Captain
Sean Johnson

Member since May 2024 Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
I have lived in South Florida my entire life and have been fishing since I was a kid. And while I have fished all over Florida, the Everglades is an area that Im truly passionate about. It's a magical place and one of my favorite places to be. With years of experience navigating the waters of the Everglades, I have the knowledge and experience to put customers on the fish and educate them on the amazing wildlife that the glades has to offer. As well as being a guide, I am also an avid tournament angler and complete in some of the largest tournament trails in Florida. I run a brand new 2025 Nitro Z-18 powered by a Mercury 150hp motor with a cruising speed of around 55mph. The boat is tournament ready with 4 new Lowrance Elite series graphs inluding live sonar, Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor with spot lock and remote operation and so much more. On board you will find quality Lews spinning rod/reel combos. I always have a few extra on board to ensure there's no break in the fishing due to snagged lines or lost hooks. There is also a cooler filled with ice, water and gatorade, a first aid kit, auto inflatable life jackets, all fishing gear needed for your trip and plenty of dry storage area's. Whether you're a novice angler or a seasoned pro, I always strive to make sure you have an unforgettable day on the water.
Techniques
Live bait fishing (shiners) and artificial bait.

Hey, I'm Captain Sean Johnson

Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
I have lived in South Florida my entire life and have been fishing since I was a kid. And while I have fished all over Florida, the Everglades is an area that Im truly passionate about. It's a magical place and one of my favorite places to be. With years of experience navigating the waters of the Everglades, I have the knowledge and experience to put customers on the fish and educate them on the amazing wildlife that the glades has to offer. As well as being a guide, I am also an avid tournament angler and complete in some of the largest tournament trails in Florida. I run a brand new 2025 Nitro Z-18 powered by a Mercury 150hp motor with a cruising speed of around 55mph. The boat is tournament ready with 4 new Lowrance Elite series graphs inluding live sonar, Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor with spot lock and remote operation and so much more. On board you will find quality Lews spinning rod/reel combos. I always have a few extra on board to ensure there's no break in the fishing due to snagged lines or lost hooks. There is also a cooler filled with ice, water and gatorade, a first aid kit, auto inflatable life jackets, all fishing gear needed for your trip and plenty of dry storage area's. Whether you're a novice angler or a seasoned pro, I always strive to make sure you have an unforgettable day on the water.
Techniques
Live bait fishing (shiners) and artificial bait.
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Everglades Fishing Experience, LLC

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New boat!
New boat!
Jul 10, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
I just purchased a new 2025 Nitro Z-18 to run my fishing trips out of. The extra speed means more fishiing time for my customers. Theres more dry storage and a starboard side (passenger) console for extra comfort and protection from the elements.
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Awesome fish of the Everglades
Awesome fish of the Everglades
Apr 23, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
Everglades fishing is known for largemouth bass and peacock bass but theres so many more species to catch. And while no two trips are alike, cuetomers have been catching some really cool fish such as: Tiger Oscars - A beautiful fish with an amazing red/orange pattern. These fish put up a really hard fight and are ferocious predatory fish. Gator Gar - Tons of needle like teeth, armor plated skin and a big attitude, these fish are mean. They fight hard and even jump out of the water as they are being reeled in. Customers have been catching some pretty good size gars lately on topwater and shiners. Jaguar cichlids - An absolutely beautiful fish with a golden yellow color and a dark pattern similar to a jaguar. This is a non native species and are normally seen in home aquariums but they have made their way to the waterways of Florida. Extemely aggressive and dagger like teeth make this fish is an amazing catch in the glades. Bowfin - Agressive, hard fighting, toothy and strong pretty much sum up a bowfin. They are a native fish to Florida. Most of the bowfin my customers catch range from 2 to 10 pounds and put up an extremely hard fight. While its hard to specifically target bowfin in the Everglades, they are an amazing bycatch. Mayan Cichlid - Another beautiful, non native fish found in the glades. It has an olive brown to orange color with dark markings. They are an aggressive fish that put up a good fight on light tackle. They are a good eating fish with white, flaky meat which make them a favorite fish for aome anglers. Warmouth - While small in size, they are a very cool fish with amazing markings that are fun to catch on light tackle. We dont see many of these fish so when we do its usually a round of high fives and tons of photos. While there are so many other species of fish in the glades, these are some of the most popular fish that are caught by my customers. Now is a great time to book a trip with Everglades Fishing Experience. The fishing in the glades has been amazing.
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The gators are out!
The gators are out!
Apr 14, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
Looking for a wild adventure? How about fishing with a view of the closest living relatives to dinosaurs we have, the American Alligator. Not only has the fishing been amazing in the glades but tons of gators are out along with plenty of other wildlife. Book a trip today and experience what Everglades fishing is all about.
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Another great glades trip with Emily and
Another great glades trip with Emily and
Apr 12, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
Emily and Devin were down from Maine and wanted to experience Everglades fishing. They caught a ton of fish including some really nice largemouth bass, peacok bass, gator gar, bowfin, tiger oscars and mayan cichlids. They also got to check out some of the local wildlife including some big gators, egrets and some rare to see Roseate Spoonbills. This was a great trip. Emily and Devin are absolutely amazing people and incredible anglers. Glades fishing is on fire right now and its the perfect time to book a trip.
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The time of year when big fish come out
The time of year when big fish come out
Apr 5, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
Some big largemouth bass have been being cught lately. This one came in over 7 pounds. And while no one can guarantee fish of this size on a trip, theres always a chance to catch a fish of a lifetime on any fishing trip this time of year. Book a trip today and experience Everglades fishing.
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Caught almost every species of fish in t
Caught almost every species of fish in t
Mar 13, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
Caleb and his Grandfather Charles came out and had a major multi species fishing day in the glades. They caught largemouth bass, peacock bass, tiger oscars, mayan cichlids, jaguar cichlids, sun bass and garfish. Tons of fish caught and lots of fun had. The bite is on right now and it gets better and better over the next few months. Book a trip today and experience what Everglades fishing is all about.
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VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip - Morning Bite on July 30, 2025
My son and I had an amazing time fishing with Sean! He was incredibly knowledgeable and knew exactly where to go to find the...
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2025
sean knew his water and the fish he put is on some good florida largemouth. we caught fish all day. his boat was new...
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Amazing fishing trip!

November 23, 2024
We had such a great day fishing in the everglades with our guide Sean.  He is extremely knowledgeable about the area as well...
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No sitting down

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 22, 2025
Non-stop action at every spot Sean took us to. Another great fishing experience. My youngest grandson went this time, and caught...
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6 hour trip with our fishing guide Sean was great!

6 Hour Trip (AM) on December 15, 2024
Had an incredible time with Sean as our guide in the Everglades! He was super knowledgeable about the area, and his expertise...
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