Captain
Bill Goudy Jr.

Member since March 2020 Winter Haven, United States
Background
Hello, I am Captain Bill and a licensed master captain. Originally born in Iowa and raised on the Mississippi River. I've been fishing ever since I was a little kid. I caught the Bass fishing bug early in life. When I was younger, I found an old Johnson spoon in my father’s tackle box, tied it on, and caught a Bass. Instantly hooked on fishing, my pursuit of a career in it was inevitable. Living on the river where his family owned a campground and bait shop, he has been putting people on fish for years. He has been married for 21 years and is a father of 4 and grandfather of 1. He heard about Headwaters Lake being open, so he moved to Florida to pursue his dream of being the first full-time fishing guide on Headwaters and now has a team of guides that work with him.  Captain Bill and the team will help get you experience Headwaters and Stick Marsh like no other, producing beautiful trophy Largemouth Bass all day long. Also, enjoy fishing Winter Haven Chain of Lakes and the surrounding Central Florida Bass fisheries are his kingdom! Don't look any further, choose the sure thing by clicking the book now button now. Let's go catch some trophies that the others only talk about!
Techniques
My preferred style of fishing for Largemouth Bass here in Central Florida is with live bait. It is the most successful method to land quality largemouth bass all trip long. Every month of the year, you can utilize this bait to help land fish. Also, it is perfect for anglers of all ages to get addicted to the action. Additionally, I love to catch bass with artificial baits. Artificial baits can be a fun way to bring fish to the boat. I can educate clients and anglers on how to use some of the best lures to catch bass all across the United States.

Hey, I'm Captain Bill Goudy Jr.

Winter Haven, United States
Background
Hello, I am Captain Bill and a licensed master captain. Originally born in Iowa and raised on the Mississippi River. I've been fishing ever since I was a little kid. I caught the Bass fishing bug early in life. When I was younger, I found an old Johnson spoon in my father’s tackle box, tied it on, and caught a Bass. Instantly hooked on fishing, my pursuit of a career in it was inevitable. Living on the river where his family owned a campground and bait shop, he has been putting people on fish for years. He has been married for 21 years and is a father of 4 and grandfather of 1. He heard about Headwaters Lake being open, so he moved to Florida to pursue his dream of being the first full-time fishing guide on Headwaters and now has a team of guides that work with him.  Captain Bill and the team will help get you experience Headwaters and Stick Marsh like no other, producing beautiful trophy Largemouth Bass all day long. Also, enjoy fishing Winter Haven Chain of Lakes and the surrounding Central Florida Bass fisheries are his kingdom! Don't look any further, choose the sure thing by clicking the book now button now. Let's go catch some trophies that the others only talk about!
Techniques
My preferred style of fishing for Largemouth Bass here in Central Florida is with live bait. It is the most successful method to land quality largemouth bass all trip long. Every month of the year, you can utilize this bait to help land fish. Also, it is perfect for anglers of all ages to get addicted to the action. Additionally, I love to catch bass with artificial baits. Artificial baits can be a fun way to bring fish to the boat. I can educate clients and anglers on how to use some of the best lures to catch bass all across the United States.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(26 reviews)
Winter Haven
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Palm Harbor
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $375
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(40 reviews)
Kissimmee
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(65 reviews)
Fellsmere
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Fish of a Life Time!
Fish of a Life Time!
May 19, 2024 Fellsmere
Set against the backdrop of the stunning Headwaters Lake, two avid anglers embarked on a thrilling 6-hour adventure with Captain Bill at the helm. They began their journey exploring the pristine waters near the cypress trees lining the eastern shore. Armed with topwater frogs and spinnerbaits, they cast their lines into the shallow waters, enticing explosive strikes from aggressive bass hiding in the shadows. Captain Bill guided them to the submerged brush piles scattered across the lake. Here, they switched to Texas-rigged plastic worms and swimbaits, carefully working the structure to coax out the lunker bass lurking below. Their persistence paid off when one angler hooked into a monstrous bass weighing an astonishing 10.2 pounds! The adrenaline-fueled battle had them on the edge of their seats as they fought to land the trophy fish. Not content to rest on their laurels, they continued their journey, exploring the open water near the dam. Here, they found schools of hungry bass feeding on baitfish. Using crankbaits and jerkbaits, they added several more quality fish to their tally, including several in the 5-8 pound range. As the morning drew to a close, the anglers reluctantly bid farewell to Headwaters Lake, their hearts still racing from the adrenaline-pumping battles and their minds filled with memories of trophy bass. With plans already in place for their next adventure, they knew that Headwaters Lake would forever hold a special place in their angling journey.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 154 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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2nd time same results
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Charles H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best bass fishing trip ever!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on July 18, 2025
We caught 39 bass on 60 shiners in one spot, including a 4.5 and 6.5 lb bass simultaneously. Great gear, punctual guide, no...
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Jared M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fish of a Lifetime

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on April 23, 2025
Cpt. Steve Spatafora put us on large florida largemouths all day including my personal best, a 9lb 2 ounce beauty of a fat...
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Daniel Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect day on the water.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 4, 2025
What an amazing day on the water with Captain Bill. He was amazing with our group of 4 including my father. We caught 78 fish...
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Dennis L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good day on Headwaters with Captain Cody

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on February 27, 2025
Had a very enjoyable day on the water with Captain Cody. While the bite was not steady, we did put a number of bass in the...
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Kris W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great day at Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 7, 2025
What a great day we had at Headwaters.ย  Captain Justin was a great guide and put us on lots of fish.ย  Weโ€™ve been to Headwaters...
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