Captain
Pete Matson

Member since December 2023 Cypress Gardens, United States
Background
Capt. Pete runs trips out of Winter Haven, Fellsmere aboard a 21' Triton bass boat. These waters are known for Largemouth Bass and he will show you how to catch them. With over 34 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

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Cypress Gardens, United States
Background
Capt. Pete runs trips out of Winter Haven, Fellsmere aboard a 21' Triton bass boat. These waters are known for Largemouth Bass and he will show you how to catch them. With over 34 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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A#1 Bass Guide Service

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(6 reviews)
Cypress Gardens
Trips from US $350

A#1 Bass Guide Headwaters

Fellsmere
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Knows the lakes, where the fish are, and how to catch them.....even in the heat of July.
Great trip
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Appropriate for children
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Kevin K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Knows the lakes, where the fish are, and how to catch them.....even in the heat of July.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2026
Thanks, Pete.  We enjoyed fishing with you.
Kevin K. recommends A#1 Bass Guide Service
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Bryan M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Very good trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 2026
We caught a few largemouth on our half day trip. Had an enjoyable time with Captain Pete.
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Calin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 Stars – Amazing Day on the Water!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 30, 2025
Had an incredible day fishing with Pete from A#1 Bass Guide Service. We caught a ton of bass and had a blast doing it. Pete...
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Ken S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 15, 2024
Our charter with Capt. Pete was really great! It was a beautiful day on the water. Pete was genuinely “just one of the guys”...
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Gary S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 11, 2024
Fishing Booking did not inform me that a bigger boat was available. The boat we had was great, but the bigger would have been...
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