Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch smallmouth bass.
Island Baby Islamorada
Tavernier, Florida
Flying Thief Charters
Big Pine Key, Florida
Key West Tarpon Fishing with Flying Thief Charters. Let us be your guide to the best Bonefish Spin Fishing, and excellent Flats Fishing in the Florida Keys.
Fat Cat Charters
Big Pine Key, Florida
Sea Glass Excursions
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Sea Glass Excursions offers offshore and inshore fishing, snorkeling, sandbars, sunset cruise, or just a ride, I’m your guide. My Name is Captain Brian and I live in the Lower Florida Keys.
Double O Fishing Charter
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Tarpon Trips
Summerland Key, Florida
Shane Wood Fishing
Summerland Key, Florida
Shane Wood Fly Fishing Guide - Rates and Information. Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit Photo Gallery. Book your fishing charter now.
Stock Island Fishing Charters
Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Stock Island fishing charters at the entrance to Key West. Many different charters offered for all types of anglers and vacationers.
Captain Eddie Griffiths Charters
Key West, Florida
Dry Tortugas fishing trips with Andy Griffiths charters out of Key West, Florida. Overnight fishing to Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas and Marquesas Keys. Enjoy fishing and diving on your private charter, 2 or 3 day fishing charters for snapper, grouper, mahi mahi, wahoo and more. Best reef and wreck fishing available year round in the Florida Keys and west of Key West near the Dry Tortugas National Park.
Captain Bill Lowman Anna Maria Sportfishing
Holmes Beach, Florida
Anna Maria Island Charter Fishing Guide
Destination Fish Charters
Marco Island, Florida
Danny Fabian is one of Southwest Florida's premier backwater and sport fishermen in Naples and Marco Island, Florida. As a professional fishing quide, Danny specializes in fishing in Everglades National Park and focuses on Snook, Grouper, Tarpon, Trout, Redfish.
Captain Rio Adventures
Marco Island, Florida
Go fish with fun catching Charter fishing at its best!
Best Time to Catch Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass can be caught year-round in Okeechobee. Right now in February, activity is low.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth bass are not typically found in Lake Okeechobee or its immediate surrounding waters. The warm, shallow environment of Lake Okeechobee and the South Florida landscape is not conducive to smallmouth habitat. Smallmouth prefer cooler, deeper waters with rocky structures, which are absent in this region. Anglers specifically targeting bass in the Okeechobee area should focus on largemouth and, to a lesser extent, spotted bass, as these are the prevalent species in the local freshwater systems. Therefore, pursuing smallmouth bass in Okeechobee is unlikely to yield results. Anglers interested in smallmouth bass fishing would need to travel to regions with suitable habitat, such as the northern parts of Florida or states further north with colder climates and rocky rivers.
How to Catch Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
5 per day
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Florida Freshwater Fishing License
Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Smallmouth bass are rare in Florida, primarily found in the northwest panhandle.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there smallmouth bass in Lake Okeechobee?
Yes, smallmouth bass can be found in Lake Okeechobee. While not as common as largemouth or spotted bass, they are present and can be targeted.
What is the daily bag limit for smallmouth bass in Florida?
In Florida, the daily bag limit for smallmouth bass is 5 fish per day. There is no minimum size limit for smallmouth bass.
What's the best way to target smallmouth bass in Lake Okeechobee?
Try using small crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and tube baits around rocky areas and submerged structures. Smallmouth bass prefer cooler, clearer water than largemouth, so look for areas that provide these conditions.
Do I need a Florida fishing license to catch smallmouth bass?
Yes, a valid Florida Freshwater Fishing License is required to fish for smallmouth bass in Lake Okeechobee. Make sure your license is up-to-date before you go fishing.
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