Guides in Winter Haven
Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.
4 guides in Winter Haven
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Central Florida Bucketmouths
Winter Haven, FL
Fishes for: Largemouth bassCrappieCatfish
Contact checked Sep 2026 on cfbucketmouths.com · Details
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A#1 Bass Guide Service Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
Boat 24 ftContact checked Sep 2026 on www.a1bassguideservice.com · Details
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Scales & Tales Outdoors LLC Bass Fishing
Winter Haven, FL
Fishes for: CrappieLargemouth bassBluegill
Boat 24 ftContact checked Sep 2026 on scalesandtalesoutdoors.com · Details
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Memory Makin' Guides
Winter Haven, FL
Fishes for: Largemouth bassCrappieBluegill
Contact checked Sep 2026 on memorymakinguides.com · Details
What a trip costs in Winter Haven
The rates Winter Haven guides publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-09-23. Confirm with the captain when you call.
- Half day (3-5 hours)$300 – $500 5 guides publish a rate · middle of the range $460
Prices move, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.
Planning a trip to Winter Haven
Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.
Tides on your fishing day
NOAA tide predictions for Alafia River North.
Typical conditions by month
- Warmest water: May to September
- Fewest rainy days: November and December
- Coolest water: January, around 64°F
- Warmest air: July, highs near 93°F
Closest airports
With airline service
- LALLakeland Linder International 18 miles away
- MCOOrlando International 37 miles away
Local public airports
- GIFWinter Haven Regional 2 miles away
- BOWBartow Executive 8 miles away
- X25Chalet Suzanne Air Strip 10 miles away
Straight-line miles from the centre of Winter Haven.
See the month-by-month averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset | 5:53 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:35 PM | 7:52 PM | 8:10 PM | 8:25 PM | 8:25 PM | 8:05 PM | 7:32 PM | 6:58 PM | 5:34 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Water | 64° | 67° | 73° | 78° | 84° | 87° | 89° | 89° | 86° | 80° | 73° | 68° |
| Air (high) | 73° | 76° | 79° | 84° | 89° | 92° | 93° | 92° | 90° | 86° | 79° | 75° |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Water temperature: NOAA East Bay station (43 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, WINTER HAVEN. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Alafia River North. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Winter Haven, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Winter Haven city.
What you can keep out of Winter Haven in September
Harvest rules for the fish these guides name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.
You can keep one
Catfish
Crappie
Largemouth BassSeasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.
Questions about fishing guides in Winter Haven
How many fishing guides are in Winter Haven?
This page lists 4 fishing guides in Winter Haven, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.
When is the water warmest near Winter Haven?
May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 64°F.
How do I book a guide in Winter Haven?
Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.
What should I ask the captain?
Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.
What airports are closest to Winter Haven?
The closest airports with airline service are Lakeland Linder International (LAL), 18 miles away and Orlando International (MCO), 37 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Winter Haven Regional (GIF), 2 miles away, Bartow Executive (BOW), 8 miles away and Chalet Suzanne Air Strip (X25), 10 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.
Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Winter Haven?
2 charters in Winter Haven mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.
Fish you can catch out of Winter Haven
Counted from what each captain lists on their own website. Open each for the season and limits.
Guides near Winter Haven
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