Lake
Okeechobee Florida Trophy Bass Fishing
The
Florida 10 plus pounds largemouth trophy black bass is the ultimate
Florida bass fishing achievement a Florida bass fishing angler
hopes to attain. The likelihood of catching a bass this big in
Lake Okeechobee are fairly good. Using a shiner of course is the
Lake Okeechobee Florida bass fishing anglers most successful method
of enticing a Florida bass of this size to be caught. The 10 1/2
lb'er shown here was netted by Ed Ouderkirk (Davenport, IA). This
monster Florida trophy bass was released. It takes a lot of will
power to release a Florida bass of this size when an angler gets
to see and hold a bass of this magnitude that is usually a once
in a lifetime catch!
Take
advantage of the below special if you would like to experience
this the above type of trophy bass fishing.
FULL
DAY BASS FISHING RATE
YEAR-ROUND
RATE
1
Full Day
of Bass Fishing Guide Rate for
1 person is: $140.00
We
require 2 persons on our Full Day Rate
TOTAL
COST OF A FULL DAY OF BASS FISHING FOR A 2 PERSON TRIP IS $280.00
Required
Deposit for 2 persons is $140.00
Third
person full day
rate charge is
an additional $75.00
The
Required Deposit for a 3 person trip is $215.00
TOTAL
COST OF A FULL DAY OF FISHING FOR A 3 PERSON TRIP IS $355.00
FULL
DAY BASS FISHING RATE
include all of the following: 1 eight hour sessions of fishing
from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., USCG professional licensed guide,
fully equipped bass boat, gas, oil, rods, reels, tackle and lessons
(pro techniques and tricks).
STUFF
NOT INCLUDED
1) Fishing license.
They can be purchased online on my web site or locally.
2) Soft drinks,
food & ice. These items can be purchased locally.
3) Rain Gear. Inexpensive
rain wear is recommended.
4) Gratuities for
your guide are not included in the above rate.
5)
Live
bait "shiners are not included
A party may
combine some trophy bass shiner fishing while bass fishing with
artificial lures by purchasing a dozen or more shiners.
See
Reservation Requirements, How To Make Reservations, Reservation
Confirmation, Things To Bring, Fishing Licenses Cost & Other
Information At The Bottom Of This Page
HALF
DAY BASS FISHING RATE
YEAR-ROUND
RATE
1
Half Day
of Bass Fishing Guide Rate for
1 person is: $85.00
We require 2 persons on our Half Day Rate:
TOTAL
COST OF A HALF DAY OF BASS FISHING FOR A 2 PERSON TRIP IS $170.00
The
Required Deposit for 2 persons is $85.00
Third
person half day
rate charge is
an additional $50.00
The
Required Deposit for a 3 person trip is $135.00
TOTAL
COST OF A HALF DAY OF BASS FISHING FOR A 3 PERSON TRIP IS $220.00
HALF
DAY BASS FISHING RATE
include all of the following: 1 four hour morning session of fishing
from 6:30 to 10:30 or 1 four hour afternoon session of fishing
from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., USCG professional licensed guide, fully
equipped bass boat, gas, oil, rods, reels, tackle and lessons
(pro techniques and tricks).
STUFF
NOT INCLUDED
1) Fishing license.
They can be purchased online on my web site or locally.
2) Soft drinks,
food & ice. These items can be purchased locally.
3) Rain Gear. Inexpensive
rain wear is recommended.
4) Gratuities for
your guide are not included in the above rate.
5)
Live
bait "shiners are not included
A party may
combine some trophy bass shiner fishing while bass fishing with
artificial lures by purchasing a dozen or more shiners.
See
Reservation Requirements, How To Make Reservations, Reservation
Confirmation, Things To Bring, Fishing Licenses Cost & Other
Information At The Bottom Of This Page
Lake
Okeechobee Florida Trophy Bass Fishing
2 Half Day 1 Night Special Rate
This Special Rate of only
$220.00 is for
1 person and includes:
2 (four hour) half days of shiner bass fishing, 1 night of motel
lodging, 6 dozen shiners, USCG licensed guide, bass boat, fuel
and all tackle.
