Fish With a Pro – W. Palm Bch- Ft. Lauderdale 

4.9
(72 reviews)
 
State licensed
 2843 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 33461, United States–

Fish With a Pro – W. Palm Bch- Ft. Lauderdale 

Lake Worth, FL, United States
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20 ft
4
4.9
(72 reviews)

You can’t go wrong when you Fish With a Pro. Captain William offers exciting fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels. He has been tournament fishing and guiding on Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades for over 28 years.

Captain William has tournament fished against some of the top pros in the world. Pros such as Roland Martin, Kevin Van Dam, Michael Iaconelli, Shaw Grigsby, and Jimmy Houston just to name a few. With that comes a wealth of knowledge of where the hot spots are and how to catch them.

Captain William has been fishing on the FLW and B.A.S.S. circuit for over 23 years. He's a 4-time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation Angler of the Year, a 2-time Walmart BFL Champion, and a 2-time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation-State Champion. These are just a few of the many titles Capt. William holds, so if you are up for some top-notch fishing, join him in the majestic Everglades!

Just take a look at the pictures and videos, and you will understand that the captain’s main goal is to put you on fish. He works hard to make every trip an incredible one!

He will take you out aboard his spacious 20’ Triton Bass boat. Thanks to her 200 HP Mercury engine, you’ll be on the fishing grounds in no time. She has plenty of room for anglers to master their cast and make an outstanding catch possible.

Once aboard, you will be able to use the finest tournament-grade tackle to land Largemouth and Peacock Bass. Capt. William will provide you with artificial lures but you can also fish with wild shiners at an extra cost.

This bass boat is outfitted with an ice-box for your snacks & refreshments.
. *Live bait not included.
*Just pack your fishing license, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and any food and drink you want for the day, and you're good to go.

You can’t go wrong when you Fish With a Pro. Captain William offers exciting fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels. He has been tournament fishing and guiding on Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades for over 28 years.

Captain William has tournament fished against some of the top pros in the world. Pros such as Roland Martin, Kevin Van Dam, Michael Iaconelli, Shaw Grigsby, and Jimmy Houston just to name a few. With that comes a wealth of knowledge of where the hot spots are and how to catch them.

Captain William has been fishing on the FLW and B.A.S.S. circuit for over 23 years. He's a 4-time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation Angler of the Year, a 2-time Walmart BFL Champion, and a 2-time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation-State Champion. These are just a few of the many titles Capt. William holds, so if you are up for some top-notch fishing, join him in the majestic Everglades!

Just take a look at the pictures and videos, and you will understand that the captain’s main goal is to put you on fish. He works hard to make every trip an incredible one!

He will take you out aboard his spacious 20’ Triton Bass boat. Thanks to her 200 HP Mercury engine, you’ll be on the fishing grounds in no time. She has plenty of room for anglers to master their cast and make an outstanding catch possible.

Once aboard, you will be able to use the finest tournament-grade tackle to land Largemouth and Peacock Bass. Capt. William will provide you with artificial lures but you can also fish with wild shiners at an extra cost.

This bass boat is outfitted with an ice-box for your snacks & refreshments.
. *Live bait not included.
*Just pack your fishing license, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and any food and drink you want for the day, and you're good to go.

William Wood
Captain
William Wood
28 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
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FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Peacock)
Clown Knife Fish
US $395
Entire boat: 2 people
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!!
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Peacock)
Clown Knife Fish
US $395
Entire boat: 2 people
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!!
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Peacock)
Clown Knife Fish
US $495
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
72 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (275)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

Reviews (72)

  • Eric O'reilly
    Eric O'reilly
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing at its finest

    TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on December 1, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Fishing is my son’s passion for his 12th birthday he wanted to catch a big large mouth bass! Capt William wood put us on the fish within the first 15 min he had his trophy bass!! Capt William was very knowledgeable and worked all day long to constantly put us on them. We fished for three days and had an excellent trip catching multiple species of game fish including peacock bass clown knife and largemouth. The Capt also made us a video of our trip that is an added bonus that we can always look back at and remember this great trip we had. We highly recommend Capt William wood you won’t be disappointed!

  • David Wightman
    David Wightman
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldn’t Ask for a Better Trip

    TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on November 21, 2023 • 2 adults

    Captain William gave us a fishing trip to remember and took plenty of photos and videos to make sure we’ll always have those memories. Captain William was very courteous, professional, got us on some great fish, and gave me some tips and tricks to help me catch more bass when I fish in the future. Overall, I would highly recommend going out with Captain William on this trip or one of his Okachobee trips, you will be glad you did!

