Bass boat on a still Florida lake at sunrise

Bass Boats in Florida

Purpose-built for competitive bass fishing on Florida's legendary lakes. Low-profile fiberglass hulls, massive outboards, and feature-rich decks with livewells, trolling motors, and electronics mounts. If you're chasing trophy largemouth on Okeechobee or Toho, this is the platform.

Tournament SeasonYear-round

Skill LevelIntermediate–Advanced

New Price$20,000–85,000

Top Speed50–80 mph

Why Bass Boats Dominate Florida

🏆 Tournament Platform

Florida hosts more bass tournaments than any other state. B.A.S.S., FLW, and BFL circuits all run Florida dates. Lake Okeechobee, Toho, and the Harris Chain are national-caliber fisheries.

⚡ Speed Advantage

50–80 mph gets you across Okeechobee in minutes. When the tournament clock is running, every second counts. Pad hulls and 250+ HP outboards deliver.

🐟 Livewell Systems

Dedicated recirculating livewells with oxygenators keep tournament fish alive and healthy. Dual 25+ gallon capacity is standard on quality boats.

📡 Electronics Integration

Flush-mounted Lowrance, Humminbird, or Garmin at helm and bow. Side Imaging, Down Imaging, GPS mapping. Modern bass boats are floating fish-finding computers.

Size Guide

Class	Length	HP Range	New Price	Best For
Entry/Budget	17–18 ft	75–115 HP	$20,000–30,000	Weekend anglers, small lakes
Mid-Range	19–20 ft	150–200 HP	$30,000–50,000	Club tournaments, medium lakes
Tournament	20–21 ft	200–250 HP	$50,000–70,000	Regional/national tournaments
Elite/Pro	21–22 ft	250–300 HP	$70,000–85,000+	Pro-level tournament trail

Popular Models & Pricing

Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW

$22,000

Tracker · Entry-level bass boat

17 ft 7 in 1,235 lbs

Mercury 75 HP included
Aerated livewell
Minn Kota trolling motor
Custom trailer

Best for: First bass boat, budget tournaments

Nitro Z19

$38,000

Nitro · Mid-range performance

19 ft 3 in 1,600 lbs

Mercury 200 HP
Dual livewells
Lowrance fishfinder
NitroPlane hull

Best for: Competitive anglers, Florida lakes

Skeeter FXR21

$62,000

Skeeter · Tournament bass boat

21 ft 1 in 1,850 lbs

Yamaha 250 HP
Dual 25-gal livewells
Minn Kota Ultrex
HDS LIVE electronics

Best for: Pro-level tournaments

Ranger Z521L

$78,000

Ranger · Elite tournament

21 ft 2 in 2,000 lbs

Mercury 250 Pro XS
DERA composite hull
Color-matched electronics
Dual console

Best for: Premier tournament fishing

Top Florida Bass Lakes

Lake Okeechobee

730 sq mi · South FL

Florida's inland sea. The #1 bass lake in the state and regularly ranked top 5 nationally. Massive spawning flats, lily pad fields, and hydrilla beds. Launches at Clewiston, Belle Glade, Okeechobee.

Lake Tohopekaliga

22,700 acres · Kissimmee

Trophy largemouth factory. Consistently produces 10+ lb fish. Kissimmee Chain access. Major tournament venue. Well-maintained ramps at Southport and Camp Mack.