Belle Glade
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $425
Captain
Rich Tate
Belle Glade, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
Capt Rich started fishing on Lake Okeechobee with his dad since 1980. Growing up on the big lake and fishing the local lakes and canals for peacock bass, Capt Rich would like to share his local knowledge with you!
Charter
Rating
4.9
37 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (99)
What anglers say
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
All reviews (37)
Showing 1 – 5 of 37 reviews
Kyle Robinson5.0Verifiedmade my dads 70th birthday the most memorable of his life
8 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adultsI grew up with my dad taking me on fishing trips to Lake Okeechobee. From the time I was 10-16 we went mulitple times a year. He sold his bass boat 23 years ago with me playing college and professional baseball he chose to travel and watch me play which means we hadn't been back to Lake Okeechobee in over two decades. I wanted to do something special for my dads 70th birthday but the lake has changed and i didnt want to risk trying scout for them on my own. Captain Rich's experience made it easy for us to catch fish. The eight-hour trip totaled 35 bass between me and my dad. Even with the water levels low, Captain Rich was able to find the fish and keep us on em. We'll definitely be fishing with Captain Rich again soon.
Reported catch:
Response from CaptainThank you guys! Fun day with you guys!
Mike Walter5.0VerifiedGreat time fishing!
Half day 4hr AM • 2 adultsRich was great! The day started off nice and sunny with my son catching the first fish then we had a storm roll in quickly! Rich was able to get around it and after a small break we were able to start catching more fish!! Great experience for My son and I! Highly recommend rich!!!
Reported catch:Response from CaptainThank you Mike for coming out with me and sticking it out!
Stewart ErvinRepeat angler5.0VerifiedOkeechobee Bass
6 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adultsWe experienced less than ideal conditions for bass fishing but were able to put some in the boat. Captain Rich worked very hard to put us on the fish. His knowledge of the lake paid dividends.
Reported catch:Response from CaptainThank you guys!
Daniel MelenaRepeat angler5.0Verifiedbig bass!!
6hr afternoon trip • 3 adultscoming from ohio we had to make a decision to go inland and catch big bass or go to the ocean and catch whatever is biting… we made thr right call and went after the big bass. first two bass caught were 5lb plus!! biggest we had ever caught. capt rich continued to put is on thr big bass the rest of the trip. highly recommend
Response from CaptainThank you Guys had a great time!
Mort JensenRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNot Skunked!
6hr afternoon trip • 2 adults • 1 childOverall great experience with Capt. Rich. Only caught two largemouth bass, and we were certainly hoping for more. But the conditions were less than ideal with wind and gusts up to 25 MPH. Obviously out of Rich’s control and we’re just glad we didn’t get skunked. Worthwhile trip overall and would go back again.
Reported catch:Response from CaptainThank you guys!!
Real catches shared by our community
- Rich Fishing ChartersBelle Glade, FL
- Rich Fishing ChartersBelle Glade, FL
- Rich Fishing ChartersBelle Glade, FL
- Rich Fishing ChartersBelle Glade, FL
- Rich Fishing ChartersBelle Glade, FL
- Rich Fishing ChartersBelle Glade, FL
- Rich Fishing ChartersBelle Glade, FL
- Rich Fishing ChartersBelle Glade, FL
- Rich Fishing ChartersBelle Glade, FL
- Rich Fishing ChartersBelle Glade, FL
Fishing reports
Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing
May 20, 2026 • Belle Glade
Yesterday in had father and son out for a 4hr afternoon trip. We had some windy comditions but the fish still bit good. They both caught good numbers and quality fish mixed in as well. They lake is very low right now and its making it hard to get around in some areas when its been a little windy and can make it a little challenging. The fish are still around and biting on artificially baits such as zara spooks plastic worms chatterbaits spinnerbaits and swimjigs.
Show more
Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing
May 10, 2026 • Belle Glade
5/10/26
Todays trip was one of those days where we caught bass till we couldn’t catch any more, we left em biting catching em on just about everything from chatterbaits spinnerbaits plastic worms and topwater. The bluegill are bedding all over the lake and the bass are terrorizing them. May and June are probably my 2 favorite months to fish Lake Okeechobeeas the bass are schooled up and feeding heavily! The weather is heating up and so is the fishing! I have plenty of open dates coming up.
Show more
Lake Okeechobee
May 2, 2026 • Belle Glade
5/2/27
This past week we had some great weather light winds and sunshine, and the bass on Lake Okeechobee were hungry! Customers averaged 25 to 30 bass a day with some nice fish up to 8lbs. We have been catching them all on artificial baits around the bluegill beds. The month of May and June should be some great fishing so book your trip and come down and experience some of this outstanding bass fishing!
Capt. Rich
Show more
Lake Okeechobee
Apr 26, 2026 • Belle Glade
4/26/26
Hey everybody!
The bass fishing is still hot! The past couple of days the bite has been the strongest in the morning but we still caught fish through out the day all on artificial baits. Starting to see bluegill on the beds and the bass are feeding on them. The weather should start to be more consistent as we get into May.
Show more
Lake Okeechobee
Apr 18, 2026 • Belle Glade
4/22/26
Capt Rich here.
Last weekend we finally had a break in the strong winds and was able to get out. The fishing was outstanding! Customers caught good numbers of bass on artificial baits. The bluegill spawn has begun and should really be in full swing by the full moon. This is one of my favorite times of the year to fish for bass around the bluegill beds as they’re feeding on them. We have a little wind the past couple of days which has kept us close to the dock but conditions are goin to improve for the weekend.
Show more
Lake Okeechobee
Apr 3, 2026 • Belle Glade
The past week winds have been blowin! We Finally got a day to get out yesterday on Lake okeechobee as we had a small window of calm weather. My customers caught plenty of bass all on artificial baits, and the window shut on us in time for us to go in for the day. Today the winds still a blowin so we stayed in and around the smaller lakes and canal systems where we could get out of the wind. Plenty of bass and some clown knife fish are still biting good. We are just starting to see a few peacock bass starting to show back up after one of our coldest winters south Florida has seen in 15 years.
Tomorrow and Saturday I will be fishing a tournament on Okeechobee. Looks like we’ll have another small window of calmer winds the beginning of the week and forecasts are calling for 15 to 35 mph winds so we will be back on the smaller lakes and canals to hide from the winds.
Capt. Rich
Show more