Okeechobee Guide Service 

4.7/5 (40 reviews)
 215 Marina Drive, South Bay, FL 33493, United States

As you may have guessed from the name, Okeechobee Guide Service is located on the largest freshwater lake in Florida. As well as being famous for its size, it’s also home to a huge and diverse Bass population! Come aboard and get ready to cast your line in these calm, fish-filled waters.

Captain Mike Jones will be your guide for the day. With over 15 years of experience running charters on the lake, he has unrivaled knowledge of these waters and hopes to make each trip a true pleasure for every guest. He runs trips targeting the different species of Bass that live here, as well as longer trips along the lake’s saline backwaters.

Capt. Mike welcomes you aboard his 20’ Ranger Trition bass boat – naturally, she’s the most suitable boat to explore these waters from!  She can accommodate up to 3 guests. Powered by a 225 HP Mercury engine, she has a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots, which will definitely get some wind in your hair. The vessel is equipped with all the necessary navigational and safety equipment, too.

You’ll be targeting the most popular fish in the region: Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass. The lake is abundant with them, and they’re a real gem not only to reel in but serve as tasty table fare! Along the backwaters, you’ll go after Bonefish, Redfish, Snook, and Speckled Trout, which provide excellent game and food qualities. You’ll be mainly spin casting, but fly fishing equipment is available for the more advanced among you.

As well as an amazing day of fishing, you’ll get to learn plenty about the region’s wildlife from the knowledgable Capt. Mike. Rods, reels, tackle, and lures are included in the price, and you can purchase live bait at a cost of $20 a dozen. With drinks offered on board, just bring some snacks for your trip, as well as a fishing license.

A trip with Okeechobee Guide Service is something you’ll remember for a lifetime. Come once and you’ll definitely be back!

Captain Mike Jones

Captain

Captain Mike Jones

19 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Pickup Included
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
US $350 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
US $350 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
US $400 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
US $450 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (18)

Fishing with Captain Mike
Hear 4 hours were so informative that it helped me with my everyday progress Caught some big fish.
Hear 4 hours were so informative that it helped me with my everyday progress Caught some big fish.
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Angler rating

29
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

91%

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John J.
John J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Relaxing day fishing

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on March 2, 2024

Enjoyed the trip, learned some new stuff and caught some fish.

Enjoyed the trip, learned some new stuff and caught some fish.  

 John J. recommends Okeechobee Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful

Anjali G.
Anjali G.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Belated Christmas gift

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on March 16, 2023

Gave this fishing trip as a belated Xmas gift to my son in law. We all had a great time. Captain Mike was very attentive and made sure we had success catching fish.

Gave this fishing trip as a belated Xmas gift to my son in law. We all had a great time. Captain Mike was very attentive and made sure we had success catching fish.  

 Anjali G. recommends Okeechobee Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful

John M.
John M.

Fenton, MO

4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day with Capt. Mike

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on January 19, 2022

All enjoyed fishing with Captain Mike. Very friendly with a lot of great stories. Although the fishing was not good, he was kind enough to cut the day short and charge us a lesser amount. We fished the day after a major cold front. Bluebird Skies and the fish were not biting well. We would definitely hire him again.

All enjoyed fishing with Captain Mike. Very friendly with a lot of great stories. Although the fishing was not good, he was kind enough to cut the day short and charge us a lesser amount. We fished the day after a major cold front. Bluebird Skies and the fish were not biting well. We would definitely hire him again.  

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 John M. recommends Okeechobee Guide Service

Henry S.
Henry S.

Vero Beach, FL

4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Half Day with Captain Mike

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 23, 2021

Captain Mike is a professional fisherman and guide. The actual fishing trip was excellent. The Guide Service was weak with respect to the co-ordination with the actual customer/us. If you use this service make sure that you contact Captain Mike directly several days prior to the start of the trip. He will provide you with his contact number and confirm exact start location and review all details. This is an absolute must! We had a blast!!!!

Captain Mike is a professional fisherman and guide. The actual fishing trip was excellent. The Guide Service was weak with respect to the co-ordination with the actual customer/us. If you use this service make sure that you contact Captain Mike directly several days prior to the start of the trip. He will provide you with his contact number and confirm exact start location and review all details. This is an absolute must! We had a blast!!!!  

 Henry S. recommends Okeechobee Guide Service
Captain Mike Jones
Captain Mike Jones (The Captain)
Replied on March 25, 2021
I had a blast fishing with you guys thanks

James G.
James G.

Feura Bush, NY

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Pam & jim

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on February 8, 2023

Had a great time

Had a great time  

 James G. recommends Okeechobee Guide Service

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FAQs about Okeechobee Guide Service

What are the trip rates for Okeechobee Guide Service?

Okeechobee Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Okeechobee Guide Service?

When you book a trip with Okeechobee Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with Okeechobee Guide Service?

Trips booked with Okeechobee Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Okeechobee Guide Service offer?

Okeechobee Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Okeechobee Guide Service offer?

Okeechobee Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Okeechobee Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with Okeechobee Guide Service include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bonefish
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Captain Mike Jones

South Bay, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since November 2016

Captain Mike Jones has plenty of angling experience behind him, he's a professional tournament angler and is a two time winner of the American Bass Angler tournament trail on Lake Okeechobee and also fishes other tournament trails on Lake Okeechobee which he has placed in. He's been a full-time guide on Lake Okeechobee for over 16 years, which has turned him into a true professional, as well as a fish-chasing expert! Capt. Mike is a knowledgeable and friendly fisherman, and taking people out on the lake is a pleasure for him. He enjoys sharing his passion with his friends and guests.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Bonefish
Bonefish
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Ranger Trition
Boat type
Bass boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Snacks

Drinks

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in South Bay to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Catch and Release Allowed

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

What’s biting in South Bay right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)