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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
3 People	$880.00	$770.00	$660.00
2 People	$825.00	$715.00	$605.00
1 Person	$825.00	$715.00	$605.00

Pay 10% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

If you've been looking to whack some epic freshwater fish in South Florida, look no further and join Captain Roy for a Peacock Bass bonanza! Peacock Bass aren't really bass at all, but are a type of large cichlid that originate in South America, where they dominate warm freshwater environments in Brazil, Colombia, and elsewhere. They're invasive here in Florida, but they're loved by anglers for their insanely aggressive fighting and flashy yellow, green, and orange colors.

In addition to Peacocks, you can chase Largemouth Bass—the state freshwater fish of Florida—plus Cichlids, another remarkable invasive species that's a blast to catch. Cichlids are one of the coolest fish you can find in freshwater, and will hit on all kinds of bait and lures. With all these species, this trip is sure to be a blast!

Captain Roy will put his experience to work, guiding you to the best holes and canals where fish love to congregate. His 20' Stratos bass boat is ideal for fishing this warm, shallow water, and he has tons of helpful tips to make sure you're hooking as many fish as possible. He provides almost everything you need to hook that prize trophy. All you need to bring on this amazing trip is water, appropriate clothing, and your family and friends. No matter how much experience you have fishing, this trip will be one for the books.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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About Your Guide

Captain Roy

Independent Guide 21 yrs of exp.

Talkative

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Adventurous

Intense

I’m a local well-known tournament angler with many awards. I’ve been fishing in South Florida since I was 10 years old, targeting almost every species of fish. I also have young children of my own, so teaching others comes easy to me. I look forward to having you on board!

About Your Guide

Captain Roy

Independent Guide 21 yrs of exp.

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Start Location

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours and Rides, Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Areas Fished

Everglades
Dania beach
Miami Beach
Pompano Beach
Key Biscayne
Fort Lauderdale Beaches

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Stratos SS Extreme
Boat Length: 20'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury Pro XS V8

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Stratos SS Extreme
Boat Length: 20'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury Pro XS V8
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Lowrance GPS, Garmin sonar, Power Poles Garmin Force trolling motor, Bob’s Jackplate

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Potential Target Species

Cichlid
Largemouth Bass
Peacock Bass

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing

Packing / Extras

Polarized sunglasses, hats. I supply all the Tackle: Rods, Reels, Gear and artificial lures. Live bait is additional. I will have Bottle waters, Ice and some snacks. I also have rain ponchos.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 30 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 7 reviews

Brian

Verified Review

April 17

Roy was one of the best guiding trips I’ve ever been on! Very funny but also super informative and patient if you are a beginner! If you are in Florida you gotta check out this bass fishing guide!

Jessie

Verified Review

February 3

I had a great time on the water today with Captain Roy. He was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. He kept me on the fish the entire time.

Verified Review

October 22

Roy is a gregarious and very knowledgeable guide, and overall a good dude. We had a memorable day on the water with Roy in the Everglades, catching Peacocks and a few surprises thrown in, such as Crappie and Oscar. I will book with Roy again in the future.

Richard

Verified Review

April 6

Captain Roy was an excellent guide. He took me and my 7 year old son all over Lake Osborne. We caught a bunch of Peacock and Striped Bass. He was very patient and extremely knowledgable. Highly recommend this service and will definitely be back the next time I am in ...Read More Florida.

Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

Verified Review

October 23

Roy is a very knowledgeable guide and easy to get along with. We had a memorable day on the water with Roy on Lake Ida, the suburban canals, and Lake Osborne, catching many Peacocks. I will book with Roy again in the future.

Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

Alan

Verified Review

April 6

Captain Roy was fabulous! He put us on the fish, especially Peacock Bass, which we came to Florida to catch, all day! And, he took special care with my grandson to give him professional tips on HOW to catch the fish! We plan to return, and it will be ...Read More with Captain Roy!

Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

Charles

Verified Review

April 7

Captain Roy was amazing in every facet of our trip. He communicated all the pre-trip info, including dropping a pin for the exact location to meet. He knew all the fishing hot spots and we caught quite a lot of fish (mostly peacock bass). He baited out ...Read More

Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!