  • Michael Ulevich
    Michael Ulevich
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half-day with Captian William. Fish like a Pro

    TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on March 5, 2022 • 2 adults • 1 child

    I booked a trip with Captian William for my daughter (10) and myself. We had a great experience. I cannot say enough positive things about our trip. The Captain was patient, more than willing to assist us, and taught us some new techniques. We landed several different types of species. Captian had a great sense of humor, along with his knowledge of the area, and of FISHING in general made the trip better. My daughter completely enjoyed the time fishing. Because of his patience and instructions, she was able to land plenty of fish. Captain’s phrase “Fish like a Pro” is a great description. We look forward to our next trip.

  • Chad White
    Chad White
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the lake

    TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on January 1, 2023 • 2 adults

    Capt. Wood was great. TR-20 was well equipped with all the tackle needed to be successful. Our day on the water was a little slow due to the recent cold front, but our guide went above and beyond to help us catch our target fish. I would recommend Capt. Wood to anyone. Professional, courteous, and well prepared. Will definitely be booking again next time we're in the area.

  • Shawn Bryant
    Shawn Bryant
    Repeat angler
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0

    AWESOME GUIDE!!!!

    Dawn To Dusk Trip on June 30, 2021

    Captain William could have a person catching fish in a mud hole!!! The knowledge and work ethic he brings to getting you on fish is unreal. July anywhere is hard to bass fish but especially in Florida. Cpt. William knew where to go and what to use without hesitation. Allowing me to take my personal best largemouth and to catch several nice fish. He worked super hard to accommodate the weather that we kept encountering and kept us on fish. Would HIGHLY recommend Cot William for your next Okeechobee trip. He gets the job done and has a wealth of knowledge he is willing to share! Will be booking with him again in the near future

  • Matt Whiteside
    Matt Whiteside
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Stl Mo Family Half Day Outing!

    TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on March 23, 2021 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We, the Whiteside’s, came to West Palm to take in a couple Cardinals Spring training games, and decided to mix it up for a day between games! What a GREAT decision we made to chose Captain Bill for our fishing outing! Captain Bill made even the most novice angler look like a Pro-( See my wife’s photos/ video), created a bond with our 10 year old son, who won 2 out of 3 of our “mini tournaments”, and gave us an experience we Will cherish! In short, Captain Bill will literally go the extra mile for you!

  • Harold Montgomery
    Harold Montgomery
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with captain William

    TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on January 16, 2022 • 2 adults

    We had a great day fishing with captain William. His boat and equipment are first rate. He’s a pro bass fisherman and knows his stuff. He put us into fish on a challenging windy day. He’s a real professional and loves what he does and it shows. He’s a pleasure to be with.

  • Charles Simon
    Charles Simon
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    4.3
    Verified

    Great fishing trip with son and grandson!

    TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on November 22, 2023 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Great Captain! that put us on fish! Captain Bill is also a great photographer. He created a picture album that we will cherish for a long, long time. We had such a great time we are scheduling a second trip with Captain Bill.

  • Robert Bennett
    Robert Bennett
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Double the Fun!

    TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on April 10, 2021 • 2 adults

    Captain William knows his stuff! Regardless of the conditions, he can find fish. Great personality with a wealth of knowledge he’s willing to share. Great boat with excellent tackle. Top-notch experience. Would recommend him to anyone looking for freshwater bass experience.

  • David Hopper
    David Hopper
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip 3/29/21 Okeechobee

    TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on March 29, 2021 • 2 adults

    You won’t find a more knowledgeable and affable guy. First time Fla bass fishing and it was a blast. Bill really knows bass and how to get them in the boat. Pleasant, patient and a very professional. Looking forward to a Peacock bass trip in our future.

Rating

4.9
72 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (275)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (72)

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Eric Giorgini
Eric Giorgini
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Guide
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on April 3, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Took the time to teach proper techniques of casting and work the baits. Great experience for my kids as well as me and my wife.

William Wood
Response from Captain

I love teaching kids different techniques on how to fish. Eric , it was a pleasure fishing with you, Katie and the boys. You all did Awesome out there.

Eric O'reilly
Eric O'reilly
us
New York, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing at its finest
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on December 1, 2023 • 1 adult • 1 child

Fishing is my son’s passion for his 12th birthday he wanted to catch a big large mouth bass! Capt William wood put us on the fish within the first 15 min he had his trophy bass!! Capt William was very knowledgeable and worked all day long to constantly put us on them. We fished for three days and had an excellent trip catching multiple species of game fish including peacock bass clown knife and largemouth. The Capt also made us a video of our trip that is an added bonus that we can always look back at and remember this great trip we had. We highly recommend Capt William wood you won’t be disappointed!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Peacock Bass
Clown Knife Fish
Catfish
William Wood
Response from Captain

Eric, it was such a pleasure fishing with you and Miles. It was AWESOME watching Miles real in those trophy bass!! I have a feeling he is going to be on the tour one day. Looking forward to fishing with both of you again someday. P.S. I’m glad you enjoyed the video of your trip. I enjoy making them. 👍🏻🎣😎

David Wightman
David Wightman
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Couldn’t Ask for a Better Trip
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on November 21, 2023 • 2 adults

Captain William gave us a fishing trip to remember and took plenty of photos and videos to make sure we’ll always have those memories. Captain William was very courteous, professional, got us on some great fish, and gave me some tips and tricks to help me catch more bass when I fish in the future. Overall, I would highly recommend going out with Captain William on this trip or one of his Okachobee trips, you will be glad you did!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Peacock Bass
William Wood
Response from Captain

It was a GREAT day to be on the water. You both did GREAT out there. I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures and videos of your trip. I like doing them for my guests. Lets do it again someday.

