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Lake Okeechobee, Florida

Lake Okeechobee Fishing Guides

8 fishing guides and outfitters fishing from Lake Okeechobee: Okeechobee, Clewiston and Moore Haven, listed A to Z with their trip types and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

8 guides and outfitters5 publish prices$350 typical half day

The guides

Lake Okeechobee fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the guide what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Tom Mann Jr. Guide Services

Clewiston

Capt. Tom Mann Jr.Ranger Z521C, Yamaha 250 SHO

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Lake

Targets: Largemouth bass, Peacock bass, Mayan cichlid

Half Day (4 hrs), 1-2 guests $350Super Half Day (6 hrs), 1-2 guests $400Full Day (8 hrs), 1-2 guests $500+1 more on their site

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Today on the water

Conditions in Lake Okeechobee right now

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Seasons and what is biting: Lake Okeechobee fishing report.

Prices

What a guided fishing trip costs in Lake Okeechobee

Calculated from the prices guides publish (private trips, not per person), checked October 2026. Most guided trips are priced for one or two anglers; tips, flies or bait and lunch can be extra.

TripMedianRangeGuides
Private half day (about 4 hours)$350$350 – $4005
Private full day (about 8 hours)$550$500 – $6005

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Seasons

What is biting in Lake Okeechobee, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Bluegill
Shellcracker

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: okeechobeefishingguide.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Lake Okeechobee: local notes

Lake Okeechobee covers about 730 square miles with 135 miles of shoreline and an average depth of about nine feet.

Source: okeechobeecountyfl.gov

It is the second-largest freshwater lake in the contiguous U.S. and is fed mainly by the Kissimmee River from the north.

Source: okeechobeecountyfl.gov

The Okeechobee Waterway (built 1937) crosses the lake, linking Fort Myers on the Gulf side to Stuart on the Atlantic side.

Source: okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Anglers fishing with a guide still need a Florida freshwater fishing license; most guide rates exclude the license and live bait (wild shiners about $20 per dozen).

Source: rolandmartinmarina.com

Questions

Lake Okeechobee fishing guide questions

How many fishing guides are in Lake Okeechobee?

We list 8 fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z – not ranked.

How much does a fishing guide cost in Lake Okeechobee?

Among 5 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $350 (from $350 to $400), and the median full day is $550. Guided trips are usually priced for one or two anglers.

What fish can you catch in Lake Okeechobee?

The species Lake Okeechobee captains list most often are Largemouth bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Shellcracker, Black crappie and Peacock bass.

Do I need a fishing license on a guided trip in Florida?

Yes. A guide’s license does not cover clients: every angler who is old enough to need a Florida fishing license needs their own, guided or not. A resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $47. Florida fishing license prices and rules.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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