First Nature Guide Service 

5.0/5 (20 reviews)
 
State licensed
 613 North Causeway, Fort Pierce, FL 34949, United States

First Nature Guide Service 

Up to 3 miles
Fort Pierce, FL, United States
19 ft
3
5.0/5 (20 reviews)

First Nature Guide Service is located in Fort Pierce and offers flats fishing charters on the calm, shallow waters of the Indian River Lagoon.

Come aboard with Capt. John Larson, whose goal is to work with your schedule and demands. You have the option of half day (4-5hrs) or full day (8hrs) trips, where you'll be fishing for Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and a variety of others depending on the specific season and conditions.

Your boat for the day will be a 18' 10" Hewes Redfisher that fits up to 3 anglers at any one time not including the captain.

The price of your trip includes everything you'll need including fuel, user-friendly spinning gear, tackle, and the best bait available. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it. If you're staying at a marina or local waterfront hotel, ask about being picked up at the dock for no additional cost!

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip and Capt. John will clean and bag your catch.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with First Nature Guide Service.

First Nature Guide Service is located in Fort Pierce and offers flats fishing charters on the calm, shallow waters of the Indian River Lagoon.

Come aboard with Capt. John Larson, whose goal is to work with your schedule and demands. You have the option of half day (4-5hrs) or full day (8hrs) trips, where you'll be fishing for Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and a variety of others depending on the specific season and conditions.

Your boat for the day will be a 18' 10" Hewes Redfisher that fits up to 3 anglers at any one time not including the captain.

The price of your trip includes everything you'll need including fuel, user-friendly spinning gear, tackle, and the best bait available. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it. If you're staying at a marina or local waterfront hotel, ask about being picked up at the dock for no additional cost!

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip and Capt. John will clean and bag your catch.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with First Nature Guide Service.

John Larson
Captain
John Larson
13 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (4-5hrs)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+8
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip (8hrs)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+8
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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5.0
20 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Yvonne Foerg
Yvonne Foerg
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day in January 2026
Half Day Trip (4-5hrs) on January 17, 20262 adults

Captain Larson made our day of fishing relaxing and fun! He knew what kind of fish was bitting by the way the pole was acting. Since we flew to Florida he suggested we go to Chuck’s Seafood in Fort Pierce, they will cook it for you, which was a great experience. Chuck’s did an excellent on preparing the fish!

Reported catch:
Pompano
Sheepshead
John Larson
Response from Captain

Beautiful day all-around. So nice meeting ya’ll!

Sean Gorevski
Sean Gorevski
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
a great morning with some big fish
Half Day Trip (4-5hrs) on April 2, 20262 adults

was a great experience, had a lot of fun with some big fish, will come back every year

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Redfish
John Larson
Response from Captain

Really glad you enjoyed it! Looking forward to next year.

Quinlan Miller
Quinlan Miller
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
Full Day Trip (8hrs) on May 23, 20261 adult

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Speckled Trout
John Larson
Response from Captain

Appreciate you! see you next time!

John Valenta
John Valenta
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with John
Half Day Trip (4-5hrs) on September 23, 20233 adults

Edward Bradford
Edward Bradford
Repeat angler
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Let’s go fishing!!!
Half Day Trip (4-5hrs) on June 16, 20251 adult

It was great fishing with Captain John, he is very professional, keeps you informed on what is going or time to be at the dock, he is super knowledgeable about finding fish and super patient. I will use his company again.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
John Larson
Response from Captain

Glad you had a good time and looking forward to the next time!

FAQs about First Nature Guide Service

First Nature Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (4-5hrs) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day Trip (8hrs) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with First Nature Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with First Nature Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (I will generally catch or purchase any live bait before you arrive. Any bait used will be included in price.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for fish cleaning anything that is legal with regard to size/season/bag limits.)
  • Fishing license (No licenses needed as my charter permit covers all guests.)
First Nature Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
First Nature Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with First Nature Guide Service include:
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

John Larson
John Larson
John Larson

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2023

Captain John Larson wants to take you inshore fishing on Florida's Indian River Lagoon! All charters run out of the Stan Blum boat ramp in Fort Pierce and generally target Snook, Trout, and Redfish but many different species may be caught in these shallow, calm waters. All ages and skill levels are welcome and everything needed will be provided including licenses, bait, and fish cleaning.

ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2023

Captain John Larson wants to take you inshore fishing on Florida's Indian River Lagoon! All charters run out of the Stan Blum boat ramp in Fort Pierce and generally target Snook, Trout, and Redfish but many different species may be caught in these shallow, calm waters. All ages and skill levels are welcome and everything needed will be provided including licenses, bait, and fish cleaning.

The fish you can target

Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Hewes
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
I will generally catch or purchase any live bait before you arrive. Any bait used will be included in price.
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for fish cleaning anything that is legal with regard to size/season/bag limits.
Fishing license
No licenses needed as my charter permit covers all guests.

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Fort Pierce to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No age limits although it may impact what kind of fishing can be done. All children 6 years old and younger must wear a life jacket at all times which I can provide.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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

What’s biting in Fort Pierce right now

Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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