We
require 2 persons on our Special Rate:
TOTAL
COST OF PACKAGE FOR 2 PERSONS IS $440.00
Required
Deposit for 2 persons is $200.00
Third person
2 half day 1 night rate charge is $100.00 additional and includes 2 (four hour) half days of shiner
bass fishing, 2 dozen extra shiners free of charge, USCG licensed guide, bass boat, fuel and
all tackle.
Required
Deposit for 3 persons is $300.00
TOTAL
COST OF PACKAGE FOR 3 PERSONS IS $540.00
PARTICULARS: 1) Your
first 4 hour half day session of fishing is during the afternoon
of your first day from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
2) After
fishing you would check in and stay the night free of charge.
3) Your
second 4 hour half day session of fishing is on the following
day during the morning from 6:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m.
4) You will be provided with 3 dozen
shiners for "each" 4 hour session of fishing
free
of charge.
STUFF
NOT INCLUDED
1) Fishing license.
They can be purchased online on my web site or locally.
2) Soft drinks,
food & ice. These items can be purchased locally.
3) Rain Gear. Inexpensive
rain wear is recommended.
5) Gratuities for
your guide are not included in the above rate.
Click
here for lake Okeechobee
bass fishing information & much more
See
Reservation Requirements, How To Make Reservations, Reservation
Confirmation, Things To Bring, Fishing Licenses Cost & Other
Information At The Bottom Of This Page
Included
Lodging Information
Motel lodging
at the Glades Inn was provided on our 2 half day 1 night fishing
package.
Please
note the Glades Inn is currently closed due to renovations.
When they will re-open is not known.
We
now allow the client to choose where they want to stay rather
then where we made arrangements for them to stay at. As noted
below the lodging refund of $40.00 can be applied to the cost
of a clients lodging at the motel of his choosing.
The Rice
Motel
(863-946-0424) in the town of Moore Haven offers lodging through
Ron's Guide Service for $40.00 per night.
Lodging
Refunds
We offer a
courtesy lodging refund
in the amount of $40.00
for the 1 night of lodging that is included with the 2 half day
1 night fishing and duck hunting rate. This credit will be subtracted
from a party's 2 half days 1 night package rate total cost.
Example: a party who booked the 2 half
day 1 night package would get a $40.00 lodging credit that they
can use to pay for their own lodging with!
The $40.00
lodging credit is also applicable if a party has other lodging
options available such as a RV camper, trailer home, camping out,
staying with friends, etc.
Lodging
Options
TOWN
OF
CLEWISTON
MOTELS
HOLIDAY
INN on U.S. 27 Ph: 863-983-5100 or 800-313-4591
BEST WESTERN on U.S. 27 Ph: 863-983-3400 or 877-478-1700
EXECUTIVE ROYAL INN on
U.S. 27 Ph: 863-983-3141
MOTOR INN on U.S. 27 Ph: 863-983-4115
WEST EXPRESS INN on U.S. 27 Ph: 863-983-9161
RELAX INN on U.S. 27 Ph: 863-983-9309
PLAZA TRAVEL INN on U.S. 27 Ph: 863-983-5181
ANGLER’S MARINA MOTEL off of U.S. 27 Ph: 863-983-2277
CLEWISTON
INN on U.S. 27 Ph: 1-800-749-4466
TOWN
OF MOORE HAVEN MOTELS
RICE
MOTEL off U.S. 27 Ph: 863-946-0424
GLADES INN on U.S. 27 Ph: 863-946-2642
TOWN
OF LAKEPORT MOTELS
LAKEPORT LODGE on SR 78 Ph: 863-946-2020
ARUBA on SR 78 Ph: 863-946-1324
Little Big Man Marina on SR 78 Ph: 863-946-1441
TOWN
OF OKEECHOBEE MOTELS
HOLIDAY
INN on SR 441 Ph: 863-357-3529 or 800-465-4329
BEST WESTERN on SR 441 Ph: 863-357-7100 or 800-305-6237
FLAMINGO MOTEL on SR 441 Ph: 863-763-6100
TRAVELERS INN on N. Parrott Ave. Ph: 863-763-3146
BUDGET INN on SR 441 Ph: 863-763-3185
ECONOMY INN on SR 441 Ph: 863-763-1148
PIER II MOTEL on SR 441 Ph: 863-763-3146
TREASURE ISLAND MOTEL on SR 441 Ph: 863-763-2895
TROPIC MOTEL on S. Parrott Ave. Ph: 863-467-0053
WANTA LINGA MOTEL on SR 441 Ph: 863-763-1020 or 800-754-0428
CAMP
GROUNDS, TENT CAMPING, RV PARKS, ETC:
This
type of information is best answered by the local Chamber of Commerce.
