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Headwaters Big Bass Guide 

5.0
(6 reviews)
 16955 Fellsmere Grade Road, Palm Bay, FL 32948, United States–
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Headwaters Big Bass Guide 

Palm Bay, FL, United States
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23 ft
6
5.0
(6 reviews)
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Trips & prices
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Spend the day with Headwaters Big Bass Guide and find out what the fishing in Fellsmere is all about!

Largemouth Bass and more could be biting, depending on when you go. During the trip, you might be spinning, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Trips with Headwaters Big Bass Guide are open to the whole family, so get 'em offline and onto the water! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your excursion begins aboard a 23' Avid center console with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect. Don't forget to bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Headwaters Big Bass Guide is just a click away.

Spend the day with Headwaters Big Bass Guide and find out what the fishing in Fellsmere is all about!

Largemouth Bass and more could be biting, depending on when you go. During the trip, you might be spinning, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Trips with Headwaters Big Bass Guide are open to the whole family, so get 'em offline and onto the water! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your excursion begins aboard a 23' Avid center console with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect. Don't forget to bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Headwaters Big Bass Guide is just a click away.

Mike Boyles
Captain
Mike Boyles
40 years of experience
What this charter offers
Drinks
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
What this charter offers
Drinks
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 10 - Apr 10
Bass (Largemouth)
US $325
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 10 - Apr 10
Bass (Largemouth)
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (11)

Reviews (6)

  • Jordan Bray
    Jordan Bray
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    PB’s all around!

    6 Hour Trip on April 2, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    All 3 of the people in our party caught their personal-best bass on our trip with Captain Mike. He was very knowledgeable of Headwaters lake, his gear and boat were excellent, and he put us on tons of fish both days we were with him. He was very helpful and patient with my 10 year old son as well. I would definitely recommend Captain Mike.

  • Kerry Logsdon
    Kerry Logsdon
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Double digit day!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 4, 2024 • 2 adults

    We had a great experience at Headwaters with Captain Mike. My son caught his PB bass and Mike spent much of the morning explaining techniques and strategy with my son. We had an awesome trip and would highly recommend Captain Mike. He exceeded our expectations. We hauled in a dozen fish on the morning charter.

  • Douglas Quan
    Douglas Quan
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Bug bass day!

    6 Hour Trip on January 25, 2024 • 2 adults

    Capt. Mike is an extremely gracious and knowledgeable fishermen in this area. He put me on big bass right away, and several more as the day progressed. I would give highest recommendations for anyone looking to fish largemouth in the Headwaters/ Stick Marsh area.

  • Matt Rudick
    Matt Rudick
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Headwaters lake

    6 Hour Trip on March 4, 2024 • 2 adults

    Booked a 6hr charter with Mike for my buddy and I! It was a blast. He took us to great spots and we learned a lot from him. Not only was it my first charter but got myself a 9lb bass!! Would recommend Mike 10/10 as it was a great time on the lake!

  • Katie Troyer
    Katie Troyer
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    December fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip on December 23, 2024 • 3 adults

FAQs about Headwaters Big Bass Guide

Headwaters Big Bass Guide offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Headwaters Big Bass Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Headwaters Big Bass Guide include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks
Headwaters Big Bass Guide offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Headwaters Big Bass Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Headwaters Big Bass Guide include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)

Your captain

Mike Boyles
Mike Boyles
Palm Bay, Florida, United States
79 Fishing Reports
22 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since January 2024
For around 40 years, I have been in the fishing industry. I was a successful tournament Bass angler regionally in the Midwest and then moved to fish the national FLW Tour in 2015-16 with a major fishing sponsorship. Other than being a fishing guide and tournament Bass fisherman, I have taught fishing courses on the non-credit level at community colleges and represented over a dozen companies promoting their products through my fishing experiences. I fished from Montana to New York to Florida and Texas and even Mexico and the Dominican Republic and Brazil now under my belt!!! My permanent residence is overlooking the shores of Table Rock Lake near Branson Missouri and I love that area of the country but when it gets too cold, the bass fish I head south where I am a Fishing Guide in central Florida concentrating on Headwaters lake near Fellsmere Florida!!! With my travels and experiences around the country, I have a pretty good time being a fishing guide and relate well to both young and old with the stories of my travels and fishing endeavors!!! If you've read this far, let me be your Fishing Guide for the day and possibly a fishing buddy for life!!! Thanks Mike Boyles
Our Team
Mike B.
Mike B.
Captain
Mike Boyles
Mike Boyles
79
reports
22
reviews
2024
member since
~4h
response
For around 40 years, I have been in the fishing industry. I was a successful tournament Bass angler regionally in the Midwest and then moved to fish the national FLW Tour in 2015-16 with a major fishing sponsorship. Other than being a fishing guide and tournament Bass fisherman, I have taught fishing courses on the non-credit level at community colleges and represented over a dozen companies promoting their products through my fishing experiences. I fished from Montana to New York to Florida and Texas and even Mexico and the Dominican Republic and Brazil now under my belt!!! My permanent residence is overlooking the shores of Table Rock Lake near Branson Missouri and I love that area of the country but when it gets too cold, the bass fish I head south where I am a Fishing Guide in central Florida concentrating on Headwaters lake near Fellsmere Florida!!! With my travels and experiences around the country, I have a pretty good time being a fishing guide and relate well to both young and old with the stories of my travels and fishing endeavors!!! If you've read this far, let me be your Fishing Guide for the day and possibly a fishing buddy for life!!! Thanks Mike Boyles
The crew
Mike B.
Mike B.
Captain

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    The weather has been heating up and the fishing is really good here in the second week of March
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a sunny day and clear skies.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Artificial Trip
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    North winds at 10-15mph, temps lower than forcast (57) but bass bit
  • A night fishing scene showing an angler casting a line from a boat, illuminated by blue lights, with a pier in the background.
    In between Bass Fishing trips, I’m trying to catch a monster snook, which is only about 30 minutes away from Headwaters Lake
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing in a scenic waterway, surrounded by lush vegetation.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Tommy and Toy from Kentucky catching a good bunch of fat pre-spawn bass!
  • Angler excitedly holding a large Largemouth Bass while fishing in a scenic waterway surrounded by reeds.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    An exploratory trip to Headwaters resulted in multiple Fish this week
  • A sleek fishing boat with a Minn Kota trolling motor parked on a trailer, set against a scenic residential backdrop.
    Here’s my new Avid FSX 23 it’s a 2026 model and I did put a top on it for some shade. That’s good for both young and old anglers.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing in a serene freshwater environment.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    The basset Headwaters are ahead of schedule and an angler can catch them on multiple patterns from live bait to artificial lures!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing in a scenic freshwater environment.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Jordan B.
    Jordan B.
    All 3 of the people in our party caught their personal-best bass on our trip with Captain Mike. He was very knowledgeable of Headwaters lake, his gear and boat were excellent, and he put us on tons of fish both days we were with him. He was very helpful and patient with my 10 year old son as well. I would definitely recommend Captain Mike.
  • A sleek fishing boat with a Minn Kota Ultrex motor, docked on calm waters, showcasing its modern design and fishing gear.
    If you didn’t see this in the previous description, here’s a picture of my 23 foot boat I used to guide!!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Avid
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 2HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No smoking
Catch and release mandatory

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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