Designed Outdoors Guide Service – Orlando 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
 International Drive 5156, Orlando, FL 32819, United States

Designed Outdoors Guide Service – Orlando 

Orlando, FL, United States
20 ft
2
5.0/5 (6 reviews)

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Make an outdoor adventure of your next trip to Orlando and our wonderful Theme parks. Go fishing and get on our local lakes with Designed Outdoors Guide Service of Winter Garden, Florida. With many years of professional and guided services, Captain Doug is offering services to explore, fish or prepare for competition on our lakes and water ways of the Orlando area.

Featuring guidance on the Butler Chain, Lake Apopka, the Harris Chain and others, all can be arranged. If you're fishing, learning or prepping for a tournament, Captain Doug can provide a great trip.

With year-round fishing and outdoor opportunities, the conditions may provide fishing for Largemouth Bass, efficient tournament Prep ride around, Boat training and operation of Forward Facing Sonar.

On these trips, you can expect to using light or heavy tackle. Requests should be made for heavy applications of flipping and pitching or finesse type fishing to include Forward Facing Sonar! (Weather and Lake Choices should be considered)

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip! The captain will provide water for all.

You'll find yourself aboard a 20' Phoenix bass boat that holds up to 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials, artificial tackle, safety equipment and loads of fun!

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Domestic shiners of various sizes can be provided with arrangements through the captain.(additional costs exist)

Don't leave home without sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and a hat. There will be water on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is not allowed.

Your trip with Designed Outdoors Guide Service is just a click away, let's get out on the waters and create more memories. All levels of experience are welcome.

Make an outdoor adventure of your next trip to Orlando and our wonderful Theme parks. Go fishing and get on our local lakes with Designed Outdoors Guide Service of Winter Garden, Florida. With many years of professional and guided services, Captain Doug is offering services to explore, fish or prepare for competition on our lakes and water ways of the Orlando area.

Featuring guidance on the Butler Chain, Lake Apopka, the Harris Chain and others, all can be arranged. If you're fishing, learning or prepping for a tournament, Captain Doug can provide a great trip.

With year-round fishing and outdoor opportunities, the conditions may provide fishing for Largemouth Bass, efficient tournament Prep ride around, Boat training and operation of Forward Facing Sonar.

On these trips, you can expect to using light or heavy tackle. Requests should be made for heavy applications of flipping and pitching or finesse type fishing to include Forward Facing Sonar! (Weather and Lake Choices should be considered)

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip! The captain will provide water for all.

You'll find yourself aboard a 20' Phoenix bass boat that holds up to 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials, artificial tackle, safety equipment and loads of fun!

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Domestic shiners of various sizes can be provided with arrangements through the captain.(additional costs exist)

Don't leave home without sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and a hat. There will be water on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is not allowed.

Your trip with Designed Outdoors Guide Service is just a click away, let's get out on the waters and create more memories. All levels of experience are welcome.

Douglas Sauls
Captain
Douglas Sauls
29 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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2 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Bass (Largemouth)
US $275
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Bass (Largemouth)
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Bass (Largemouth)
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip (AM Only)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Bass (Largemouth)
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people

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5.0
6 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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Jon Fowler
Jon Fowler
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Would 100% recommend
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 8, 20262 adults

If you are looking for a guide that is very knowledgeable, passionate about his craft, fun and works incredibly hard to put his clients on fish. Then I recommend you to book with Doug! Me and him together caught 30+ fish the whole trip, one of my favorite parts of the whole trip was learning how to use the soar to spot where the fish were at and see them eat on the screen. It was also cool getting to see all the fancy real estate that was on the lake and hear the stories behind them. But overall it felt great to get on some Florida largemouth bass! I would recommend Doug to the experienced and unexperienced anglers!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Douglas Sauls
Response from Captain

Thank you Jon, Had a geat day.

Chuck Sauls
Chuck Sauls
Member since 2026
5.0
Day Trip With Capt. Doug on the Butler Chain
6 Hour Trip (AM Only) on February 26, 2026

Had a great day on the water. Caught a lot of fish all males. Our trip was just after the last cold snap and they were just moving up later in the day. Would love to have gone out a few days later with Capt. Doug. I bet he slayed them!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Douglas Sauls
Response from Captain

Thabk you for the review.

TYLER K
TYLER K
Member since 2026
5.0
Big Fun Bass Fishing
4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 27, 2026

We had a great charter experience with Captain Doug and caught quite a few bass. He's the real deal. Try Designed Outdoors fishing as an alternative to the overcrowded Orlando theme park plans.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Tracey Sauls
Tracey Sauls
Member since 2026
5.0
EXCELLENT CHARTER WITH CAPTAIN DOUG
4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 27, 2026

We had a great day on the Butler chain of lakes. We caught quite a few fish. Doug is an excellent captain. The scenery was great. If you are in town for the theme parks, book a trip for a great alternative adventure.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Douglas Sauls
Response from Captain

Thank you. Was a great day!

Tony Caporale
Tony Caporale
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing
2 Hour Trip (AM) on May 26, 20262 adults

So much fun our tonnage absolutely had a blast

Douglas Sauls
Response from Captain

Everyone did a great job! A great day and lots learned. Thank you Tony.

FAQs about Designed Outdoors Guide Service – Orlando

Designed Outdoors Guide Service – Orlando offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $275 per group - 2 Hour Trip (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $375 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM Only) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Designed Outdoors Guide Service – Orlando, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Designed Outdoors Guide Service – Orlando include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Cooler full of water will be provided. Customers are welcome to bring a few additional drinks and can be placed in the cooler as needed. Large coolers may be a problem due to space so please check with the captain prior to bringing any large items.)
Designed Outdoors Guide Service – Orlando offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Based on Butler Chain of Lakes, Johns lake, Apopka)
Designed Outdoors Guide Service – Orlando offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (Finesse Techniques and FFS can be requested.)
  • Heavy tackle (Flipping/Punching Heavy cover can be requested)
Top targeted fish species with Designed Outdoors Guide Service – Orlando include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)

Your captain

Douglas Sauls
Douglas Sauls
Douglas Sauls

Orlando, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since March 2026

Having been raised on the Potomac River, in and around the Washington DC area, being around the water is how I was born and raised. Evolving to a professional level, tournament fishing as well guided trips have all been part of my past. Teaching and passing on the skills that I've learned through a lifetime are now what motivates me to provide a quality guide service here in Wintergarden Florida.

Our Team
Doug S.

Doug S.

Captain

ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since March 2026

Having been raised on the Potomac River, in and around the Washington DC area, being around the water is how I was born and raised. Evolving to a professional level, tournament fishing as well guided trips have all been part of my past. Teaching and passing on the skills that I've learned through a lifetime are now what motivates me to provide a quality guide service here in Wintergarden Florida.

Our Team
Doug S.

Doug S.

Captain

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Phoenix
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
56 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Based on Butler Chain of Lakes, Johns lake, Apopka

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Finesse Techniques and FFS can be requested.
Heavy Tackle
Flipping/Punching Heavy cover can be requested

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Cooler full of water will be provided. Customers are welcome to bring a few additional drinks and can be placed in the cooler as needed. Large coolers may be a problem due to space so please check with the captain prior to bringing any large items.

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
All ages are welcomed and encouraged although conditions and parental approval is important. Children under six must wear an approved US Coast Guard lifejacket at all times. These lifejackets should be supplied by the parent or chaperone.
No smoking
No alcohol
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
Designed Outdoors practices catching release only. We approach the sport and recreation of Fishing from a perspective of 'learning'. We want to have a good time and provide an experience that will create memories not dinner.

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

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What’s biting in Orlando right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)

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