Fish With a Pro – Fort Lauderdale

Ask about the free video of your exciting fishing trip (A $100.00 value)! A great way to share your amazing trip with friends and family! Note: You can watch a sample of these exciting videos by clicking on the above video.

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 23 years. He has tournament fished against 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. The captain 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 to boot. Including his recent 2021 Florida B.A.S.S. Nation-State Title win! 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 and your fishing buddies 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.

The bass boat is outfitted with everything you need, including navigational and fish-finding electronics, professional accessories, and an ice-box for your refreshments.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $439
    On this morning trip, you will be targeting Spotted Peacock and Largemouth Bass on Lake Osborne.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    $439
    Fish with a tournament winner for Largemouth Bass and Peacock Bass on Lake Osborne.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $499
    Add a few more hours to your time on the water to check more spots. You will be targeting Spotted Peacock and Largemouth Bass on Lake Osborne.
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About the Captain

William Wood
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
69 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
304 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2017
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YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE MUSIC VIDEO OF YOUR EXCITING FISHING TRIP WITH EVERY BOOKING !!!.....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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Peacock) Peacock Bass

Boat specs

Triton (Bass boat) originally built in 2001. Powered by a 200HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Lake Osborne
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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
At least 4 years old, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (237)
We had a blast!
Great guy and a great day!
Great day on the lake
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
89%
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Chad W.
Murfreesboro, TN
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Great day on the lake

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 1, 2023
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...
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G M. B.
West Decatur, PA
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Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 28, 2022
Targeted peacock bass, but due to the previous cold front they were in active. We did catch several nice largemouth. Kathryn...
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Jacob B.
Arlington, TX
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We had a blast!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 13, 2023
Captain Wood was fantastic and went out of his way to make certain my son and I caught fish and had a fantastic time!
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Logan H.
Garden City, ID
Excellent
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Great guy and a great day!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 6, 2023
This guy stayed focused the entire day to make sure I had every chance possible to catch fish. while I was fishing, He was...
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Jonathan S.
Tampa, Florida
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Half Day on Lake Worth with Captain Wood

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 27, 2022
Had a great time with Capt. Wood. He was very knowledgeable and put me on a lot of fish. I would definitely give it try if...
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FAQs about Fish With a Pro – Fort Lauderdale

Fish With a Pro – Fort Lauderdale offers the following trips to customers:
  • $439 per group, additional $85 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $439 per group, additional $85 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $499 per group, additional $85 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Fish With a Pro – Fort Lauderdale, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Fish With a Pro – Fort Lauderdale include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures

Fish With a Pro – Fort Lauderdale offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Osborne)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Fish With a Pro – Fort 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 – Fort Lauderdale include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Peacock)