Michael  Ulevich
Michael Ulevich
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Half-day with Captian William. Fish like a Pro
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on March 5, 2022 • 1 adult • 1 child

I booked a trip with Captian William for my daughter (10) and myself. We had a great experience. I cannot say enough positive things about our trip. The Captain was patient, more than willing to assist us, and taught us some new techniques. We landed several different types of species. Captian had a great sense of humor, along with his knowledge of the area, and of FISHING in general made the trip better. My daughter completely enjoyed the time fishing. Because of his patience and instructions, she was able to land plenty of fish. Captain’s phrase “Fish like a Pro” is a great description. We look forward to our next trip.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Peacock Bass
William Wood
Response from Captain

Thanks for those kind words Michael. I love taking kids out and seeing the excitement on there faces when they land those fish. Brigid did GREAT out there! You both caught some really nice fish. That GIANT Tilapia Brigid caught was AWESOME!! Looking forward to fishing with you again. Captain William Wood / FISH WITH A PRO

Mathieu Beaudoin
Mathieu Beaudoin
ca
Québec, Canada
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great time at the lake
TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! on June 22, 2025 • 3 adults

Great boat and equipment. William knows all good spots, easy to communicate with him. Will do it again for sure

Reported catch:
Peacock Bass
Clown Knife Fish
Largemouth Bass
William Wood
Response from Captain

Hope you enjoyed all the videos and pictures of your trip. You all did Great out there. Looking forward to doing it again!!

FAQs about Fish With a Pro – W. Palm Bch- Ft. Lauderdale

Fish With a Pro – W. Palm Bch- Ft. Lauderdale offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $395 per group, additional US $85 per person after 2 guests - TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! (4 hours)
  • US $395 per group, additional US $85 per person after 2 guests - TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! (4 hours)
  • US $495 per group, additional US $85 per person after 2 guests - TRIPLE CROWN CHALLENGE!! (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish With a Pro – W. Palm Bch- Ft. Lauderdale, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fish With a Pro – W. Palm Bch- Ft. Lauderdale include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
Fish With a Pro – W. Palm Bch- Ft. Lauderdale offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Osborne)
Fish With a Pro – W. Palm Bch- Ft. Lauderdale offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fish With a Pro – W. Palm Bch- Ft. Lauderdale include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Catfish
  • Clown Knife Fish
  • Snakehead

Your captain

William Wood
William Wood
Lake Worth, Florida, United States
94 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
520 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2017
Captain William A. Wood is a tournament angler with a wealth of knowledge. He began fishing professional tournaments over two decades ago with B.A.S.S. and FLW. For William, there is nothing better than being on the water and anticipating the strike. And that applies to everything, from having fun with his family and friends to guiding and fishing in tournaments. Some of his accomplishments include 2-time Walmart BFL champion, 3 time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation angler of the year, Southern Division, and many more.
William Wood
William Wood
Fully verified
94
reports
520
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain William A. Wood is a tournament angler with a wealth of knowledge. He began fishing professional tournaments over two decades ago with B.A.S.S. and FLW. For William, there is nothing better than being on the water and anticipating the strike. And that applies to everything, from having fun with his family and friends to guiding and fishing in tournaments. Some of his accomplishments include 2-time Walmart BFL champion, 3 time Florida B.A.S.S. Nation angler of the year, Southern Division, and many more.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Peacock Bass
Peacock Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Clown Knife Fish
Clown Knife Fish
Snakehead
Snakehead
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Peacock Bass
Peacock Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Clown Knife Fish
Clown Knife Fish
Snakehead
Snakehead

Real catches by this captain

  • What a morning!
    Jason M.
    Jason M.
  • Great time at the lake
    Mathieu B.
    Mathieu B.
  • Good day but not Great
    Matthew B.
    Matthew B.
  • Fishing with Bill
    William K.
    William K.
  • Fishing at its finest
    Eric O.
    Eric O.
  • Great fishing trip with son and grandson!
    Charles S.
    Charles S.
  • Couldn’t Ask for a Better Trip
    David W.
    David W.
  • Half day with captain
    Paul P.
    Paul P.
  • Fishing with Pro you never get disappointed
    Wei C.
    Wei C.
  • Half day trip with captain William
    Kevin E.
    Kevin E.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake 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
Lures

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
At least 4 years old, life jackets supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Lake Worth right now

Bass (Peacock)Bass (Peacock)

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