The Moore Haven number is 863-946-0440. Clewiston number is 863-983-7979
and the Okeechobee number is
863-763-6464
2
Half Day 1 Night Reservation Requirements
All of the
above rates are for 2 persons per boat.
The rate for a third person as noted above is additional.
Bass boats cannot carry more than 4 persons (guide included).
Reservation
deposits are listed
after each rate and can be made by
money order, certified check, or
online
by credit card
Personal
checks are not accepted.
Remaining balance due is payable upon arrival by Cash or Money
Order only.
We do not accept credit cards or personal checks on the balance
due.
Reservation
date/s are final and can not be rescheduled.
Reservation deposits are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation.
See our:
Cancellation
& Refund Policy
How
To Make Reservations
ONLINE
CREDIT CARD DEPOSIT
To
make reservations online with a credit card
Click
here to make reservations ONLINE WITH A
CREDIT CARD.
MONEY
ORDER DEPOSIT
To
make reservations by U.S.Postal Mail Service, UPS or FedEx
Click here to print out the required RESERVATION FORM
you
will need to mail out with your money order deposit
Click
here for DIRECTIONS to Ron's Guide
Service.
Click
here for a LOCATION MAP to Ron's Guide
Service.
2
Half Day Reservation Confirmation
Ron's
Guide Service will e-mail a written confirmation
upon receipt of a party's reservation deposit confirming receipt
of deposit, the total
cost of fishing trip that
would include the
guide rate, optional cost of extra shiners ordered by the party,
the date of the reserved fishing trip, lodging credit if applicable,
where to meet, time to meet, balance due upon arrival and other
information.
The
total cost of the fishing trip and balance due upon arrival (minus
the deposit) will also be listed to ensure
that there are no additional hidden fees or charges whatsoever!!!
I
can "promise" you that you will not be surprised will
a bill for a $100.00 or more for shiners at the end of your fishing
trip!
It
is the booking party's responsibility to e-mail me back as soon
as you receive my e-mail confirmation verifying that the information
containted in it is correct.
Lake
Okeechobee Rim & Access Canal Areas We Guide Fish On
We
primarily guide fish on Lake Okeechobee, the rim canals that surround
Lake Okeechobee and the boat ramp access canals that give boaters
access to Lake Okeechobee. A client will be fishing either out
on Lake Okeechobee or just in the rim canals and/or access canals
depending on where the fish have been located or thought to be
holding by your guide. Your guide has sole priority over the area
chosen to fish which is determined by the fishing conditions,
the weather conditions, windy conditions and/or low water conditions
which would make fishing out on the big lake not safe and dangerous.
Boats
and Equipment
Florida
bass fishing is done in comfort and safety from a 18 - 20 foot
fully rigged bass boat or 18 - 20 foot airboat. All boats have a ice cooler for food and
soft drinks, livewell and plenty of storage which will make your
day an enjoyment. All guide boats are also equipped with VHF Marine
Radio and/or Cellular Phone. U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD's for
each person are carried as required by law.
Here's
Captain Ron's new 2006 Diamondback 20 foot custom crafted airboat.
This one of
a kind huge airboat on Lake Okeechobee is powered by a 496 cubic
inch GM Levitator 8.1 HO fuel in-jected motor that has a horse
power ranting of 425 - 450 hp. A CH 2.1 gear reduction box that
turns a 3 blade ultra wide Q series Sensenich propeller 4800 rpm
and a custom built stainless steel exhaust system makes this airboat
the quietest airboat you will ever ride in.
I
have not to date had a client ask for ear plugs!
Custom built into the deck is a large insulated livewell and cooler.
There are also 7 other large built in below deck and 2 under the
seat storage compartments. A custom installed 80 lb. trust Minn-Kota
trolling motor, 2 front mounted fishing seats, a 6 foot bench
seat and full walk around deck make fishing from this airboat
a true pleasure. A fold down bimini top is an added pleasure of
providing shade and rain protection during a party's fishing trip.
When's
The Best Time To Come?
Is the foremost
question I am asked by every angler planning a trophy bass fishing
trip to Lake Okeechobee. In the 21 years I have guided on Okeechobee
I would honestly have to say that there really isn't a bad time
to 
fish
Okeechobee. The summer months and early fall months produce good
numbers of fish as well as trophy bass. The spawn (November -
April) when the fish are bedding is considered to be the better
months to catch a trophy Lake Okeechobee bass.
Click here for
a fishing report with photos on every month of the year from 1998
to the present latest fishing reports that are updated daily.
Catch
& Release
Is practiced
by Ron's Guide Service. No bass for eating or mounting can be
kept by anglers.
We would be happy to provide a angler with the the length and
girth measurements and a photo if they would like to have a replica
mount made.
Taxidermist
Service
Click on this link for information on a local taxidermy
service that is available if you would like to have a fiberglass
replica wall mount made of your trophy bass. Any questions you
may have about the wall mount cost, shipping cost, required deposit,
how long it will take to complete your mount can be answered by
a simple phone call.
Things
To Bring
Rain gear,
camera, sun screen, cap and other such items. A medium - heavy
action rod with 20 lb. test braided line and a "small tackle
box" is all that is needed for shiner fishing. This 
type
of equipment as well as all shiner fishing tackle is furnished
free
of charge by Ron's
Guide Service. All guide fishing bass boats have a ice cooler
storage compartment for soft drinks and food. Ice for the guide
boat food and soft drinks cooler can be purchased down here. Terminal
tackle (hooks, floats, weights, etc.) for wild shiner fishing
and artificial lure fishing is furnished free of charge by Ron's Guide Service. We provide artificial
lures on a you replace it if you loose it basis. We do not provide
plastic worms. You can bring your own plastic worms or purchased
them down here. Plastic worms 4 1/2 - 7 inch Fluke, Assassin or
Yamamoto style worms as well as Zoom Finesse Worm or Trick Worm
in Red-Shad, June-Bug, Watermelon, Black/Red Glitter or Black/Blue
Glitter colors and a host of others are popular on Lake Okeechobee
throughout the year.
Seasonal
Weather
Winter's general
day temperature is 75 degrees. Nights and mornings are 
cool
to cold. Late spring and early fall days are in the 80's. Summer
days range in the 80's - 90's. Rainfall during the winter, early
spring and late fall is slight. Brief afternoon showers are common
in late spring, throughout the summer and early fall. Guides fish
"rain
or shine and under all weather conditions". Rain gear is a must bring item. If you
are fishing during the winter months, be sure to bring some warm
clothing with you -- it can get 
quite
cold at times.
Hopefully bad weather does not interfere with your reserved fishing
trip. We do not offer rain checks or a refund in the event a party
is not able to fish due to bad weather conditions. We have no
control over the weather and therefore we cannot be responsible
for the disruption of your trip due to bad weather. Please bring
rain gear with you. If bad weather moves in the decision to leave
is up to the guide.
Florida
Fishing License
A Florida fishing
license is required to fish in Florida. Children under 16 years
of age are exempt. Non-resident 7-day freshwater fishing license
cost is $17.00. Non-resident 12-month freshwater fishing license
cost is $32.00. Resident 12-month freshwater fishing license cost
is $14.00. A computerized license option is now available in the
state of Florida. Anglers may purchase their fishing license using a toll-free
telephone number and a credit card.
Telephone agents will issue a license number over the phone which
will entitle anglers to fish immediately or at some later date
during the year. If you would like to use this service the Florida
Game & Fresh Water Commission's toll-free number is 1-888-347-4356
Purchased
Your Fishing License Online
A
Florida fishing license which will entitle anglers to fish immediately
or at some later date during the year can now be purchased online.
Non-resident 7-day
freshwater fishing license cost is $17.00. Non-resident 12-month
freshwater fishing license cost is $32.00. Resident 12-month freshwater
fishing license cost is $14.00.
Children under 16 years of age are exempt.
Click
here if you would
like to use this convenient option to
instantly receive your fishing license online!
RON'S
GUIDE SERVICE
MOORE HAVEN, FL 33471
Web Site: http://www.lake-okeechobee-fishing.com
E-Mail
PH: 863-946-1742
CELL:
863-287-8484
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