About Your Trip

Water Type

River, Lake, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

What to expect on your fishing trip: welcome aboard and be ready to have a great time! Everyone is treated like friends. I provide a full guided serivce baiting hooks, removing your catch from the hook and passing out waters or drinks. Bottles of water and Ice is included in your trip. You are welcomed to bring any additional beverages. No glass bottles are allowed, but you are welcome to bring snacks. One last thing, be ready to have many laughs, tell stories and catch lots of fish!

Start times in the morning may vary depending on the conditions and if the bite is early or later in the morning. Locations also may vary depending on your target species and where you are located. If I don’t have another trip afterwards or there’s enough daylight and you would like to stay out longer it’s $75 for the additional hour.

Fishing techniques vary on the species of fish you are after. My boat is equipped with up to date marine electronics, spinning and casting rods, hard and soft baits. Depending on your level of fishing experience if you desire, we can use an assortment of artificial baits. Otherwise we will be using live bait. There’s an additional fee for live bait. The amount may vary depending on the bite, amount of people and how long you will be fishing.

I look forward to being your fishing guide and provide the most memorable experience for your friends and family!

Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	6 hours
1 Person	$400.00	$500.00
2 People	$400.00	$500.00
3 People	$500.00	$600.00
4 People	$600.00	$700.00
5 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,200.00
6 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,200.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,200.00	$1,400.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,200.00	$1,400.00

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About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Jose C.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Quality

Instructional

Laid-back

Comfortable

Expert Oriented

About Your Guide

Jose C.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

I grew up fishing in South Florida, and my passion for the water motivated me to work in the marine industry where I was able to get my Captain’s License. I purchased my boat from a friend and he introduced me to fishing tournaments. I started guiding part-time with him and learned to guide in many locations in South Florida. Little by little I upgraded the boat from bow to stern, wireless trolling motor, new dashes, a chart plotter, new 250 Yamaha SHO in 2020, twin blade power poles, new foam floor deck, custom redone seats, and boat wrap. My boat does not look its age with all the added custom work I have done.

While working at the boat yard I became friends with one of the boat captains that had a nonprofit organization called Freedom Fighter Outdoors. I dedicated my boat to the organization and was organizing bass tournaments for them and taking veterans out once or twice a month fishing.

Unfortunately, the pandemic hit and made a big impact on the organization that haven’t been able to recover. To this day I continue to support the organization and have hopes of it getting back on its feet.

Since I purchased my boat I have been in a few bass clubs fishing club tournaments every month. At that time, as a new tournament angler, I had a lot to learn and not so many people wanted to give advice. So I learned a lot from only a few friends and my own experiences. The more time I put into it the better I got and eventually had a few wins overall, big fish, and top five. To this day I continue to fish tournaments and work hard at bettering myself every time.

With the experience I had guiding, I took a lot of enjoyment in teaching people how to fish and showing them new techniques I’ve learned. I also learned from clients who fish in other states. After a while, I decided to go into guiding full-time and pursue my dream career.

When you book a trip with me expect to be welcomed on my boat and to be treated as a friend I’ve known forever. You will embark on a nice smooth boat ride and fully guided fishing trip from baiting hooks, removing your catch, and handing out bottles of water or drinks. You will also be educated on the wildlife and waterways we have here in South Florida.

I look forward to you allowing me to be your fishing guide!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

9.38lbs Large Mouth Bass

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Ribs, Steaks, smoked pork, Spare ribs, Brisket, everything and anything on the bbq!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

9.38lbs Large Mouth Bass

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Ribs, Steaks, smoked pork, Spare ribs, Brisket, everything and anything on the bbq!

What’s your favorite band?

Metallica

What’s your favorite movie?

Pacific rim

What’s your favorite sports team?

Don’t really watch sports, but I like UFC Fights.

What’s your drink of choice?

Anything that has alcohol lol.

What was your last halloween costume?

A Drunken Superman lol

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Buy what my son wants for Christmas.

How did you get started guiding?

I started part time 8 years ago, things slowed down after the pandemic. Came across an opportunity to guide full time this past January 12 2024.

What makes you different from other guides?

I like to be personable with my clients, I want them to feel welcomed on my boat, I enjoy making them happy and seeing them catch fish in ways they haven’t before.

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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.

South Bay, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Awesome Lake Okeechobee Action

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Ranger
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Ranger
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Dual Live wells, 8” Blade Power Poles, pedestal seats upon request, four 12” Lowrance units with up to date sonar, Remote control trolling motor and lots of tackle.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Bring hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Please let me know if someone will need a seat to fish in.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

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 2 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 2 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

Ryan

Verified Review

November 22

José was a great captain! Very professional, friendly, and put us on the fish! A great guide. We had a great time and would love to go with him next time.

Ryan

Verified Review

November 22

José was a great captain! Very professional, friendly, and put us on the fish! A great guide. We had a great time and would love to go with him next time.

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Trip: Lake Ida Slam

Anna

Verified Review

July 29

BEST trip! Amazing captain that guided us on the best time of day based on weather. Also went above and beyond bringing us to best location for iguanas based on water levels. We found a lot of iguanas, and the captain helped us with learning how to best hunt-as it’s not as easy as it looks! So much fun! Book captain Jose!

Anna

Verified Review

July 29

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Trip: Epic Iguana Hunts

Kalob

Verified Review

June 27

Great trip! Would highly recommend the iguana hunting, such a great time. Jose was great with making sure we were having a awesome time and to line us up with every shot possible.

Kalob

Verified Review

June 27

Great trip! Would highly recommend the iguana hunting, such a great time. Jose was great with making sure we were having a awesome time and to line us up with every shot possible.

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Trip: Cast And Blast Combo!

Alexander

Verified Review

January 26

Tough month, January and had a big cold front run through.

Did that prevent Jose from putting us onto fish? No. Not at all, we were catching fish all day. He was patient and organized as well as friendly and instructive.

Recommended for booking a day trip on the everglades!

Alexander

Verified Review

January 26

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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!

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