Fishing Guide Services - Your Day

Begins early! Approximately 3/4 of an hour before sunrise...

We recommend eating lightly; fruits and sandwiches are great while fishing. Coolers are not necessary as our boat is equipped with a cold storage compartment for your use. Please note that bathroom facilities are not available on the water.

Capt. Clyde is a professional fishing guide who will make every effort to accommodate the comfort and privacy of female clients while also emphasizing boat safety rules.

Capt. Clyde is knowledgeable about water and boating safety. His boat, designed specifically for Lake Okeechobee fishing, is state-of-the-art and in top running condition. The boat is equipped with full electronics. Although catching fish is your prime reason for our services, your safety will always be our top priority.

The following boat safety rules are mandatory:

1. During the use of the main engine, all persons must wear a securely fastened life vest (supplied, of course).

2. No firearms may be brought aboard by the client.

3. Alcohol may be brought aboard by the client, but drunkenness will not be tolerated.

4. Decisions by Capt. Clyde involving any on-board safety matters or movement from an area for safety reasons are non-debatable.

Weather and Dress...Florida's weather conditions are unpredictable.

The weather (May through September) typically ranges from 75-95 degrees. Normal dress for most anglers under these conditions would be an undershirt, pullover shirt, and light windbreaker, along with jeans and shorts or a swimsuit underneath, and soft-soled shoes.

The weather (October through April) is less predictable. Early morning temperatures may be in the 30's while afternoon temperatures can vary from 50 to 80 degrees. Your apparel should consist of layers that can be shed throughout the day. For most anglers, this would mean an undershirt, pullover shirt, a sweater, medium-weight jacket, jeans with shorts or a swimsuit underneath, and soft-soled shoes. Thermal clothing may be necessary during the winter months, and sunscreen is essential.

Accommodations:

Clewiston: Roland and Mary Ann Martins: Call: 1-800-473-6766

Recommended airports for commercial flying are located to the north in Orlando, Florida, and to the south in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Each airport is about one and one-half hour’s drive to Lake Okeechobee. Rental cars are available at the airport.

Capt. Clyde urges clients not to keep any trophy bass and to release all fish caught. However, you can take measurements for replicas to be re-created.