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10715 Cactus Lane, N.W.
Lakeport, Florida 33471
(863) 946-0307

EMAIL:stafford@glenhunter.com

Fishing Trip Information

Dear Friend:

Thank you for considering Lake Okeechobee on your visit to Florida. Hope we will get to meet while you are here. I will try to give you a brief description of the lake and conditions you will find here.

The lake is 750 square miles, which makes it the second largest fresh water lake wholly within the U.S. Its structure is made almost totally of weed beds, with an average depth of approximately twelve feet, but most water fished will be from three to eight feet in depth. Lake Okeechobee is noted for its tremendous ability to produce bass in large numbers.

Many of our clients find bringing their own tackle is a real inconvenience, especially when flying. We will be happy to supply rods and reels at NO COST to you. The only thing you would need to purchase is one or two of the lures fish are hitting best. When on the water, if your guide finds another lure is working better, you can use his. We do ask if you lose it, please replace it when you come off the water.

Wild shiner fishing is the method of choice of most of our clients and also the guides. Any good guide is interested in his clients catching fish, not him, so every fish that is caught is by you. Good guides never fish shiners in competition with their people.

Wild shiners will probably produce at least 100 bass over 7 lbs. to one on artificial lures, and this estimate may be conservative. So if you are wanting a bass for the wall, wild shiners are the way to go.

Glen is also the author of the book Advanced Shiner Techniques (written by Bassmaster Senior Writer, Tim Tucker). This is the only complete shiner book on the market. If you would like more detailed information, just click on the image below.

Glen Hunter Guide Service has been featured in articles in Bassmaster, Field and Stream, Fishing Facts, Bassin, plus shows on ESPN TV and most South Florida newspapers. Most of these articles were about Glen and his guides producing large bass on his new weighted rig, using wild shiners.

Video

Glen Hunter Guide Service offers a seven minute professional video which is narrated by world renown Curt Gowdy and was filmed and edited by Tom Miranda, host of TV's Outdoor Adventure Magazine which is seen on many cable TV stations including ESPN TV.

The Fishing Day

Our fishing day consists of eight hours on the water. Over the years we have found that during the winter (spawning) months, the straight day can produce more fish because the fish will feed when the water warms up in the middle of the day.

The split day in warmer weather can be more productive. This will be divided as 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the evening.

Air Boats Rides Available

Lodging

We will be happy to make lodging arrangements or any other service you might require during your stay. All lodging is first class to make your stay more enjoyable.

Location

We are located approximately 70 miles from both coasts, almost centered between Fort Myers on the west and West Palm Beach on the east. Although our address is Okeechobee, we are actually in a small community called Lakeport, which is located on the west side of the lake near the center. Lakeport is clearly marked on most road atlases.

Disney World is 150 miles, Miami is 120 miles, and Tampa is 150 miles.

Reservations

A $100 deposit of your daily guide rate is required. If notified within 10 days of your fishing time, we will return your deposit. If you make reservations for 3 people in one boat and one person cant come, there is no penalty. That money will be applied to the 2 person rate you then pay. Our guides will fish any weather you want to fish, but when it gets really bad we dont feel it makes a customer very happy to be forced to fish or lose his money.

We collect the balance due by cash or travelers checks. We appreciate hearing comments about our guide service and lodging.

Guide & Lodging Costs

Guide Cost

• $300 Per day one or two people 8 hours straight
• $300 Per day one or two people 4 hour AM - 4 hours PM
• $75 For an additional person
  
• $200 For half day 4 1/2 hours AM or PM
• $50 For Additional Person

Lodging Cost

• $65 and up for two people
• $5 Per additional person
• All Lodging we use is clean and comfortable

You may call us for Availability of dates.

Glen Hunter Guide Service was started in 1976 when Glen owned and operated a fishing resort in Lakeport. After selling the resort in 1981, he kept the guide service he had developed over the years, along with his top guides, and continued serving his customers. As the business grew, so did Glen's reputation of being one of the most popular guides on the lake.

Over the years Glen has appeared on numerous television shows and has received national recognition on ESPN. He has also been featured in national magazines such as Bass Masters, Bassin', Sports Afield, and Southern Outdoors. Glen has published a book, Advanced Shiner Fishing Techniques which details a new and revolutionary method of live bait fishing which he developed.

With 18 years of experience and dedicated guides, Glen Hunter Guide Service will make your trip to Lake Okeechobee enjoyable and successful. Feel free to ask for references.

"Not only is Glen Hunter a fun guy to fish with, he is also one of the most prepared and resourceful guides in America. He has never failed to produce good fishing during the many times we've fished together and that can be attributed to his work ethic and fishing instincts honed by years on Lake Okeechobee. He is one of the elite guides on the Big O and one of the top guides in the country."
                                          --Tim Tucker, Senior Writer BASSMASTER MAGAZINE