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Rachel Hernandez

Bass & Panfish Guide — Lake Okeechobee, FL

9 years experience

About Rachel Hernandez

Captain Rachel Hernandez guides on Lake Okeechobee, Florida's inland sea and one of the most legendary bass fisheries in the world. With 9 years of guiding experience, Rachel has built a loyal following of clients who return year after year to chase Florida-strain largemouth in the lake's vast lily pad fields, bulrush lines, and hydrilla mats.

Rachel is known for her ability to put clients on numbers of quality fish. While the trophy potential on Okeechobee is always there, her real strength is finding the patterns that produce consistent action throughout the day. She is equally skilled at targeting the lake's incredible crappie and bluegill fishery — Okeechobee panfishing is some of the best in the country and is a perfect option for families and anglers who want nonstop action.

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Specialties

Waters Fished

  • Lake Okeechobee
  • Kissimmee Chain
  • Rim Canal

Latest Fishing Report

2026-04-01

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing is on fire right now with the spring spawn in full swing. We have been finding big females on beds in the lily pad fields on the south end of the lake, and sight fishing has been outstanding with the clear water conditions we have had this week. Wacky-rigged Senkos and small creature baits dropped right on the beds have been producing 5-8 pound fish consistently.

Moving fish are also biting well. Spinnerbaits and swim jigs worked along the hydrilla edges in 3-5 feet have been producing quality bags with 20-plus fish days. The crappie bite has been incredible in the Rim Canal — 1/16 oz jigs with small minnows fished around the culverts and bridge pilings are catching slabs. Bring a cooler if you want to take some home for dinner.

Trip Options & Pricing

Half-Day Bass Trip

Morning or afternoon targeting Florida-strain largemouth in the pads and grass.

5 hours

$375

Full-Day Bass Trip

Full day fishing multiple areas and patterns on Okeechobee.

8 hours

$525

Family Panfish Trip

Kid-friendly trip targeting crappie and bluegill with live bait. Nonstop action.

4 hours

$300

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