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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Bass Whisper Guide โ€“ย Fort Lauderdale

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(94 reviews)
Fort Lauderdale
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Trips from US $200

Bass Whisper Guide Service โ€“ Delray Beach

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 112 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fin-tastic!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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TJ S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with JP

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip on July 9, 2025
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Buddy T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on June 6, 2025
My son and I had a great trip fishing with JP. We caught Peacock Bass and Clown Knife Fish. We were entertained by all of JPโ€™s...
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Calvin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 7, 2025
JP is really the Bass Whisperer!! He knows exactly where the fish are, and he makes the trip fun and relaxing. Weโ€™re coming...
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Shawn W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

40+ fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 20, 2024
JP is a tremendous guide, he has a ton of knowledge and is amazing with children. We caught peacock bass, largemouth bass,...
Shawn W. recommends Bass Whisper Guide โ€“ย Fort Lauderdale
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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!
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