Split Tail Guide Service
+12Fort 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!
Captain
Maxwell Luzzi
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Trip availability and prices
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.
FAQs about Split Tail Guide Service
What are the trip rates for Split Tail Guide Service?
Split Tail Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Night/Dock light (PM) (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Split Tail Guide Service?
When you book a trip with Split Tail Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Split Tail Guide Service?
Trips booked with Split Tail Guide Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Can’t always find live bait. )
- Lures
- Drinks (Water)
- Fishing License (Let me know if you want to keep your catch. )
- Fly Fishing Equipment (8wt and 10wt)
What types of fishing does Split Tail Guide Service offer?
Split Tail Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing
- Lake Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Split Tail Guide Service offer?
Split Tail Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Split Tail Guide Service?
Top targeted fish species with Split Tail Guide Service include:
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Bass (Peacock)
- Clown Knife Fish
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
Your captain
Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
Capt. Maxwell runs trips out of Fort Pierce aboard 20' Young boats Bay boat. Keep your eyes peeled for Peacock Bass, Speckled Trout and Spotted Seatrout as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Can’t always find live bait.
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
Let me know if you want to keep your catch.
Fly Fishing Equipment
8wt and 10wt
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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 Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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 2% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Fort Pierce right now
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon