Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service 

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
 21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332, United States

Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service 

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
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21940 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
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Welcome to Everglades Fishing with Capt. Lou . I am a South Florida native, who has been chasing Largemouth and Peacock Bass in the Florida Everglades for over 35 years.

My passion is teaching and guiding anglers with how to catch Trophy Largemouth and Peacock Bass in the Florida Everglades. Our goal is to have FUN when we are on the water!

Enjoy your guide trip on my sleek, and spacious 19’ 2019 Vexus bass boat. Propelled by a quiet, but yet strong Mercury ProXS 115 HP outboard engine, this bass boat is not a speed demon, but it cruises nicely allowing you to enjoy all the scenery the Florida Everglades has to offer.

To catch the Peacock and Largemouth Bass, you will be using top shelf rods and reels, available for both adults and children. If you already have your favorite fishing equipment, great! Feel free to bring them with you.

A fresh water fishing license is REQUIRED prior to the start of the trip!

Snacks, food, and drinks are not provided, but I do provide the ice and bottled waters.

Live bait (shiners) is a provided option, at a separate cost. 

Gratuity is not included but very much appreciated. 

Deposits are non-refundable once trip-related expenses have been incurred

See you on the water! Book your Fun and Exciting Guide Trip Now!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

Great day catchin’ bass!
Great day catchin’ bass!
Full day trip with Captain Lou
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Angler rating

3
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
Showing: 3 of 3 reviews
Steve B.
Steve B.
5.0/5

Mar 24, 2025

4hr Everglades Afternoon Trip

Great day catchin’ bass!

VERIFIED

My son and I had an amazing afternoon catching bass with Capt Lou!! We caught 22+ bass, and Capt Lou set us up perfectly for our skill set and put us on fish! Would definitely do it again next time we’re back in FL!

My son and I had an amazing afternoon catching bass with Capt Lou!! We caught 22+ bass, and Capt Lou set us up perfectly for...  

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 Steve B. recommends Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service
 Steve B. recommends Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 25, 2025
Thank you for the kind words Steve. We sure had a fun outing! Thank you for choosing Bassin' with Capt. Lou guide service, and for allowing me to teach you guys what's bass fishing all about in the Everglades! Looking forward to fishing with you guys again! Capt. Lou

Matthew R.
Matthew R.

Chicago Ridge, IL

5.0/5

Jun 11, 2022

4 Hr Trip – Peacock/Largemouth Bass

Half Day Trip with Capt. Lou

VERIFIED

Had a great time fishing in the Everglades with Capt. Lou. I highly recommend booking with him. Thank you again for putting me on my first Peacock Bass. If I’m ever in the area again, I will be fishing with Capt. Lou!

Had a great time fishing in the Everglades with Capt. Lou. I highly recommend booking with him. Thank you again for putting me...  

Captain replied
 Matthew R. recommends Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
 Matthew R. recommends Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 12, 2022
Mathew, I am happy you had a great time, thank you for choosing AE guide service for your Everglades fishing experience. Looking forward to fishing with you again. Capt Lou

Andrew G.
Andrew G.

Oakland Park, FL

5.0/5

Mar 25, 2022

8 hr Trip: Peacock/Largemouth Bass

Full day trip with Captain Lou

VERIFIED

Best guide on the water! I caught 57 peacock and large mouth bass. I highly recommend booking with Captain Lou and look forward to fishing with him again.

Best guide on the water! I caught 57 peacock and large mouth bass. I highly recommend booking with Captain Lou and look forward...  

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 Andrew G. recommends Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
 Andrew G. recommends Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 26, 2022
We had a fun outing that's for sure!! Thank you!!

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hr Trip – Peacock/Largemouth Bass
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4hr Everglades Afternoon Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 hr Trip: Peacock/Largemouth Bass
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 hr Trip: Peacock/Largemouth Bass
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jan 1 - May 31 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat)
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

Great day catchin’ bass!
Great day catchin’ bass!
Full day trip with Captain Lou
+1

Angler rating

3
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
Showing: 3 of 3 reviews
Steve B.
Steve B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day catchin’ bass!

VERIFIED

4hr Everglades Afternoon Trip on March 24, 2025

My son and I had an amazing afternoon catching bass with Capt Lou!! We caught 22+ bass, and Capt Lou set us up perfectly for our skill set and put us on fish! Would definitely do it again next time we’re back in FL!

My son and I had an amazing afternoon catching bass with Capt Lou!! We caught 22+ bass, and Capt Lou set us up perfectly for our skill set and put us on fish! Would definitely do it again next time we’re back in FL!  

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 Steve B. recommends Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 25, 2025
Thank you for the kind words Steve. We sure had a fun outing! Thank you for choosing Bassin' with Capt. Lou guide service, and for allowing me to teach you guys what's bass fishing all about in the Everglades! Looking forward to fishing with you guys again! Capt. Lou

Matthew R.
Matthew R.

Chicago Ridge, IL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day Trip with Capt. Lou

VERIFIED

4 Hr Trip – Peacock/Largemouth Bass on June 11, 2022

Had a great time fishing in the Everglades with Capt. Lou. I highly recommend booking with him. Thank you again for putting me on my first Peacock Bass. If I’m ever in the area again, I will be fishing with Capt. Lou!

Had a great time fishing in the Everglades with Capt. Lou. I highly recommend booking with him. Thank you again for putting me on my first Peacock Bass. If I’m ever in the area again, I will be fishing with Capt. Lou!  

 Matthew R. recommends Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 12, 2022
Mathew, I am happy you had a great time, thank you for choosing AE guide service for your Everglades fishing experience. Looking forward to fishing with you again. Capt Lou

Andrew G.
Andrew G.

Oakland Park, FL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip with Captain Lou

VERIFIED

8 hr Trip: Peacock/Largemouth Bass on March 25, 2022

Best guide on the water! I caught 57 peacock and large mouth bass. I highly recommend booking with Captain Lou and look forward to fishing with him again.

Best guide on the water! I caught 57 peacock and large mouth bass. I highly recommend booking with Captain Lou and look forward to fishing with him again.  

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 Andrew G. recommends Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 26, 2022
We had a fun outing that's for sure!! Thank you!!

FAQs about Bassin' with Capt. Lou Guide Service

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Vexus
Boat type
Bass boat

Engine model
Mercury Pro XS 4-Stroke
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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