Crappie and speckled perch trips
Central Florida crappie fishing guide trips
Book a crappie fishing trip with Captain Erik and confirm the lake, fishing approach, guest details, and any live-bait plan before the day on the water.
A separate trip for anglers targeting crappie
Crappie trips are offered as a distinct alternative to bass fishing. This page keeps the species, preparation, and booking decisions clear instead of mixing them into a general freshwater package.
Artificial and live-bait approaches are available. Because crappie availability and the right approach can vary by lake and date, confirm the location and method directly with Captain Erik before booking.
On the water
What the trip can focus on
- Selecting an appropriate location for the booked date
- Using the agreed artificial- or live-bait approach
- Applying electronics or other methods when they fit the trip plan
Live bait is not included. Customers pay the live-bait cost, which varies by fishing location.
Trip location
Choose and confirm the water
Crappie locations are more limited than the overall bass service area. Confirm the current lake options with Captain Erik before booking.
Explore every fishing locationConfirm before the trip
- Confirm that crappie fishing is available at the intended location and date.
- Discuss the guest count, equipment arrangement, and fishing method before booking.
- Plan separately for the variable customer-paid cost if live bait will be used.
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