Central Florida Bass Fishing – Winter Haven 

4.8/5 (29 reviews)
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Veteran Owned
 7th Street Southwest, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States

Central Florida Bass Fishing – Winter Haven 

Winter Haven, FL, United States
21 ft
2
4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Central Florida Bass Fishing aims to stay true to its name and be the primary destination for all your Bass fishing needs. Captain Scott Taylor will be your guide, and you can always count on him to get the job done. Whether you're a novice angler or someone with years of experience, he'll tailor the trip to your individual needs.

His boat is a 2025 Skeeter FX21R Limited Edition with a 250 HP Yamaha SHO, Power-Pole Move trolling motor & 8' Blade anchors, and Humminbird graphs w/ MEGA 360 & Live2. You need an agile boat like this one in order to reach some of the best fishing spots in this part of Florida. We've got everything you need to get on the fish and stay there.

The fishing grounds you'll be in lend themselves wonderfully to some really big fish. Your main target on any given trip will be Largemouth Bass, but you might also run into some Bluegill and Speck along the way. A fish that can pose a challenge, but is also loads of fun to fish for, what else could you possibly need on a trip like this?

Capt. Scott will provide you with professional grade rods, reels, and terminal tackle for the trip. Please note that all trips have a mandatory catch and release policy. While there will be water and Gatorade, you are more than welcome to bring your own drinks and food if you like.

If freshwater fishing is your type of fishing, come on down for a trip to remember!

Central Florida Bass Fishing aims to stay true to its name and be the primary destination for all your Bass fishing needs. Captain Scott Taylor will be your guide, and you can always count on him to get the job done. Whether you're a novice angler or someone with years of experience, he'll tailor the trip to your individual needs.

His boat is a 2025 Skeeter FX21R Limited Edition with a 250 HP Yamaha SHO, Power-Pole Move trolling motor & 8' Blade anchors, and Humminbird graphs w/ MEGA 360 & Live2. You need an agile boat like this one in order to reach some of the best fishing spots in this part of Florida. We've got everything you need to get on the fish and stay there.

The fishing grounds you'll be in lend themselves wonderfully to some really big fish. Your main target on any given trip will be Largemouth Bass, but you might also run into some Bluegill and Speck along the way. A fish that can pose a challenge, but is also loads of fun to fish for, what else could you possibly need on a trip like this?

Capt. Scott will provide you with professional grade rods, reels, and terminal tackle for the trip. Please note that all trips have a mandatory catch and release policy. While there will be water and Gatorade, you are more than welcome to bring your own drinks and food if you like.

If freshwater fishing is your type of fishing, come on down for a trip to remember!

Scott Taylor
Captain
Scott Taylor
16 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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July 2026
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Early AM 2.5 HR
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 30
Bass (Largemouth)
US $275
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.8
29 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Charles Fielding
Charles Fielding
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Catch fish all day
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 6, 20252 adults

When we arrived at the area where Captain Scott Taylor wanted us to fish we began to drop lines into the water. There were two of us plus Captain Taylor and even before everyone had a line in the water the first of our pair caught their first fish. We continued to catch fish, I mean actually bring them into the boat, regularly most of the morning occasionally switching from live bait to artificial lures. Captain Taylor estimates the total "hits" at over forty with more than thirty brought into the boat. We had a really good outing, catching more fish than I ever expected. Please ask for Captain Scott Taylor for a great day fishing.

Scott Taylor
Response from Captain

It was my pleasure spending the morning with you fellas, and hopefully I helped make some memories that'll last a lifetime!

Jeffrey Johnson
Jeffrey Johnson
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Glad we found Captain Scott!
3/4 Day Trip on March 16, 20252 adults

Caption Scott was a great guide. He was persistent on putting us on fish and determine to fill our bag! 6 lb was our biggest and caught over 15 with a couple of user error hook sets. Overall great experience.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Annette Almond
Annette Almond
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing at Chain-of-Lakes!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 24, 20242 adults

So happy that Capt. Scott lead our fishing trip on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. We each landed some good size Bass today and created some wonderful memories. I highly recommend Capt. Scott and the overall excellent quality of this Outfitter!

Scott Taylor
Response from Captain

Ma’am, it was my pleasure spending a morning on the water with you ladies! I look forward to our next adventure!!

Sandra E Halloway
Sandra E Halloway
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Grandparents trip
Mid-morning 2.5hr trip on April 1, 20222 adults2 children

Our experience with captain Scott was fabulous. We took our 2 grandchildren age 8 and 10. Captain Scott was very patient with the kids, explained everything about where we were fishing and about the fish we would be catching. He made the fishing experience exceptional I would highly recommend him for your fishing adventure..... Thank you again captain Scott

Scott Taylor
Response from Captain

Ma’am, thank you very much for the memories y’all gave me! Today was one of those trips that will forever stick with me!

Nancy Preston
Nancy Preston
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Scott
Early AM 2.5 HR on May 30, 20242 adults

FAQs about Central Florida Bass Fishing – Winter Haven

Central Florida Bass Fishing – Winter Haven offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $275 per group - Early AM 2.5 HR (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Central Florida Bass Fishing – Winter Haven, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Central Florida Bass Fishing – Winter Haven include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
Central Florida Bass Fishing – Winter Haven offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing (Kissimmee and the Winter Haven South Chain of Lakes)
Central Florida Bass Fishing – Winter Haven offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Central Florida Bass Fishing – Winter Haven include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)

Your captain

Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor

Winter Haven, Florida, United States

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
34 Customer reviews
Typical response within 17 hours
Member since December 2017

Capt. Scotty Taylor is the Senior Pro Guide at Camp Mack Marina, Lodge & RV Resort, as well as being the Official Guide for the Central Florida Sports Marketing and Polk County Tourism Board. He guides these lakes on a daily basis and he knows where those big fish live and hide. Thanks to his in-depth knowledge of the area, he always knows how best to get you on the fish.

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
34 Customer reviews
Typical response within 17 hours
Member since December 2017

Capt. Scotty Taylor is the Senior Pro Guide at Camp Mack Marina, Lodge & RV Resort, as well as being the Official Guide for the Central Florida Sports Marketing and Polk County Tourism Board. He guides these lakes on a daily basis and he knows where those big fish live and hide. Thanks to his in-depth knowledge of the area, he always knows how best to get you on the fish.

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
21 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter FX21R Limited Edition
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Yamaha 250 SHO
Powered by
1 x 250HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Kissimmee and the Winter Haven South Chain of Lakes

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
Ages 5 and older.
Catch and release mandatory
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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