Central Florida Bass Fishing – Winter Haven

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 Skeeter FX21 Limited Edition that’s powered by a single 250 HP Yamaha SHO. You need an agile boat like this one in order to reach some of the best fishing spots in this part of Florida. With a wireless trolling motor on board, along with a full array of navigation electronics, you’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 quality 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Early AM 2.5 HR
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 30
    US $275
    For anyone who wants to go fishing before the rest of the family hits the beaches or parks we offer a 2.5hr trip to get you back in time to join the family. Price is for 2 people and does not include shiners. Extra person charge of $50 and shiners run $15 per dozen.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $350
    Get ready to head out on a world-class freshwater fishing trip to go after your share of Largemouth Bass. All tackle is included and live bait is additional and ranges from $10-$20 per dozen shiners (some lakes fish better with smaller shiners, some with larger.) The departure time will depend on sunrise. Note: the trip rate is for 2 people – 3rd person is $50 additional.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $450
    If a half day trip is just too short for you, then you're free to stay longer and go after some fish. The trip will focus on targeting Largemouth Bass, although you may encounter other freshwater species. All the necessary fishing gear is included, but live bait is additional and ranges from $15-$20 per dozen shiners. Note: the trip rate is for 2 people – 3rd person is $75 additional.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
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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 $350 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 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)

Meet the Captain

Scott Taylor
Winter Haven, Florida, United States
13 Fishing Reports
30 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since December 2017
Capt. Scotty Taylor is the Senior Pro Guide at Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort, as well as bring the Official Guide for VisitCentralFlorida.org - 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass

Boat specs

Skeeter FX21 Limited Edition (Bass boat) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha 250 SHO engine.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks

Cancellation policy

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.

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
Ages 5 and older.
Catch and Release Mandatory
Disabled Accessible

Payment

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.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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96%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
91%
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Earl M.
Tampa, Florida
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Half fay with Capt. Reno Alley

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 29, 2023
Experienced and knowledgeable. Fun day
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Fenton, MI
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Grandparents trip

VERIFIED   Mid-morning 2.5hr trip on April 1, 2022
Our experience with captain Scott was fabulous. We took our 2 grandchildren age 8 and 10.  Captain Scott was very patient...
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Dan M.
Auburndale, Florida
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Amazing day fishing with Captain Scott and my son

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 29, 2022
Captain Scott was a pleasure. He knew his stuff and we not only caught some big ones, but we pulled in well over 10 by noon....
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Melody R.
Lakeland, Florida
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2 hour trip

VERIFIED   Morning 2.5hr trip on September 26, 2020
We enjoyed several hours on the water with Captain Scott. He was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly and outgoing. He...
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Haines City, FL
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Half day with Capt Scott

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 23, 2018
My first day fishing for Large Mouth Bass and Scott made it Perfect. We started a little later than normal as we have experienced...
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