Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor
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Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor

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4.9 / 5
(16 reviews)
Map of Palm Harbor, FL, United States
2200 East Lake Road South
Palm Harbor, FL, United States
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On the ink and side of Palm Harbor lies Lake Tarpon, a peaceful retreat for you to get some fishing done. Captain Bill Goudy Jr is ready to show you the waters that he loves so well and to catch some fish with you.

He welcomes you to join him on his 18’ Ranger 185vs bass boat. It was originally built in 2003 and is powered by a 175 HP Yamaha engine. It’s the ideal craft for some casual fishing out on the lake given its short size and ability to play host to a small, amicable group of people.

Largemouth Bass is the name of the game when you go fishing with Captain Bill. It’s his favorite fish to catch and they pose a fun challenge for all ages and levels of ability. Additionally, you may find yourself reeling in a couple of Crappie when you’re out with him.

He has some great fishing gear for a spot of spinning including Penn rods and Abu Garcia reels. He’ll also supply you with bottled water that’s kept chilled in his cooler. There’s more space in that cooler for you to fit in some of your own drinks and some snacks too. You’ll need to purchase a fishing license before you embark on this trip which you can do online. Be sure to take some sunglasses and sunscreen for this trip as the sun down in Florida gets really hot.

For a truly relaxing trip chasing after some Largemouth Bass, get yourself booked on this excellent lake fishing trip.

  • You Keep Catch
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4-Hour Bass Fishing Trip AM
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $350
    The early bird catches the worm and the early fisherman catches the fish. Morning fishing normally brings forth the best results so if you want a short trip with plenty of action then you've found yourself the ideal trip. You'll mainly be targeting Largemouth Bass. Captain Bill has a lifetime of experience going after this species so you're in a great pair of knowledgable hands to help you get the job done.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
  • Private trip
    4-Hour Bass Fishing Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $350
    A short afternoon trip is a great opportunity to get your kids or a friend who's new to the sport hooked onto it. The target fish, Largemouth Bass, is a fish that's simple enough for all levels to catch, yet it still offers a fun challenge as they flip in the water, determined to not join you aboard.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
  • Private trip
    6-Hour Bass Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $450
    When Captain Bill's boat is heading back to the jetty you may be wishing that you had a couple of extra hours to get a few more fish. Don't let yourself suffer that feeling of regret and make sure you have a fulfilling amount of time aboard his boat. The fun doesn't get old when you're targeting Largemouth Bass in the sun, so don't be afraid that you'll get bored of this extra time!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
  • Private trip
    8-Hr Bass Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $550
    If you're a fishing enthusiast then you've just found yourself a great chance to get some lake fishing done. You'll spend the day with Captain Bill as he shows you some great spots to reel in some Largemouth Bass. There is also always the chance that you score yourself some bonus Crappie on this Full Day Trip on Lake Trapon.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
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FAQs about Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor

Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4-Hour Bass Fishing Trip AM (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4-Hour Bass Fishing Trip PM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6-Hour Bass Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8-Hr Bass Fishing Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
Trips booked with Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Crappie

Meet the Captain

Bill Goudy Jr.
Palm Harbor, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
96 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since March 2020
Hello, I am Captain Bill and a licensed master captain. Originally born in Iowa and raised on the Mississippi River. I've been fishing ever since I was a little kid. I caught the Bass fishing bug early in life. When I was younger, I found an old Johnson spoon in my father’s tackle box, tied it on, and caught a Bass. Instantly hooked on fishing, my pursuit of a career in it was inevitable. Living on the river where his family owned a campground and bait shop, he has been putting people on fish for years. He has been married for 21 years and is a father of 4 and grandfather of 1. He heard about Headwaters Lake being open, so he moved to Florida to pursue his dream of being the first full-time fishing guide on Headwaters and now has a team of guides that work with him.  Captain Bill and the team will help get you experience Headwaters and Stick Marsh like no other, producing beautiful trophy Largemouth Bass all day long. Also, enjoy fishing Winter Haven Chain of Lakes and the surrounding Central Florida Bass fisheries are his kingdom! Don't look any further, choose the sure thing by clicking the book now button now. Let's go catch some trophies that the others only talk about!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Crappie Crappie

Boat specs

Ranger 185vs (Bass boat) originally built in 2003. Powered by a 175HP Yamaha engine.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
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
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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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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John T.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bass fishing made easy

VERIFIED   4-Hour Bass Fishing Trip AM on February 21, 2024
Captain Bill did a great job out on the lake today. Conditions have been difficult this year because of the weather but Captain...
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Warren B.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   NEW  6-Hour Bass Fishing Trip on April 2, 2024
Bill is very knowledgeable and did his very best putting us on some fish under some challenging lake conditions (which he called...
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Land O' Lakes, FL
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing day with Captain Bill

VERIFIED   4-Hour Bass Fishing Trip AM on May 16, 2023
We had an amazing time fishing with Captain Bill!!! We caught tons of fish and made so many memories. I’d give this experience...
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David B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Everything I expected from a charter.

VERIFIED   6-Hour Bass Fishing Trip on March 2, 2024
Capt Bill will definitely put you on the fish. If u want to catch big fish book with Capt Bill. Awesome day on the water.
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James W.
Chardon, OH
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6hrs w/ Capt. Bill

VERIFIED   6-Hour Bass Fishing Trip on May 11, 2023
Had a great day and the fishing was even better. We were catching bass for 6 hours and couldn’t have ask for anything better.
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