Shellcracker Fishing Lake Okeechobee Guide Service Rates

Shellcracker Fishing Lake Okeechobee
Half & Full Day
Fishing Rates

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Enjoy a half or full day of Florida shellcracker fishing on Lake Okeechobee with a USCG licensed guide service. Our affordable shellcracker fishing rates that are listed below are indeed something that every shellcracker fishing angler should take advantage of.

HALF DAY SHELLCRACKER FISHING
GUIDE SERVICE RATES

MORNING OR AFTERNOON YEAR-ROUND RATE

1 Half Day of Fishing Guide Rate for 1 person is: $75.00

We require 2 persons on our Half Day Rate:

TOTAL COST OF OUR HALF DAY OF FISHING FOR 2 PERSONS
IS ONLY $150.00

The Required Deposit for 2 persons is $75.00

Third person half day rate charge is $50.00 additional

The Required Deposit for a 3rd. person is $50.00

TOTAL COST OF PACKAGE FOR 3 PERSONS IS ONLY $200.00

HALF DAY SHELLCRACKER FISHING RATE includes all of the following: 1 four hour morning session of fishing from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 1 four hour afternoon session of fishing from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., USCG professional licensed guide, fully equipped bass boat or airboat, 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) Live bait: crickets, worms and minnows which are at the clients cost can be
purchased locally.

3) Soft drinks, food & ice. These items can be purchased locally.

4). Rain Gear. Inexpensive rain wear is recommended.

5) Gratuities for your guide are not included in the above rates.

6) Lodging is not included in the above rates.

7) Guides do not clean fish.

Live bait: minnows, crickets and worms which are at the clients cost can be purchased locally

Click here for lake & shellcracker fishing information, best time to come & much more

SEE RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS, HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, RESERVATION CONFIRMATION, THINGS TO BRING, FISHING LICENSE COST & OTHER INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

FULL DAY SHELLCRACKER FISHING
GUIDE SERVICE RATES

MORNING OR AFTERNOON YEAR-ROUND RATE

1 Full Day of Fishing Guide Rate for 1 person is: $125.00

We require 2 persons on our Full Day Rate:

TOTAL COST OF OUR FULL DAY OF SHELLCRACKER FISHING FOR 2 PERSONS
IS ONLY $250.00

Required Deposit for 2 persons is $125.00

Third person full day rate charge is $75.00 additional

The Required Deposit for a 3rd. person is $75.00

TOTAL COST OF PACKAGE FOR 3 PERSONS IS ONLY $325.00

FULL DAY SHELLCRACKER FISHING RATE include all of the following: 1 eight hour session of fishing from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., USCG professional licensed guide, fully equipped bass boat or airboat, 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) Live bait: crickets, worms and minnows which are at the clients cost can be
purchased locally.

3) Soft drinks, food & ice. These items can be purchased locally.

4). Rain Gear. Inexpensive rain wear is recommended.

5) Gratuities for your guide are not included in the above rates.

6) Lodging is not included in the above rates.

7) Guides do not clean fish.

Live bait: crickets, worms and minnows which are at the clients cost can be
purchased locally

Click here for lake & shellcracker fishing information, best time to come & much more

SEE RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS, HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, RESERVATION CONFIRMATION, THINGS TO BRING, FISHING LICENSE COST & OTHER INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Fishing Hours

Our half day morning shellcracker fishing rate is for a 4 hour day of fishing from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Our half day afternoon shellcracker fishing rate is for a 4 hour day of fishing from 12:00 noon to 4:00

Our full day shellcracker fishing rate is for a 8 hour straight day of fishing from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Click here to check out our Shellcracker Fishing Special rate of 2 half days of shellcracker fishing and a night of lodging with a USCG licensed guide service on Florida's Lake Okeechobee. This shellcracker fishing special rate besides being an affordable fishing event also allows each fisherman to take "two limits (100 shellcrackers) each" instead of a one day limit of 50 each simply because they are fishing on two different days.

Shellcracker Fishing Best Time To Fish

During the spawn shellcrackers are highly vulnerable to being caught easily. The male shellcracker after establishing their nesting area which are usually the same spawning sites year after year, will become very aggressive. They will in fact strike at anything that intrudes into their nesting territory.

Shellcracker Fishing Spawning Months

Redear (shellcracker) will spawn as the water temperature nears 70 - this may be as early
as March and last as late as September. The male shellcracker begins building a dish
shaped nest that is a round sandy depression that is 2 - 4 inches deep and from 8 - 24
inches wide. Shellcrackers gather in large colonies during the spawn. There are dozens of
nests side by side in an area of 50 - 75 square feet. Shellcracker spawning activities also
cycle around the full moon periods. The 5 day period before and after the full moon is a
great time to catch a limit of them.

HALF & FULL DAY RATE RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS

All of the above half and full day rates are for 1 or 2 persons per boat.
The half and full day rate for a third person is listed above.
Bass boats cannot carry more than 4 persons (guide included).
Fishing licenses are not included in above rates.
Guide gratuities are not included in any of the above rates.
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

MAKING RESERVATIONS

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 to make reservations
by U.S.Postal Mail Service, UPS, FedEx, etc.

Click here for DIRECTIONS to Ron's Guide Service.

Click here for LOCATION MAP to Ron's Guide Service.

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 the fishing trip that would include the guide rate, the date of the reserved fishing trip, lodging date if applicable, credit card fee 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 supprised will a bill for any additional fees 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.

Boats and Equipment

Florida bluegill 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.

Things To Bring

Rain gear, camera, sun screen, cap and other such items. crappie fishing, lake okeechobee, uscg licensed, guide service

A light or ultra light action spinning rod and reel combo spooled with 6 - 8 pound test line, jigging pole with 6 - 8 lb. test line, jigs (assorted colors), beetle-spins (assorted colors) 1/16 - 1/64 oz., small (quarter size) bobbers, small size # 6 or 8 hooks, small size split shots and a 50 to 60 quart cooler for keeping your fish in. All guide fishing boats have a ice cooler storage compartment for soft drinks and food. Ice for the guide boat food and soft drinks cooler as well as the fish holding cooler can be purchased locally. Rods and reels as well as terminal tackle (hooks, floats, weights, etc.) are 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 live bait. Live bait can be purchased locally.

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!

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