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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Join Reinaldo for a fun and productive crappie fishing trip on legendary Lake Okeechobee, where you’ll target one of freshwater’s best-tasting and most popular fish, the black crappie, also known locally as “speck.” These fish grow big in the lake’s rich waters and are highly sought after by anglers looking for both action and excellent table fare.

This trip is designed to help you catch a quality limit of crappie while enjoying a relaxed and enjoyable day on the water. Lake Okeechobee’s vast grass flats, canals, and productive structure create ideal habitat for these fish, and Reinaldo knows how to locate them throughout the season.

Depending on conditions and your preference, you may be jigging around grass edges, working submerged structure, or fishing with live minnows. Both techniques are highly effective, and Reinaldo will adjust the approach based on what the fish are responding to that day. The goal is to keep lines in the water and action steady.

Whether you’re fishing for the cooler or simply want a catch-and-release experience, this trip can be tailored to your goals. Crappie fishing on Okeechobee is a great option for families, beginners, and experienced anglers alike, offering consistent bites and a relaxed style of fishing that still delivers plenty of excitement.

Reinaldo focuses on making the experience simple, productive, and enjoyable, with an emphasis on putting you on fish and keeping the action going throughout the trip.

Join Reinaldo for a Lake Okeechobee speck fishing adventure where great eating fish, steady action, and beautiful freshwater scenery come together for a perfect day on the water. Let’s go speckin.

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	6 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$350.00	$550.00	$650.00
2 People	$350.00	$550.00	$650.00
3 People (two boats)	$700.00	$1,100.00	$1,300.00
4 People (two boats)	$700.00	$1,100.00	$1,300.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Reinaldo R.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

Capt Papo here. I’ve been an avid fisherman for as long as I could walk. I am eager to share my knowledge with each of you and put you in the correct position to catch a fish of a lifetime. This is my first year as a guide and I am looking to build my business with repeat clients like you! Thanks and see you on the water.

About Your Guide

Reinaldo R.

Independent Guide

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Clewiston, Florida

Areas Fished

Lake Okeechobee

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Black Crappie/ Pan Fish Meat Trips

1/5

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Angler
Year Built: 2004
Boat Length: 21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Angler
Year Built: 2004
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 115
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Trolling motor, power pole, livewell, gps/depth finder

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Clewiston Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Brad

Verified Review

August 11

Great Caption, very knowledgeable about the lake found the beds quickly caught good quality size fish.I will book again with him

Brad

Verified Review

August 11

Great Caption, very knowledgeable about the lake found the beds quickly caught good quality size fish.I will book again with him

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Robert

Verified Review

July 3

I fished with captain Reinaldo today, had a great time! We fished for crappie, caught Cichlid ( which were delicious), Bass, Bluegill and shell crackers not to mention crappie
Captain Reinaldo is very knowledgeable on lake okeechobee. I would definitely book another trip when I come back to Florida. I’m an avid crappie fisherman he did everything I would have done
Robert Killen
Smithville Tn

Robert

Verified Review

July 3

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Craig

Verified Review

January 29

Fun day on Lake Okeechobee. Got a few nice crappies. Guide was great.

Craig

Verified Review

January 29

Fun day on Lake Okeechobee. Got a few nice crappies. Guide was great.

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Paul

Verified Review

March 16

Reinaldo, was very communitive, checked with us three times to ensure we we would have best fishing experience possible. He was very forthcoming with his fishing techniques and knowledge of the river. The one thing both of us were pleasantly surprised about was that he not only provided an excellent guide service he fished with us, which allowed us an opportunity to watch his fishing tactics. He shared his knowledge which is greatly appreciated.

Paul

Verified Review

March 16

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.