Don Hatcher Fishing Guide Services - Serving Istokpoga, Okeechobee, and Lake Walk-in-Water.

Captain Don Hatcher

Captain Don Hatcher has been a Florida bass fishing guide since 1983. He has 40 years experience and guides several hundred customers per year, specializing in individual and small corporate groups. Captain Don is a winner of several local bass tournaments and a member of the National Bass Angler's Association. He has fished and guided throughout his career in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Missouri, New England, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and Canada. He currently guides on the smooth waters of the 27,500 acre Lake Istokpoga, Walk-on-Water, and Lake Okeechobee.

I can do trips using artificial lures or live bait fishing. I specialize in Trophy bass fishing using wild shiners.

1999 'Angler of the Year': Southern Bass Trails, Lake Istokpoga Division
2000 'Angler of the Year': Southern Bass Trails, Lake Istokpoga Division
2001 'Angler of the Year': Southern Pro Bass, Lake Istokpoga Division

Rates

Half-day: $225 for one or two people.

A Half-day fishing trip will be 4 hours of actual fishing time, and usually longer, depending on the conditions.

All-day: $325 for one or two people.

A Full-day fishing trip will be at least 8 hours of actual fishing time.

Woman and Children are very much welcome and can come and enjoy the beautiful scenery, wildlife and catch fish!

Extra person: $50
Bait not included.
All tackle is furnished.

"I wanted to write you and thank you. I was in Florida for two weeks and fished two lakes and in the ocean with three different guides. You were the best by far and I was really impressed by your style. Thanks for helping me catch the biggest bass I have ever encountered!"
- F. Balas, Lockport IL

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