Freshwater Bass Fishing Guide Service Live Bait

Prices listed do not include live bait. Live, nature-raised wild golden shiners are Florida’s preferred lake and river bait for Florida largemouth black bass.

Prices typically range from $8 to $20+ per dozen, depending on the time of year and availability. A recommended minimum number of shiners may be suggested for most bass fishing outings, but it is not mandatory.

Wild hatchery or pit shiners can be costly and may be in limited supply, so bait will only be purchased from reliable and reputable sources. We do not accept bait shop kickbacks and will never expect you to pay for lesser-quality bait on any guided trip. Guaranteed.

Just a note: shiners are very similar to a European roach species of fish and can grow to over 1 pound in size.

Panfish, crappie, and shellcracker trips may require minnows, worms, crickets, or similar bait. Your guide will explain the best option for that day’s charter.

Experienced Central Florida bass fishermen understand both the added expense and the importance of securing live wild shiners, especially during peak spring trophy bass spawning months.

If you reserve your charter with enough advance notice, our guide service personally guarantees that we will have the proper size and quantity of live bait needed for your trip.

Simply put, when others can’t get them, we will have the largest, liveliest, real wild shiners available for our clients.

Saltwater Mosquito Lagoon Flats & Bay Fishing Guide Service Live Bait

Live bait requirements vary throughout the year. Depending on weather conditions, certain bait species can be cast-netted before the trip begins.

If needed, certain live bait such as shrimp, mullet, pinfish, pigfish, crab, and other prepared or pre-rigged frozen bait will be the client’s responsibility to purchase before launch.

We purchase bait only from reputable marinas, fish camps, and tackle shops. Night live-bait trips will require the client to purchase a minimum amount of bait.

Strictly artificial lure and fly-fishing saltwater guided trips are also available year-round.