John Larsen
Captain

John Larsen

Belle Glade, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
My dad owned a dive shop in Jupiter. I got familiar with with the reefs and wrecks spearfishing when I was very young. Later on, at UCF, I was on the Bass fishing team and won some tournaments. I'd say that ever since then Bass fishing is my absolute favorite. I got intimately familiar with both freshwater and saltwater fishing in Florida.

Charters

Rating

4.9
164 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (164)

Showing 1 – 5 of 164 reviews
  • Justin Cleaver
    Justin Cleaver
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fathers Day

    4 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    My kids and I have a tradition every Father’s Day to go fishing for a few hours in the morning. Only gift I ever ask for, is that whoever is around comes with me. Well, one of my sons lives here in FL and hasn’t been able to be with us the last couple of years. He and I got the opportunity today to carry on the tradition with Captain Brett! We caught a ton of fish! So many different types, Peacock Bass, Gar, Largemouth Bass, Mayans, Oscars, and a Jaguar Fish. Thank you so much Captain Brett for giving my son and I a fantastic day of fishing. You are not only a great Captain but a great human being! We enjoyed talking with, and fishing with you! Thanks for helping us carry on our family tradition and we loved having you as a part of it.

    Reported catch:
    Largemouth Bass
    Alligator Gar
    Peacock Bass
    Response from Captain

    Justin, wow, thank you for this amazing review. We appreciate you leaving this 5-star review. It was a true pleasure to make this trip happen for you. Looking forward to fishing with you again soon.

  • Charles Blancett
    Charles Blancett
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip - Bass Fishing • 3 adults

    captain john, got us on the boat, in TVthe skt line, awesome view. i did catch a gar, it was good size. we caught, crappie, bass, and captain john was telling us about the lake, when fishing was at a peak, showed us proper and much better way to cast from a boat. told us how to read the way the water would flow around the visible small islands. if i would have had the time, i would made another charter for some speck fishing. it is worth the time and money.

  • David Sickle
    David Sickle
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Great Captain, Good Day

    6 Hour Trip - Bass Fishing • 2 adults

    I'm probably a tough grader. My day on Okeechobee with John Larsen was great! John is a fine fisherman and a pleasure to spend time with. He knows the lake and kept us safely and comfortably out of the high winds and roughest water all day. Between the two of us, we landed about 10 mid-size bass over 6 hours on the water, all on artifical lures. Ideally, we would have been on the fish more and had a more productive day, but I don't blame John for this. I will definitely hire John on my next trip to Okeechobee (if I can -- he's pretty heavily booked up) and would highly recommend him to anyone who takes their fishing seriously.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback and leaving this recommendation. I wish every day could be a big number of catches, and all big fish, it just does not happen like that. We worked hard, especially with artificial lures to get on them and the biggest ones possible. I am glad you had a great time and look forward to fishing with you again in the future. Till next time!

  • Aaron Trimm
    Aaron Trimm
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) - Bass Fishing • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a great time. Trip got cut a little short because of weather; but our giude Justin, was on it and got us on to some nice bass. we had a great time and would definitely go out on the water with Justin again.

    Reported catch:
    Largemouth Bass
  • David Townsend
    David Townsend
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Outing!

    6 hour Trip - Bass Fishing • 2 adults

    Captain John put us on large mouth bass fishing in a few spots. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and organized. Successful even in July. Highly recommended

Real catches shared by our community

  • Bass Flats & Beyond – Everglades
    Bass Flats & Beyond – EvergladesFort Lauderdale, FL
    Great Fathers Day
    Justin C.
    Justin C.
  • Bass Flats & Beyond - Clewiston
    Bass Flats & Beyond - ClewistonClewiston, FL
    bobby and trip were great
    Robb M.
    Robb M.
  • Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee
    Bass Flats & Beyond - OkeechobeeBelle Glade, FL
    Amazing!
    Justin B.
    Justin B.
  • Bass Flats & Beyond - Clewiston
    Bass Flats & Beyond - ClewistonClewiston, FL
    good experience
    Johnny  A.
    Johnny A.
  • Bass Flats & Beyond - Clewiston
    Bass Flats & Beyond - ClewistonClewiston, FL
    1st Trip to the Big O
    Gary S.
    Gary S.
  • Bass Flats & Beyond - Clewiston
    Bass Flats & Beyond - ClewistonClewiston, FL
    February fishing trip
    Gary S.
    Gary S.
  • Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee
    Bass Flats & Beyond - OkeechobeeBelle Glade, FL
    Made my son's 17th birthday wish come true
    Will H.
    Will H.
  • Bass Flats & Beyond - Clewiston
    Bass Flats & Beyond - ClewistonClewiston, FL
    Fishing with John
    Kevin O.
    Kevin O.
  • Bass Flats & Beyond – Everglades
    Bass Flats & Beyond – EvergladesFort Lauderdale, FL
    Great fishing trip
    Damon D.
    Damon D.
  • Bass Flats & Beyond - Okeechobee
    Bass Flats & Beyond - OkeechobeeBelle Glade, FL
    Great Captain and amazing day of fishing
    Joshua T.
    Joshua T.

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