Fort Lauderdale
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $350
Captain
Sean Johnson
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
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 3 new 12" Lowrance Elite series graphs as well as a Garmin 12" graph with livescope, a Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor with spot lock and remote operation and so much more. On board you will find top quality Scenko Stix rods paired with Shimano Stradic and Miravel spinning reels. Baitcasters are also available upon request. I always keep extra rods 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.
Charter
Rating
5.0
46 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (175)
What anglers say
100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
All reviews (46)
Showing 1 – 5 of 46 reviews
Alexander George
Alabama, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedBest fishing trip you could ask for.
4 Hour Trip PM • 2 adultsthe entire trip was incredible, but especially captain Johnson. He is an awesome captain and made the entire trip worth every cent. He knew all the right spots to find fish and we left the day with over 20 fish caught from 6 different species. I cannot recommend his services enough, weither you’re going as an individual or a family outing, you will have an amazing time and be well looked after out on the water.
Response from CaptainGlad you enjoyed the trip. It was awesome having you on the boat. Great conversation and fishing all morning. Hope to fish with you again soon. Tight lines!
Rob PothNew Jersey, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedEpic Glades Fishing W Capt. Sean
3 Hour Trip - Morning Bite • 2 adultsGreat day out in the glades w Captian Sean. we got an early start and had an epic day. Sean’s extensive knowledge of the ecosystem and fishery made the trip honorable mention. We absolutely killed it from the first cast until the last, from alligator gar to big/small mouth and peacock bass…TY @ Capt. Sean for a memorable day or my son and I. Tight lines until our next trip Sean !!!!
Douglas FerreiraMember since 20265.0An unforgettable day of fishing
4 Hour Trip (AM)Sean was an absolute blast to fish with! He’s super knowledgeable, keeps everything safe and professional, but also makes the whole day relaxed and fun. He took us to several different spots, and we caught way more fish than we ever expected. It felt like we had action all morning. If you’re looking for an exciting, safe, and fish-filled adventure (especially with kids), Sean is your guy. His gear is top-notch, and he’s incredibly attentive and patient. Thanks to him, my son had a day he’ll never forget.
Reported catch:
Labib MahmudRepeat anglerNew York, US•Member since 2024•10 trips5.0VerifiedNo better guide in the Everglades
4 Hour Trip PM • 2 adultsSean is as good of a guide youll get in Florida. Everything from the Boat, equipment, Lures, techniques, pictures, and fishing spots are extremely high quality and meticulously managed. We caught size, quantity, and variety. beyond the fishing, Sean is just a plessure to be around; no brainer that ill message him when im back in the area.
Reported catch:
Response from CaptainThank you so much for the kind words. I truly appreciate it. It was definitely an awesome day with some really amazing fishing. You’re an incredible  angler.  Hope to fish with you again soon. 
Samantha MckayMassachusetts, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedNEWGreat experience!
3 Hour Trip - Morning Bite • 2 adultsSean was a great captain and brought us to great spots for the fish. We had so much fun and caught a good size peacock bass! Totally recommend!
Real catches shared by our community
- Everglades Fishing Experience, LLCFort Lauderdale, FL
- Everglades Fishing Experience, LLCFort Lauderdale, FL
- Everglades Fishing Experience, LLCFort Lauderdale, FL
- Everglades Fishing Experience, LLCFort Lauderdale, FL
- Everglades Fishing Experience, LLCFort Lauderdale, FL
- Everglades Fishing Experience, LLCFort Lauderdale, FL
- Everglades Fishing Experience, LLCFort Lauderdale, FL
- Everglades Fishing Experience, LLCFort Lauderdale, FL
- Everglades Fishing Experience, LLCFort Lauderdale, FL
- Everglades Fishing Experience, LLCFort Lauderdale, FL
What's biting with Everglades Fishing Experience, LLC in Fort Lauderdale
Temperatures usually start to cool by the end of the month, inviting a greater number of surface fish. Sailfish might start showing up, with Kingifsh still being active over the reefs. Tarpon is great inshore.
Top catches for September
Fishing reports
Caught every species in the glades!
Jan 3, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale
Leo and Charles came down and caught just about every species of fish in the glades.
They had never caught a peacock bass before so thats what they wanted to target. Even with colder weather they caught a bunch of em. Leo hasnt been fishing in quite a while and absolutely had the time of his life. Such a great day on the water with some amazing guys.
Show more
Epic day in the Everglades.
Oct 12, 2025 • Fort Lauderdale
Tons of fish caught and a new Personal Best bass for this young man. Also his first Tiger Oscar and he was so excited for it.
Got a chance to take my buddy Mike and his son Tripp fishing in the glades and what a day they had. As you can see the big bass are still biting. Mike caught some nice largemouth but his son Tripp put on a clinic catching the most fish and biggest bass.
The weather was great with some overcast and not hot at all.
Its a great time to book a trip and experience Everglades fishing for yourself.
Show more
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.
Show more
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.
Show more
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.
Show more
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.
Show more