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Central Florida bass fishing guide trips
Plan a guided largemouth bass trip with Captain Erik Tilson on the Central Florida lake system that fits your date, goals, and preferred way to fish.
A bass trip built around how you want to fish
Bass fishing is the primary focus of Tilson’s Guide Service. Captain Erik works with guests who want time on productive Central Florida water, direct help choosing techniques, and a trip plan that starts with their experience and goals.
Artificial-lure fishing can be the focus, and live-bait options can be discussed before booking. The lake, fishing method, and meeting details are confirmed for the individual trip rather than treated as one fixed package.
On the water
What the trip can focus on
- Choosing a trip location and duration that fit the day
- Working through lure and presentation decisions on the water
- Understanding how electronics, cover, and conditions inform the plan
Live bait is not included. Customers pay the live-bait cost, which varies by fishing location.
Trip location
Choose and confirm the water
Bass guide trips are offered across all five service areas. The exact lake and meeting location are confirmed for the booked date.
- Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
- Harris Chain of Lakes
- Winter Haven Chain of Lakes
- Butler Chain of Lakes
- Auburndale-area lakes
Confirm before the trip
- Tell Captain Erik about your fishing experience and preferred techniques.
- Confirm the selected lake, meeting point, start time, guest count, and equipment details.
- Review current Florida freshwater-license requirements before the trip.
Trip-specific equipment, what guests should bring, guest limits, weather, and meeting logistics should be confirmed directly. Do not rely on old WordPress details or assume they apply to every service.
Check current Florida license guidanceTrip pricing
Choose a guide-trip duration
Every service page reads from the same approved rate schedule. The two-hour option is limited to Auburndale.
- 2 hours $200 — Auburndale only
- 4 hours $400
- 6 hours $600
- 8 hours $800
- Daylight to dark $1,200