South Florida Fishing Guides
South Florida Fishing Guides
South Florida Fishing Guides is a veteran-owned and operated business located in Lake Worth. Captain Garrett has been fishing for over 30 years and would love to share his passion with you. He will work hard to ensure you have a day filled with laughs and hooksets, memories that will last a lifetime, and hopefully a new friendship.
The freshwater lakes and canals of Southeast Florida, between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, provide over 50 miles of fishable area that are all interconnected. Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass, Clown Knife Fish, Snakehead, and several other species call this system home. On these 2 to 8-hour trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, fly fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 21’ Tracker Grizzly that can safely take up to 4 anglers. The boat comes with a wireless trolling motor.
Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. South Florida Fishing Guides offers only catch and release trips, so any fish you catch will be returned to the water. The boat will be supplied with bottled water and you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks.
Captain Garrett is thankful for allowing him the opportunity to provide you with a world-class fishing trip. Once he gets you on the boat, he is sure he will see you for years to come.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (128)
+125Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
99%
Mar 25, 2025
4 HR - Lake Osborne / Ida (AM)
Had a memorable experience
Took my 17 yr old granddaughter looking to catch some peacock bass. Garret was on time and ready to go, we caught just about everything you can, peacock, largemouth, Mayan, clown fish, snake hea. I have to say the granddaughter caught more but I did land the largest peacock bass. Overall, it was really fun and she enjoyed it.
Took my 17 yr old granddaughter looking to catch some peacock bass. Garret was on time and ready to go, we caught just about everything...
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May 9, 2025
6 HR - Lake Osborne / Ida (3/4 Day)
Fabulous day on the water!
Me and my husband came down for a weekend of fishing. We had a great time with Garrett! He's got tremdous knowledge of the water and the area. We caught lots of different types of fish which is what we were looking for! I would recommend him for experienced or first timers!
Me and my husband came down for a weekend of fishing. We had a great time with Garrett! He's got tremdous knowledge of the water...
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Aug 23, 2025
4 HR - Lake Osborne / Ida (AM)
Great time fishing
Brought some friends with me to fish with Garrett. We all caught fish and had a great time
Brought some friends with me to fish with Garrett. We all caught fish and had a great time
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Jan 4, 2025
8 HR - Lake Osborne / Ida (All Day)
Hard working skipper with great personality
Garrett was awesome. Was over from Australia and hadn’t done freshwater fishing in Florida before. My preference was lures which Garrett thought might be challenging in the prevailing conditions but nonetheless he put me on to fish including first Peacock Bass. Worked his ass off, very knowledgeable and patient but tells crap jokes :) Would highly recommend this experience to others. Cheers Michael
Garrett was awesome. Was over from Australia and hadn’t done freshwater fishing in Florida before. My preference was lures which...
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Jul 1, 2025
4 HR - Lake Osborne / Ida (PM)
Awesome
Caught everything we targeted and more. Garrett knows the spots and more dad jokes than is probably healthy for one person, but result was never a dull moment. Would book this trip again and again.
Caught everything we targeted and more. Garrett knows the spots and more dad jokes than is probably healthy for one person, but...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (128)
+125Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
99%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Had a memorable experience
4 HR - Lake Osborne / Ida (AM) on March 25, 2025
Took my 17 yr old granddaughter looking to catch some peacock bass. Garret was on time and ready to go, we caught just about everything you can, peacock, largemouth, Mayan, clown fish, snake hea. I have to say the granddaughter caught more but I did land the largest peacock bass. Overall, it was really fun and she enjoyed it.
Took my 17 yr old granddaughter looking to catch some peacock bass. Garret was on time and ready to go, we caught just about everything you can, peacock, largemouth, Mayan, clown fish, snake hea. I have to say the granddaughter caught more but I did land the largest peacock bass. Overall, it was really fun and she enjoyed it.
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fabulous day on the water!
6 HR - Lake Osborne / Ida (3/4 Day) on May 9, 2025
Me and my husband came down for a weekend of fishing. We had a great time with Garrett! He's got tremdous knowledge of the water and the area. We caught lots of different types of fish which is what we were looking for! I would recommend him for experienced or first timers!
Me and my husband came down for a weekend of fishing. We had a great time with Garrett! He's got tremdous knowledge of the water and the area. We caught lots of different types of fish which is what we were looking for! I would recommend him for experienced or first timers!
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great time fishing
4 HR - Lake Osborne / Ida (AM) on August 23, 2025
Brought some friends with me to fish with Garrett. We all caught fish and had a great time
Brought some friends with me to fish with Garrett. We all caught fish and had a great time
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Hard working skipper with great personality
8 HR - Lake Osborne / Ida (All Day) on January 4, 2025
Garrett was awesome. Was over from Australia and hadn’t done freshwater fishing in Florida before. My preference was lures which Garrett thought might be challenging in the prevailing conditions but nonetheless he put me on to fish including first Peacock Bass. Worked his ass off, very knowledgeable and patient but tells crap jokes :) Would highly recommend this experience to others. Cheers Michael
Garrett was awesome. Was over from Australia and hadn’t done freshwater fishing in Florida before. My preference was lures which Garrett thought might be challenging in the prevailing conditions but nonetheless he put me on to fish including first Peacock Bass. Worked his ass off, very knowledgeable and patient but tells crap jokes :) Would highly recommend this experience to others. Cheers Michael
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome
4 HR - Lake Osborne / Ida (PM) on July 1, 2025
Caught everything we targeted and more. Garrett knows the spots and more dad jokes than is probably healthy for one person, but result was never a dull moment. Would book this trip again and again.
Caught everything we targeted and more. Garrett knows the spots and more dad jokes than is probably healthy for one person, but result was never a dull moment. Would book this trip again and again.
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