Split Tail Guide Service
Fort Pierce has a fish with your name on it, so let Split Tail Guide Service help you catch it! Captain Max will be your guide, offering years of angling experience.
These waters are known for Snook, Largemouth Bass, Peacock bass, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Clown Knife Fish, Spotted Seatrout, Speckled Trout, and more – with any luck, you’ll hook into a few!
For these species, you’re likely to fish docks, mangroves, channels, rivers, and lakes. Capt. Max also offers fly fishing
Split tail guide service welcomes kids aboard, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board(Let Capt. Max know so we can Ensure you have a life jacket, bringing your own for kids is always good).
Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip, Split tail guide service will have a cooler full of ice and waters.
Your adventure begins aboard a 20’ Young that holds up to 3 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.
Capt. Maxwell has rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait when available,
Split tail guide service includes fishing licenses. If you are wanting to harvest any fish let Capt. Max know before the charter so he can make sure those fish are in season and if any permits are needed.
It’s never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Bottled waters are included, and ice.
Get in touch with Capt. Maxwell below and start planning your trip today!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Apr 19, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
Excellent morning trip.
Max was a great guide. He xplained about the area and fish we were looking to catch. He put a ton of effort into finding us some fish. Highly recommend and will use him again when we are in the area.
Max was a great guide. He xplained about the area and fish we were looking to catch. He put a ton of effort into finding us some...
Apr 6, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
5 Stars!
5 Stars is not enough! Regardless of your fishing experience level, you’ll always have fun with Captain Max and learn something new. Very reliable, fun and exciting. Definitely booking again!
5 Stars is not enough! Regardless of your fishing experience level, you’ll always have fun with Captain Max and learn something...
Mar 11, 2025
Multiple trips w/ Max
I have been out with Max multiple times. He is knowledgeable on the local waters. His boat and gear is clean and well maintained. Always a good experience on the water.
I have been out with Max multiple times. He is knowledgeable on the local waters. His boat and gear is clean and well maintained....
May 17, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
Great Captain
Captain Max is great! He puts you on the fish you’re aiming for and is extremely knowledgeable.
Captain Max is great! He puts you on the fish you’re aiming for and is extremely knowledgeable.
Apr 20, 2024
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
Spontaneous last minute booking.
a long story short I was offered a last minute vacation in the keys, it came with a charter. Captain was knowledgeable, polite, and accommodating. Very good experience. I will book them next vacation I get.
a long story short I was offered a last minute vacation in the keys, it came with a charter. Captain was knowledgeable, polite,...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Excellent morning trip.
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 19, 2025
Max was a great guide. He xplained about the area and fish we were looking to catch. He put a ton of effort into finding us some fish. Highly recommend and will use him again when we are in the area.
Max was a great guide. He xplained about the area and fish we were looking to catch. He put a ton of effort into finding us some fish. Highly recommend and will use him again when we are in the area.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
5 Stars!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 6, 2025
5 Stars is not enough! Regardless of your fishing experience level, you’ll always have fun with Captain Max and learn something new. Very reliable, fun and exciting. Definitely booking again!
5 Stars is not enough! Regardless of your fishing experience level, you’ll always have fun with Captain Max and learn something new. Very reliable, fun and exciting. Definitely booking again!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Multiple trips w/ Max
on March 11, 2025
I have been out with Max multiple times. He is knowledgeable on the local waters. His boat and gear is clean and well maintained. Always a good experience on the water.
I have been out with Max multiple times. He is knowledgeable on the local waters. His boat and gear is clean and well maintained. Always a good experience on the water.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Captain
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 17, 2025
Captain Max is great! He puts you on the fish you’re aiming for and is extremely knowledgeable.
Captain Max is great! He puts you on the fish you’re aiming for and is extremely knowledgeable.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Spontaneous last minute booking.
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 20, 2024
a long story short I was offered a last minute vacation in the keys, it came with a charter. Captain was knowledgeable, polite, and accommodating. Very good experience. I will book them next vacation I get.
a long story short I was offered a last minute vacation in the keys, it came with a charter. Captain was knowledgeable, polite, and accommodating. Very good experience. I will book them next vacation I get.
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