About Your Trip

Head out with Skip and prepare for an action-packed day of Florida freshwater fishing! Lake Ida is a perfect sanctuary for freshwater fishing near the beautiful Florida coast. This trip is perfect for families, and kids are welcome!

On this trip, Skip will motor you out into Lake Ida where ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: G3 Deluxe
Boat Length: 20
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 150

About Your Guide

Captain Skip grew up in upstate New York fishing all sorts of ponds, lakes, rivers and streams. In 1989 he moved to South Florida, and his love for fishing came with him. He fished the South Florida for 8 years before moving to the Lake Ida chain in 1997. If ... Read More

Start Location

1455 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach, FL, USA | Bodies of water fished: Lake Ida

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Species

Clown Knifefish, Largemouth Bass, Peacock Bass

Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Personal items you may want to bring: Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, snacks, drinks, etc. Rods, reels & tackle included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: 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%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 4 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Cancel for free up to 4 days before the trip.

Reviews

Jenny

Verified Review Fishing

Skip was awesome. I took my two boys out with him, age 5 and 6, and they had a blast!

Seth

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Skip gave us the best guide we’ve ever been on and we fish a lot back home. Absolute 10/10 experience if your thinking about booking with him just do it you won’t have any regrets.

Martin

Verified Review Fishing

Really good with novice anglers, adult and child. Got us onto plenty of big fish during a slow time / cold snap. Great time with Skip and looking forward to future outings

Stan

Verified Review Fishing

Skip gave us a great day, he was very professional, knowledgeable, safe, and fun to be with. It was a wonderful experience. I would give him 6 stars out of 5.

Collin S.

Fishing

Captin Skip gives an awesome guided fishing trip. I’ve gone multiple times and always caught peacock bass and clown knife fish. He does everything possible to make sure you have a successful trip. Definitely recommend giving him a ring and booking a trip!!!

Parker B.

Fishing

If you’re in the south Florida area you should book a charter with captain Skip! Had a great time and caught lots of fish including 4 different species.

Michael

Verified Review Fishing

Your motto stands true! We booked a damn good fishing adventure with Captain Skip on Lake Ida. He managed our fishing time well, searched and found the fish we were looking for and catered to all fishing levels in our group. He is a seasoned and knowledgeable guide. Finished the ...Read More

Steve F.

Fishing

My brother and I have traveled to South Florida twice in the past two years to go fishing with Capt. Skip. I hit the Lake Ida slam this year. He is top notch! Highly recommended.

ESI

Fishing

Capt Skip is awesome!! He has lots of knowledge on local flora and fauna and a great reverence for the nature and animals. We were able to catch and release quite a few big peacock bass and largemouth, and had an awesome time. We will definitely be returning for another ...Read More trip!!

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 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 full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

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