First Nature Guide Service
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First Nature Guide Service

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
Map of Fort Pierce, FL, United States
613 North Causeway
Fort Pierce, FL, United States
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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 on aboard with Capt. John, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. You have the option of 4 or 8-hour 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 19’ Hewes that fits up to 3 anglers at any one time.

The price of your trip includes everything you’ll need including fuel, user-friendly spinning gear, terminal 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.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

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.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • Pickup Included
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    US $400
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    US $550
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
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FAQs about First Nature Guide Service

First Nature Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Full Day Trip (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
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
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
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

John Larson
Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Pompano Pompano
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Hewes (Flats boat) originally built in 2014. Powered by a 115HP Yamaha engine.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Fort Pierce to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 23, 2023
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Dale W.
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 14, 2024
John is professional and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed a full day of catching some awesome fish. He kept us busy all day!...
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 18, 2024
Great day on the water! Caught many species of fish and had a great time with John. Would definitely recommend.
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 11, 2023
Thought that this was a deep sea fishing experience but it was a regular river fishing trip. Was nice overall but I should’ve...
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 10, 2023
Very knowledgeable, captain John put us on fish the entire trip. Will absolutely book again, highly recommend!
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