Captain
JP Mckay

Member since June 2017 Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
JP has been guiding for over 30 years, as well as catching trophy fish and winning tournaments for more than 27 years. He is an extremely pleasant and interesting person with tons of fishing and tournament tales to tell, so when you go out on your trip, pay close attention to what he's saying! JP is a patient and knowledgeable teacher who loves seeing his anglers smile. He says, "There is nothing quite like seeing a grandfather catch his biggest Bass or a grandson catch his very first Bass!"

Hey, I'm Captain JP Mckay

Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
JP has been guiding for over 30 years, as well as catching trophy fish and winning tournaments for more than 27 years. He is an extremely pleasant and interesting person with tons of fishing and tournament tales to tell, so when you go out on your trip, pay close attention to what he's saying! JP is a patient and knowledgeable teacher who loves seeing his anglers smile. He says, "There is nothing quite like seeing a grandfather catch his biggest Bass or a grandson catch his very first Bass!"
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My Charter Listings

Bass Whisper Guide โ€“ย Fort Lauderdale

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(94 reviews)
Fort Lauderdale
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $200

Bass Whisper Guide Service โ€“ Delray Beach

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(17 reviews)
Delray Beach
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Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 111 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (144)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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James S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on June 27, 2025
Multiple large peacock caught by visiting son and I.ย  JP was great and full of knowledge and patience.ย  5 Stars.
James S. recommends Bass Whisper Guide Service โ€“ Delray Beach
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Tristian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025
I would recommend the Bass Whisperer to anyone looking for the best bass/peacock bass fishing experience in the Everglades!
Tristian B. recommends Bass Whisper Guide โ€“ย Fort Lauderdale
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Mark G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent day of fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on October 19, 2025
JP was a real gentleman and extremely knowledgeable. We had a fabulous time.
Mark G. recommends Bass Whisper Guide Service โ€“ Delray Beach
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Eric P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First Peacock Bass

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on August 25, 2025
My son and I had a great time catching these hard fighting fish. Capt. JP had us on the fish right away!
Eric P. recommends Bass Whisper Guide โ€“ย Fort Lauderdale
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Jon E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on August 25, 2025
Very very knowledgeable fisherman and very nice to be with
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