) Common Bream

Boat specs

Marsh Masters (Airboat) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 540HP Chevrolet engine.

Length
16 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Bowfishing
Bows provided

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Chips & Cookies
Drinks
Water, & Gatorade
Fishing License
Purchase of a FL Fresh Water License is required

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
Children of all ages welcome
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Recommended on all Bass

Payment

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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James M.
Excellent
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Great time with Captain Ronnie!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 27, 2024
My son and I went out with Captain Ronnie and had a good time on his boat getting into places to fish that your normal fishing...
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Lisa T.
Ocala, Florida
Excellent
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Wow what a trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 17, 2023
My daughter had so much fun. All she wanted to do was catch A fish and she caught the 11.7 pounder. It was a great experience....
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William C.
El Paso, TX
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Full day with Captain Ronnie

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 22, 2022
My son, friend and I had an exceptional experience.  Ronnie knows the area well and knows where the fish are.  In addition...
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Theresa B.
Newberry, FL
Excellent
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Birthday fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 19, 2022
My wife got this for me for my 69th birthday. BEST birthday present ever! Captain Ronnie was an excellent teacher and guide....
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Morgan D.
Gainesville, FL
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4 hour with CPT Ronnie Taylor

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 3, 2021
CPT Ronnie helped me surprise my Fiancé on his 30th bday and I was amazing!! We had a blast, Ronnie was so polite and...
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