David Paycheck Fishing Charters

"Orlando’s #1 rated fishing guide!" Fish for hundreds of schooling Bass or trophy Bass in Orlando with USCG Licensed Captain David “Paycheck” Pechacek. He has over 25 years of fishing experience all across the country. We will fish one of the lakes in the Orlando metro area including Lake Toho, Butler Chain or Clear Lake. He will teach you new fishing techniques & make the day all about you. Capt David loves working with people of all ages. You will always receive outstanding service, professionalism & memories you will not forget. Let’s enjoy the wildlife, catch some fish & spend some quality time with your loved ones. Let’s make some memories that last a lifetime! David Paycheck Fishing Charters is here to make your dreams become a reality!"

Let’s explore the famous Lake Tohopekaliga and many of the surrounding lakes in Orlando. The adventure starts when you board a 20’ Ranger boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. This bass boat is powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine and easily reaches speeds of 60mph. Besides navigational and safety gear, there’s also a live bait tank. No matter what trip you choose, this boat will always provide a safe and reliable ride.

Your main targets for the day are Largemouth Bass and Crappie. Switch between different techniques, such as trolling, spinning, and jigging, and see which one works best for you. One thing is for sure, no matter what you catch, you’ll have a very tasty meal afterward. Feel free to bring your cooler and keep the fish fresh till you get back home.

Your captain will take care of all the fishing equipment you’ll need for the day. But you’re more than welcome to bring what rods and baits you’re comfortable fishing with. Don’t forget to purchase your freshwater fishing license and pack some snacks and drinks for the day. Captain David will provide you with a yeti filled with ice, water, and some sodas. Let’s go have an absolutely amazing day on the water together!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $275
    A special 2-hour peak fishing time trip. Fish only the peak first 2 and a half hours in the morning. The trip is also great if you're short on time or if you want to bring kids. The captain will have water and ice as well as all your fishing equipment ready for an amazing day on the water. Once you book your trip, the crew will arrange a place to meet based on where the fish is biting! The price does not include the cost of live bait, which varies.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $275
    A special 2-hour peak fishing time trip. Fish only the peak first 2 and a half hours in the morning. The trip is also great if you're short on time or if you want to bring kids. The captain will have water and ice as well as all your fishing equipment ready for an amazing day on the water. Once you book your trip, the crew will arrange a place to meet based on where the fish is biting! The price does not include the cost of live bait, which varies.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $375
    This trip is tailored to someone who wants just a few hours on the water. Don't forget to pack some snacks and your favorite drinks for the day. The captain will have water, ice, and all your fishing equipment ready for an amazing day on the water. Once you book your trip, the crew will arrange a place to meet based on where the fish is biting! The price does not include the cost of live bait and it can vary.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 13 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $475
    Start your day off right! This is a morning bite, which always offers the best action. Don't forget to pack some snacks and your favorite drinks for the day. The captain will have water and ice and have all your fishing equipment ready for an amazing day on the water. Once you book your trip, we'll arrange a place to meet based on where the fish are biting! Price does not include cost for live bait (price varies).
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $525
    Have a nice relaxing evening chasing Bass, all while watching the beautiful sun go down here in the Sunshine state. It's absolutely stunning! Don't forget to pack some snacks and your favorite drinks for the day. The captain will provide water and ice and have all your fishing equipment ready for an amazing day on the water. Once you book your trip, the crew will arrange a place to meet based on where the fish is biting! The price does not include the cost of live bait (price varies).
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $675
    Start your morning off right! You'll spend 6 hours fishing for your next trophy Bass with all the necessary equipment provided. Don't forget to pack some snacks and your favorite drinks for the day. The captain will supply water and ice and have all your fishing equipment ready for an amazing day on the water. Once you book your trip, the crew will arrange a place to meet based on where the fish is biting! The price does not include the cost of live bait (price varies).
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $675
    Get that afternoon/evening bite going! You'll spend 6 hours fishing for your next trophy Bass with all the necessary equipment provided. Don't forget to pack some snacks and your favorite drinks for the day. The captain will provide water and ice and have all your fishing equipment ready for an amazing day on the water. Once you book your trip, the crew will arrange a place to meet based on where the fish is biting! The price does not include the cost of live bait (price varies).
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip โ€“ Saltwater
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $875
    Are you in Orlando for the parks, work, or family but want to get your saltwater fix? Look no further than world-famous David Paycheck. He will take you just an hour from Orlando to the Indian River (Titusville area) for an amazing day on the water catching Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and so much more! Don't forget to pack some snacks and your favorite drinks for the day. The captain will have water and ice as well as all your fishing equipment ready to go. The price does not include bait (varies).
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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Customer reviews

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Diane D.
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3 Hour Fishing Tour - Loads of fish!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on July 21, 2024
Sean and I had a great time this morning out with David Paycheck Fishing Charters. It was a beautiful morning on the lake....
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Mike F.
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Morning trip with Captain Dave!

May 12, 2024
Amazing trip with Captain Dave this week!!!ย  Put us on TONS of big fish (Dave ~ Luigi will be talking about that 6-pounder...
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David W.
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Best Fishing Trip Ever!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (AM) on July 2, 2024
We had a fantastic time fishing with Captain David! All the reviews are spot on. Communication was excellent before the trip....
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Grant M.
London, United Kingdom
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Half day trip

4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 6, 2024
Booked a half day trip for myself and my wife, David made booking and arrangements so simple and helpful with any questions...
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Dylan R.
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Full day, twice in a row.

6 Hour Trip (AM) on April 29, 2024
Look; not only did David put us on the fish, he made our experience excellent! He was very easy to get a long with, helpful...
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FAQs about David Paycheck Fishing Charters

David Paycheck Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $275 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $275 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip โ€“ Saltwater (8 hours)

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

Trips booked with David Paycheck Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (I have a cooler with waters and ice. Feel free to help yourself. If you would like other stuff to drink then feel free to bring other drinks and snacks ??)

David Paycheck Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (I run most of my freshwater trips on the most famous of all Florida Lakes โ€œLake Tohoโ€ where the biggest 5 fish limit in Bassmaster history was brought to the scales. )
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

David Paycheck Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with David Paycheck Fishing Charters include:
  • Alligator Gar
  • Amberjack
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Carp
  • Clown Knife Fish
  • Crappie
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Sunfish
  • Tarpon

Your captain

David Pechacek
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Member since March 2021
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Captain David started fishing with his father when he was a kid. He then graduated to fishing tournaments when he was 16 to see how well he could compete against the best fisherman in the midwest. Starting in 2015, Captain David followed his ever-growing fishing passion all the way to the professional level for a few years. In 2018, he decided he wanted to be a full-time fishing guide, to show other people how to catch fish and fall in love with this sport that he so much adores. Come join him fishing, have a blast, make tons of memories, and learn some fishing tricks to take home for yourself!

The fish you can target

Alligator Gar Alligator Gar
Amberjack Amberjack
Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Peacock) Peacock Bass

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bass boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
57 knots

Whichย types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
I run most of my freshwater trips on the most famous of all Florida Lakes โ€œLake Tohoโ€ where the biggest 5 fish limit in Bassmaster history was brought to the scales.
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Whichย fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Whichย amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Whatโ€™s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
I have a cooler with waters and ice. Feel free to help yourself. If you would like other stuff to drink then feel free to bring other drinks and snacks ??

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Whatย the listing policiesย are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids are always welcome! I think it just makes the on the water experience that much more enjoyable.
Catch and Release Mandatory
I only do catch and release because Lake Toho is considered a trophy lake and we donโ€™t want to take out the good genes out of the lake.

How you can pay

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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