Shellcracker
Fishing - Lake Okeechobee Guide Service
Shellcracker fishing on
Lake Okeechobee with a Florida fishing guide service that is
USCG licensed and approved to operate on Lake Okeechobee.
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
Red ear (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.
Shellcracker
Fishing
Lake Okeechobee Year-Round
2
Half Day 1 Night Special
This
Special Rate of
only $200.00 is
for 1 person
and includes: 2
(four hour) half days of shellcracker fishing, 1 night of motel
lodging, 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 $400.00
Required
Deposit for a 2 person trip is $200.00
Third person
2 half day 1 night rate charge is $100.00 additional and includes
2 (four hour) half days of shellcracker fishing, 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 $500.00
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.
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.
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 rate.
6) Guides do not
clean fish.
Bag
limit for shellcrackers (red ears) is 50 per person per day. Possession
limit is two days' bag limit per licensed angler.
Click here
for shellcracker fishing half and full day rates information.
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 rate. This credit will be subtracted from a party's
2 half days 1 night fishing package rate total cost.
Example: a party who booked the 2 half
day 1 night package at $440.00 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
CLEWISTON KOA KAMPGROUND on CR 720 Ph: 800-562-2174
Kamping Kabins, Kottages, Lodges, RV and Tent sites.
Please visit them at http//:www.clewistonkoa.com
Click
here for city of Clewiston
online motel rates, reservations & location map
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
Reservation
Requirements
The above rate
is 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
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 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 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
contained in it is correct.
Lake Okeechobee
Rim & Access Canal Areas We Guide 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
shellcracker 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.
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!
Your
Own Web Page Free
You get your own
fishing and/or hunting internet web page FREE when you fish and/or
hunt with Ron's Guide Service!
Imagine being able to brag about
your fishing and/or hunting and have your photos posted on your
web page for all your family, friends and a young hunter's school
friends to see.
To enjoy this one-of-a-kind great offer just e-mail Captain Ron
at capon1943@aol.com your photos and all details about your fishing
and/or hunting such as angler's and/or hunter's name, city, state,
e-mail address, how many fish caught, size of your trophy bass,
weapon used, caliber and size of game bagged or anything else
you found amusing about your fishing and/or hunting trip.
A link to your own personal internet web page will be e-mailed
to you from Captain Ron. This link will give you, family and
friends you send it to access to your web page.
You can also add photos of other fish you caught, game you bagged
and even your pet's photo at anytime you like.
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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