Lake Toho
On the edge of downtown. About 9 miles from Old Town on US 192 and 14 miles from Disney Springs.
Lake Toho fishing guide
Kissimmee • Osceola County
Kissimmee Bass Fishing Guide
Bass fishing charters out of Kissimmee with USCG-licensed Capt. Jackson Williams, on Lake Toho and the rest of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
1,011Kissimmee Chain TrophyCatch bass 8 lb and up
9 miOld Town to Lake Toho
20+Years on the water
5.0 ★83 Google reviews
Fishing in Kissimmee
A City Built on Trophy Bass Water
Downtown Kissimmee sits right on the north shore of Lake Toho. Kissimmee Lakefront Park and Big Toho Marina are on Lakeview Drive, just off downtown, so the lake is minutes from most hotels in town.
Toho is one of the upper lakes of the Kissimmee Chain. Water flows south from Toho through Cypress Lake and Lake Hatchineha into Lake Kissimmee, then down the Kissimmee River. Across the chain, anglers have logged 1,011 bass of 8 pounds and up with FWC's TrophyCatch program, including 174 between 10 and 12.9 pounds.
That much connected water is where a guide earns the trip. Capt. Jackson is on these lakes nearly every day and picks the water for your trip based on where the best bite is that week.
Good to Know
Kissimmee the City vs. Lake Kissimmee
They share a name, but they are not the same place. Here is where each trip actually goes.
Lake Kissimmee
The big lake at the south end of the chain, more than 20 miles south of the city. By road, Lake Kissimmee State Park is about 55 miles from downtown Kissimmee, close to two hours.
Lake Kissimmee fishing guideWinter Haven Chain
22 lakes joined by canals, about 37 miles from downtown Kissimmee. Another option when the bite is better there.
Winter Haven Chain guide
What You'll Catch
Kissimmee Bass Through the Year
Largemouth bass
The main event. Florida-strain bass hold on hydrilla, grass flats and shoreline cover all year.
January to April
Spawn season and prime time for the biggest bass of the year as fish move shallow.
Fall and winter fronts
Cold fronts through the cooler months can produce some of the best days of the year.
Bluegill and redear
Steady bites that keep kids and first-timers busy between bass.
What's Included
Everything Handled. Just Show Up and Fish.
- All rods, reels, tackle and lures, plus ice and bottled water
- A tournament-rigged 21' Big "O" Elite with a 250 HP Yamaha
- Wild shiners on request for the best shot at a giant
- Patient coaching for kids and first-timers
- No Fish, No Pay: if you don't catch fish, you don't pay
Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and any food or drinks you'd like.
Trips & Rates
Pick Your Day on the Water
Half Day (4 Hours)$400Great for families and first-timers
Trophy Day (6 Hours)$550More time to work the best water
Trophy Hunt (8+ Hours)Call for a quoteCustom full day for serious anglers
Rates cover 2 anglers. Add a third angler for $100, or call to set up a larger group trip.
Guest Reviews
5.0 Stars From 83 Google Reviews
★★★★★
“I have been fishing with Jackson for the past four years. Being from NY and an experienced fisherman myself, Jackson is the first call I make when my family and I book our yearly vacation to Florida.”
Brandon Brownvia Google
Plan Your Trip
Kissimmee Fishing Charter FAQ
Where do Kissimmee fishing charters launch?
Lake Toho trips usually start from the north shore in Kissimmee, where Big Toho Marina and Lakefront Park are. Capt. Jackson confirms your meeting point after you book, based on where the fish are biting that week.
Is Lake Kissimmee in the city of Kissimmee?
No. The lake in Kissimmee is Lake Toho. Lake Kissimmee is a separate, much larger lake more than 20 miles south of the city, close to two hours by road from downtown. See the Lake Kissimmee guide if that is the water you want.
How far is Lake Toho from the hotels on US 192?
Old Town on US 192 is about 9 miles from Kissimmee Lakefront Park, roughly a 20 minute drive. Disney Springs is about 14 miles away.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Florida requires a freshwater fishing license, and you can buy one online from FWC before your trip. We'll send the link when you book.
Can we keep any bass?
Florida's limit is 5 black bass per person per day, and only one may be 16 inches or longer. Talk it over with Capt. Jackson when you book.
What happens if we don't catch anything?
Every trip carries Capt. Jackson's No Fish, No Pay guarantee: if you don't catch fish, you don't pay.
Lake facts from the FWC Lake Tohopekaliga and FWC Lake Kissimmee fishing forecasts and the City of Kissimmee. TrophyCatch figures are for the Kissimmee Chain. Distances calculated with OpenStreetMap routing; drive times are estimates. Bag limits from FWC freshwater regulations; confirm current rules before your trip.
Ready to Fish Kissimmee?
Tell Capt. Jackson your dates and group size and he'll confirm your trip personally. Spots fill fast in peak season, January through April.