Central Florida Bucketmouths 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
 7th Street Southwest, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States

Central Florida Bucketmouths 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
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7th Street Southwest
Winter Haven, FL, United States

Central Florida Bucketmouths is owned and operated by Captain Monte Goodman. He is a professional Bass fishing guide and a successful tournament angler who has been guiding for over 20 years. Captain Monte’s mission is to provide a safe, enjoyable, educational, and successful experience for all his guests.

Fishing is done aboard a 21’ Triton Bass boat originally built in 2010 with a capacity for up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Powered by a 250 HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots. The fast and steady Bass boat is equipped with a GPS and a fishfinder which help locate the fish, and a livewell that holds the live well.

Polk County is adorned by hundreds of lakes and spectacular natural resources which make this region a thriving fishery. The lakes of Central Florida you will fish include the Kissimmee Chain, Lake Toho, Walk in Water, Istokpoga, and the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes, as well as a few highly sought after private lakes and pits.

This area is perhaps the most famous for Largemouth Bass, which has countless fishing tournaments dedicated to it. Bass are catch and release only. Other species may be taken according to size and bag limits. The other fish species you can target include Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish, and other small Panfish. Capt. Monte prides himself not only on the success of catch but also by providing outstanding customer service and helping his guests become better anglers.

Capt. Monte provides rods, reels, tackle, and lures for fishing, as well as water and soft drinks. You are welcome to bring along snacks and lunch, as well as sunglasses, sunscreen, and an insect repellant. All passengers who are 16 years of age or older, must have a freshwater fishing license. Fish cleaning service is available but not included in the price of the trip.

Explore these beautiful waters with Central Florida Bucketmouths and make some new fishing memories!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (10)

Full Day Trip
Full Day Trip
Afternoon with Capt. Monte
+7

Angler rating

10
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0
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

80%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Kyle H.
Kyle H.
5.0/5

Jul 26, 2024

Full Day Trip

Full Day Trip

VERIFIED

Highly recommend Monte. Had a full day booked, got to the boat ramp and he had us on fish all day. Highly knowledgeable and just a really solid guy.

Highly recommend Monte. Had a full day booked, got to the boat ramp and he had us on fish all day. Highly knowledgeable and just...  

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Replied on July 28, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Kyle! Hope to see you again soon!

Scott C.
Scott C.

Murfreesboro, TN

5.0/5

Jun 7, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM)

Half day with capt. Mike

VERIFIED

Really good day, we caught fish and he helped my daughter catch some nice bass

Really good day, we caught fish and he helped my daughter catch some nice bass  

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Replied on June 7, 2023
Thanks again Scott. Hope to see you again soon!

Keith P.
Keith P.

Burnsville, MN

5.0/5

Jun 15, 2021

Half Day Trip (AM)

Half-day with Captain Monty and it was good little sore at first but we got into them and so it was a lot of fun

VERIFIED

Monty knew exactly what to do for conditions and what not to do which we would’ve done because were from up north but now I was really a lot of fun and we had a good time

Monty knew exactly what to do for conditions and what not to do which we would’ve done because were from up north but now I was...  

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Jason B.
Jason B.

Waterford, VT

5.0/5

Jul 4, 2021

Half Day Trip (AM)

Half Day

VERIFIED

Outstanding guide. He not only knows his stuff but has a spectacular personality. Learned some new techniques and caught fish too! Will be back for sure!

Outstanding guide. He not only knows his stuff but has a spectacular personality. Learned some new techniques and caught fish...  

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Edward C.
Edward C.

United States

5.0/5

May 31, 2021

Half Day Trip (PM)

Afternoon with Capt. Monte

VERIFIED

My son and I had a great trip with Capt. Monte. We caught tons of fish and learned a bit about Florida fishing. I highly recommend this trip.

My son and I had a great trip with Capt. Monte. We caught tons of fish and learned a bit about Florida fishing. I highly recommend...  

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Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 31
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 31
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Extended Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 31
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (10)

Full Day Trip
Full Day Trip
Afternoon with Capt. Monte
+7

Angler rating

10
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

80%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews
Showing: 5 of 10 reviews
Kyle H.
Kyle H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full Day Trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on July 26, 2024

Highly recommend Monte. Had a full day booked, got to the boat ramp and he had us on fish all day. Highly knowledgeable and just a really solid guy.

Highly recommend Monte. Had a full day booked, got to the boat ramp and he had us on fish all day. Highly knowledgeable and just a really solid guy.  

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Replied on July 28, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Kyle! Hope to see you again soon!

Scott C.
Scott C.

Murfreesboro, TN

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day with capt. Mike

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2023

Really good day, we caught fish and he helped my daughter catch some nice bass

Really good day, we caught fish and he helped my daughter catch some nice bass  

 Scott C. recommends Central Florida Bucketmouths

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 7, 2023
Thanks again Scott. Hope to see you again soon!

Keith P.
Keith P.

Burnsville, MN

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half-day with Captain Monty and it was good little sore at first but we got into them and so it was a lot of fun

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 15, 2021

Monty knew exactly what to do for conditions and what not to do which we would’ve done because were from up north but now I was really a lot of fun and we had a good time

Monty knew exactly what to do for conditions and what not to do which we would’ve done because were from up north but now I was really a lot of fun and we had a good time  

 Keith P. recommends Central Florida Bucketmouths

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Jason B.
Jason B.

Waterford, VT

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2021

Outstanding guide. He not only knows his stuff but has a spectacular personality. Learned some new techniques and caught fish too! Will be back for sure!

Outstanding guide. He not only knows his stuff but has a spectacular personality. Learned some new techniques and caught fish too! Will be back for sure!  

 Jason B. recommends Central Florida Bucketmouths

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1 person finds this review helpful

Edward C.
Edward C.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Afternoon with Capt. Monte

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on May 31, 2021

My son and I had a great trip with Capt. Monte. We caught tons of fish and learned a bit about Florida fishing. I highly recommend this trip.

My son and I had a great trip with Capt. Monte. We caught tons of fish and learned a bit about Florida fishing. I highly recommend this trip.  

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FAQs about Central Florida Bucketmouths

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Bass boat

Engine model
Mercury Optimax ProXS
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots
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