The 15 Best Peacock Bass Fishing Guides In Florida (Summer 2023)

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Invasive Species, Lake, River Fishing, Hunting Trip in Plantation

Iguana Hunt/Peacock Bass Combo

100% (7) Guided by Michael

18 ft 4 People From $900 total

Lake Fishing Trip in Delray Beach

Canal Fishing for Peacock Bass

100% (5) Guided by Johnny

23 ft 4 People From $450 total

Lake Fishing Trip in Delray Beach

Lake Ida Freshwater Slam

100% (9) Guided by Skip

20 ft 3 People From $225 total

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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Florida

What are the best peacock bass fishing trips in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 20 peacock bass trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Iguana Hunt/Peacock Bass Combo guided by Michael, Canal Fishing for Peacock Bass guided by Johnny, and Lake Ida Freshwater Slam guided by Skip.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7327 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

The most popular cities to book a Peacock Bass charter in Florida are Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Plantation.

What types of peacock bass fishing trips are common in Florida?

Lake fishing is the most popular for peacock bass in Florida as well as river fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Florida are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and live bait fishing but sight casting and topwater fishing are popular as well.

How much does a Florida peacock bass fishing trip cost?

for peacock bass in Florida prices can range anywhere from $175 to $1,150, but the average price for a half day trip for peacock bass in Florida is $468. The average price for a full day trip for peacock bass in Florida is $705.

What month is best for peacock bass fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for peacock bass fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license for peacock bass and what are the bag limits for peacock bass in Florida?

If you’re thinking about a saltwater trip, you’re in luck! Our saltwater fishing tours in Florida don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. For freshwater trips, you’ll still need to purchase a license. See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations in Florida. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

★★★★★
Captain Zach was AWESOME!!! Just me and the wife on a 4 hour trip Put us on Fish within 20 minutes of leaving the dock Limited out on Snapper, and hooked up with a Baracudda Would definitely recommend Capt Zach, really good guy and knows these waters
Chris G. with Zach J. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Brett was accommodating for me and my two kids. Very knowledgeable and professional. Will go back again. We caught tons of fish!
Leslie L. with Brett I. of Plantation, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Britt was great! By far the most knowledgeable fishing guide we have ever had. Ask to target peacock bass and on my third cast had one in the boat. In total we put 50+ fish in the boat in 6hrs. Had a great time, Thanks captain Britt!
Jeffrey B. with Brett I. of Plantation, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Charles is the MAN. Can't ask for much more when it comes to a fishing charter. Took us to all the hot spots he knows about. Kept fresh bait on our lines from start to finish. Good music playing. And most importantly just a good wholesome dude who's easy to get along with and happy to help us! Would recommend to anyone trying to catch some fish while in the area!
Scott O. with Charles O. of Miami, Florida
★★★★★
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 with Captain Roy!
Alan B. with Roy S. of Delray Beach, Florida
★★★★★
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 lines and taught us how to flip cast. He is also a great guy with great stories.
Charles B. with Roy S. of Delray Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Skip was awesome. I took my two boys out with him, age 5 and 6, and they had a blast!
Jenny S. with Skip S. of Delray Beach, Florida
★★★★★
My husband and I had a blast with Captain Mike. We did the Peacock bass fishing/Iguana hunting combo, unfortunately the recent weather had affected the peacock bass so we were able to fish for other types of fish. The best part was the Iguanas and we were able to take our meat home with us! (FYI for airport info- it just needs to be in a small carry on sized cooler and meat and icepacks need to be frozen solid, we made it through just fine, no need to check a bag.) Mike was very knowledgeable and entertaining; his dog was a great addition to the entire experience has he would retrieve the iguanas on shore once we shot them. Mike was an awesome guide, and this experience was well worth it! We would go back to visit captain Mike for another Florida adventure in a heart beat!
Aslyn G. with Michael O. of Plantation, Florida
★★★★★
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.
Seth B. with Skip S. of Delray Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Michael exceeded our expectations. We had some very cold water temps which affected the peacock bass fishing but Mike still got us on other species's of fish. My boys really liked gigging the armoured catfish and they were plentiful. Now off to my favorite part, hunting iguana! We had plenty of shooting opportunities and ended up with 18 iguana in the boat plus a few we did not recover. We were also able to noose a very large iguana! A big surprise was Mike had a dog that would retrieve the iguana after the shot which made it exciting to see the dog work. We would definitely book with Michael again. This trip was kid friendly with my 11 and 13 year old son's.
Josh B. with Michael O. of Plantation, Florida
★★★★★
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
Martin M. with Skip S. of Delray Beach, Florida
★★★★★
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.
Stan B. with Skip S. of Delray Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Capt. Mike was very accommodating and knowledgeable, can't go wrong!
Trevor H. with Michael O. of Plantation, Florida
★★★★★
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 trip with Peacock Bass, Clown Knives, Strippers and native large mouth Bass. We are looking forward to another trip when we return to WPB.
Michael B. with Skip S. of Delray Beach, Florida