Can I bring my own boat?

The only way to bring your boat is to become a Lake Lease holder. We do not offer unguided fishing.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

It is recommended but we do have rod combos for rent and tackle for sale in our pro shop.

Do I need a fishing license?

Florida Fishing licenses are not required. Bienville Plantation pays a yearly fee to the State of Florida. We sell individual Plantation Fishing Permits that are valid for the length of stay. We can sell any type of license you may need while at the plantation for hunting or fishing.

Can I keep any of my fish?

Bass fishing is all catch and release and you may only use artificial bait. You can use live bait for pan fish and you are allowed 25 per person.

How many guests do you put with a guide?

We place 2 guests per boat with a guide.

What are the hours for fishing?

Safe light to Safe light. Times out and in will vary depending on the time of year.

What would I need to tip my guide?

Tipping will be up to the guest but to give an average ½ day guides are generally tipped $50.00 and a full day guide would be $100.00. Again the amounts are totally up to the guest.

How many fish can I expect to catch and how big?

That is a question we get asked all the time. All we can offer is that we sell fishing trips, not catching trips. You can expect an opportunity to catch limited numbers to 40+ per day. This will all depend on many factors. How efficient are you as an angler, the weather, the time of year, etc. The sizes will vary from 2lbs to our current record of 16lbs.

How many lakes do you have?

We have 4000 acres of water, 12 guided lakes ranging in size from 20 acres to 1400 acres.