Welcome to Highlands County, Florida, one of the best Bass and Crappie fishing counties in the state. Your guide has been fishing the lakes within Highlands County for years.
Highlands County is home to over 100 lakes from small 10 acres to Florida’s 5th largest lake, Lake Istokpoga. Your guides are well experienced and equipped fishing most of these lakes. Within minutes we can be on the water catching giant Largemouth Bass which is fantastic year-round in Central Florida.
Getting out with our fishing team with the local knowledge is essential to getting on the action, helping you land the fish of a lifetime. Our team also provides anglers with with an opportunity to catch world class black Crappie. Whether it’s using live bait or artificial lures/jigs, we can regularly find this delicious dinner for you! During the warmer months, we can even head further south and catch the hard fighting Peacock Bass. They are known for their ferocious strike on top water making the fight more thrilling.
Personally this fishing charter has been a fun opportunity and means of fundraising for my sons love and passion for bass fishing in tournaments all over the state. Getting to meet great people and hearing the stories is part of the experience. Also, another big reason why this fishing charter was started is for my late grandfather, who had an avid passion for bass fishing, but over the last few years of boat ownership, he was unable to charter his own boat safely missing out on the fun times. So if you have a family member that is passionate about being on the water and just having fun, hire us to take your loved one on the water with the peace of mind to know their safety is our top priority. All commissions made will be deposited solely into my son’s fishing tournaments to help fund his dream.
If you’re looking for a great time on the water and let us put you on some fish and let your worries float away.
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Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 31, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
Dec 10, 2024
Special 3 hour trip for Paul Neevel
As a 'snow bird' from Wisconsin, I've been looking forward to some Florida freshwater fishing. Lots of lakes to choose from in my area and so lots to learn - and that's what I wanted from this trip. Captain Tony was very accommodating to my requests and quick to respond to messages. Fishing with Hunter was a real pleasure. Very nice young man, polite and hard working. He had a 'customer first' approach to our time together and my questions. He is a bass fisherman at heart, but immediately put us on some crappies as I had asked for. Look for him on the pro circuit some day ... ;) Quality fishing boat and equipment including electronics. Safe. Would definitely fish with Hunter again, and I highly recommend HWS.
As a 'snow bird' from Wisconsin, I've been looking forward to some Florida freshwater fishing. Lots of lakes to choose from in...
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Jan 2, 2025
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Went out 1/2 day with Captain providing all drinks, gear and boat on Lake Jackson. Captain was very knowledgeable of bait and techniques. He skillfully guided us to the most active areas and made it easy for us to make casts in the correct areas. The price was right, the equipment and gear were spot on and his knowledge was much appreciated. Definitely recommend to any interested. I will be using him again when I return to Florida.
Went out 1/2 day with Captain providing all drinks, gear and boat on Lake Jackson. Captain was very knowledgeable of bait and...
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Aug 28, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Evening/Night
Fishing Lake Placid was great, we had fun out on the lake and Captain Tony was great. Can’t wait to come back!
Fishing Lake Placid was great, we had fun out on the lake and Captain Tony was great. Can’t wait to come back!
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Mar 21, 2025
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Had a great day on a windy lake and caught good fish and then worked fish right off the beds I highly recommend fishing with Hunter he is great kid with lots of knowledge about fishing I can’t thank them enough they gave me a day I won’t forget
Had a great day on a windy lake and caught good fish and then worked fish right off the beds I highly recommend fishing with Hunter...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
100%
Trip was supposed to happen on August 31, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Special 3 hour trip for Paul Neevel on December 10, 2024
As a 'snow bird' from Wisconsin, I've been looking forward to some Florida freshwater fishing. Lots of lakes to choose from in my area and so lots to learn - and that's what I wanted from this trip. Captain Tony was very accommodating to my requests and quick to respond to messages. Fishing with Hunter was a real pleasure. Very nice young man, polite and hard working. He had a 'customer first' approach to our time together and my questions. He is a bass fisherman at heart, but immediately put us on some crappies as I had asked for. Look for him on the pro circuit some day ... ;) Quality fishing boat and equipment including electronics. Safe. Would definitely fish with Hunter again, and I highly recommend HWS.
As a 'snow bird' from Wisconsin, I've been looking forward to some Florida freshwater fishing. Lots of lakes to choose from in my area and so lots to learn - and that's what I wanted from this trip. Captain Tony was very accommodating to my requests and quick to respond to messages. Fishing with Hunter was a real pleasure. Very nice young man, polite and hard working. He had a 'customer first' approach to our time together and my questions. He is a bass fisherman at heart, but immediately put...
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6 Hour Trip (AM) on January 2, 2025
Went out 1/2 day with Captain providing all drinks, gear and boat on Lake Jackson. Captain was very knowledgeable of bait and techniques. He skillfully guided us to the most active areas and made it easy for us to make casts in the correct areas. The price was right, the equipment and gear were spot on and his knowledge was much appreciated. Definitely recommend to any interested. I will be using him again when I return to Florida.
Went out 1/2 day with Captain providing all drinks, gear and boat on Lake Jackson. Captain was very knowledgeable of bait and techniques. He skillfully guided us to the most active areas and made it easy for us to make casts in the correct areas. The price was right, the equipment and gear were spot on and his knowledge was much appreciated. Definitely recommend to any interested. I will be using him again when I return to Florida.
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5 Hour Trip – Evening/Night on August 28, 2025
Fishing Lake Placid was great, we had fun out on the lake and Captain Tony was great. Can’t wait to come back!
Fishing Lake Placid was great, we had fun out on the lake and Captain Tony was great. Can’t wait to come back!
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6 Hour Trip (AM) on March 21, 2025
Had a great day on a windy lake and caught good fish and then worked fish right off the beds I highly recommend fishing with Hunter he is great kid with lots of knowledge about fishing I can’t thank them enough they gave me a day I won’t forget
Had a great day on a windy lake and caught good fish and then worked fish right off the beds I highly recommend fishing with Hunter he is great kid with lots of knowledge about fishing I can’t thank them enough they gave me a day I won’t forget
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