Big Bass Guide Services
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Big Bass Guide Services

1171 Eloise Loop Road
Cypress Gardens, FL, United States

Spend a day fishing with Big Bass Guide Services and enjoy the beautiful nature and rich freshwater grounds of Florida! Starting out of Cypress Gardens, Captain Shea Arnold will take you on a fishing trip to the area’s productive rivers and lakes engulfed by scenic surroundings that will stay with you for a long time. Captain Shea is a passionate angler who has fished his whole life and is eager to show his guests the beauty of fishing in central Florida. Join him and make memories on the water!

Your boat for the day is a 21’ Skeeter bass boat with room for up to 6 anglers. It’s powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and rigged with GPS and fishfinder gear to provide a safe and efficient reach to the fish. There’s a wireless trolling motor for a more discreet approach as well. In case you’d like to fish using live bait, the captain has also got a livewell.

Using light and heavy tackle, you can troll and spin for Peacock and Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Garfish, and Sunfish. You can keep the fish you catch except for Bass. Kids are welcome to join you aboard.

Captain Shea will take care of the rods, reels, tackle, and lures and will supply you with water. Yours is to bring any other drinks you want as well as snacks and fishing licenses.

Join in for a lovely day on Florida’s charming rivers and lakes!

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

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 20 - May 31
    $225
    This trip is a good choice for the group that would like to get out on the water but still have a lot to do and see after the trip. Starting out at 6:30 a.m., you and the captain will enjoy fishing the beautiful lakes and rivers of Florida for 2 hours.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    $225
    Enjoy fishing rivers or lakes in the evening for 2 hours. Captain Shea recommends this trip for those anglers that would like to experience the water but still have time left for other activities during the day. You leave the dock at 6:00 p.m. and return at 8:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $350
    This trip will see you depart from the dock at 6:30 a.m. and fish for Bass, Sunfish, Catfish, and more. Captain Sheae will provide all the fishing gear, lures, and water, so just bring any snacks and drinks you want. The fish lasts for 4 hours.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    $350
    Have a great experience fishing in the afternoon and let Captain Shea take you to Florida's beautiful freshwater grounds. You'll start your trip at 4:30 p.m. and return to the dock after 4 hours on the water. Bring any snacks and drinks you like for the trip.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $425
    Captain Shea has you covered for all the fishing equipment, lures, as well as water, so just bring the snacks and drinks of your choice. This is a morning trip, meaning that you and the captain will leave the dock at 6:30 a.m. and get back after 6 hours of fishing.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:15 PM
    $425
    If you prefer fishing in the afternoon or don't have time for a morning adventure on the water, Captain Shea has you covered. Join him in chasing Bass, Crappie, Garfish, and more on this 6-hour trip and make lovely memories fishing in Florida.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Oct 1
    $500
    Embark on a fun and exciting 8-hour adventure and enjoy fishing Florida's lovely grounds for an even longer period. Try to catch Catfish, Bass, Sunfish, Catfish, and more together with Captain Shea. You depart at 6:30 a.m. and get back at 2:30 p.m.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Peacock Bass
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Jun 1 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)
    $650
    Enjoy a fun day out on the waters of West Palm. You and Captain Shea will be fishing for Peacock Bass and Clown Knife Fish but you may run into some Snakeheads too. The departure time is 6:45 a.m. and you get back after 6 hours on the water.
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FAQs about Big Bass Guide Services

Big Bass Guide Services offers the following trips to customers:
  • $225 per group - 2 Hour Trip (AM) (2 hours)
  • $225 per group - 2 Hour Trip (PM) (2 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $425 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • $425 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • $650 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Peacock Bass (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Big Bass Guide Services, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well If you like to have live bait
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
Trips booked with Big Bass Guide Services include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
Big Bass Guide Services offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
Big Bass Guide Services offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Big Bass Guide Services include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Garfish
  • Sunfish

About the Captain

Shea Arnold
Cypress Gardens, Florida, United States
1 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2021
Captain Shea has been fishing the Central Florida waters since he's been a teenager. Now he's 38, a father of four kids, and married to a wonderful wife. She gave the captain the opportunity to be a full-time bass guide and he took it. Captain Shea loves to fish and teach individuals how to fish and make memories out of the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Skeeter (Bass boat) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 41 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
If you like to have live bait
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Water

Cancellation policy

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.

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
Catch and Release Mandatory
For Bass only

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 3% charge will apply.

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Kris P.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 5, 2023
The charter operator canceled 6 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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