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Half Day Peacocks And Exotics (PM)

NEW Guided by Ricky
17 ft 1 - 8 People From $400
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Lake Fishing Trip in West Palm Beach

Full Day Peacocks And Exotics

NEW Guided by Ricky
17 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
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Lake Fishing Trip in West Palm Beach

Half Day Peacocks And Exotics (AM)

NEW Guided by Ricky
17 ft 1 - 8 People From $400
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4 Hr AM Exotics

100% (1) Guided by Matthew
18 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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Lake Ida Freshwater Slam

100% (7) Guided by Skip
20 ft 1 - 6 People From $225
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Inshore, Nearshore, River, Lake Fishing Charter near West Palm Beach

Lake Ida And Osborne Fishing

100% (8) Guided by Roy
20 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
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Jupiter Freshwater Slam

100% (5) Guided by Craig
24 ft 1 - 3 People From $500
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Unreal Peacock & Clown Knife Action

100% (14) Guided by Carlos
19 ft 1 - 4 People From $400
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Peacock Bass Blast

NEW Guided by Ralph
1 - 3 People From $175
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Canal Fishing For Peacock Bass

100% (1) Guided by Johnny
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Fishing Frenzy!

NEW Managed by John
19 ft 1 - 3 People From $350
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South FL Lake Osborne & Ida

NEW Guided by Garrett
21 ft 1 - 6 People From $400
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in West Palm Beach

What are the best lake fishing trips in West Palm Beach?

The best lake fishing trips in West Palm Beach are:

Why should I book a lake fishing trip in West Palm Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 lake trips in West Palm Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Half day Peacocks and exotics (PM) guided by Ricky, Half day Peacocks and exotics (AM) guided by Ricky, and Full day peacocks and exotics guided by Ricky.

Our guides in West Palm Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3784 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly lake guides / fishing lessons in West Palm Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly lake guides in West Palm Beach.

What types of lake fishing trips are common in West Palm Beach?

The most commonly sought after species for lake fishing are: 1. largemouth bass, 2. peacock bass, 3. clown knifefish, 4. snakehead, and 5. crappie.

The most common fishing techniques in West Palm Beach are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but fly fishing and topwater fishing are popular as well.

How much does a West Palm Beach lake fishing trip cost?

Prices for lake fishing in West Palm Beach can range anywhere from about $350 to $1,100, but the average price for a half day trip for lake fishing in West Palm Beach is $561. The average price for a full day trip for lake fishing in West Palm Beach is $794.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for lake fishing in West Palm Beach?

The most popular season for lake fishing in West Palm Beach is spring, and most anglers book their trips 30 days in advance.

Do I need a West Palm Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits in West Palm Beach?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in West Palm Beach, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in West Palm Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in West Palm Beach.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Brian was fantastic. I took my two boys and we caught fish all day. Five different species of fish including 2 big clown knife fish. Capt was professional, knowledgeable and had everything we needed on the boat for a great day of fishing. I strongly recommend Capt Brian for a great day on the water.

    Stephen P. | October 14, 2024

    Trip: Peacock Bass Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Our trip for Peacock bass with Captain Carlos was one of the best we've been on. He is very knowledgeable and extremely efficient when it comes to keeping bait on your hook and the boat just where it needs to be. We will definitely be using his services again!

    Dave M. | October 1, 2024

    Trip: Unreal Peacock & Clown Knife Action

  • ★★★★★
    What an awesome morning of fishing with Captain Matt! We caught a great variety of fish and alot of them! Captain Matt was knowledgeable and extremely competent and helpful! We had a tremendous time and will definitely be back! Thanks Captain Matt!

    Karoline B. | August 4, 2024

    Trip: 4 hr AM Exotics

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing all day great guy won’t be going to anyone elts when I’m in Florida for fishing go to Doug!!!

    Joshua W. | July 22, 2024

    Trip: South Florida Freshwater

  • ★★★★★
    Me and my daughter really enjoyed our trip with Brian as our guide! Very knowledgeable and helpful to make our experience awesome in catching peacock bass as well as other fish! We had a great time! Thanks Brian! The Cole’s

    Jeffrey A. | June 27, 2024

    Trip: Peacock Bass Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Andrew was an excellent and joyfull guide. He had us on peacock bass within minutes of our start and we caught the trifecta of peacocks, clown knife fish and large mouth. My son and I will definitely use him next time!

    Corey D. | June 20, 2024

    Trip: Summer Slam!

  • ★★★★★
    It was an excellent trip. We had fun and caught lots of fish. My two nephews loved it and are ready to go again. Skip was a very nice guy and certainly knows a lot about the variety of fish that exists in Lake Ida.

    Steven W. | May 19, 2024

    Trip: Lake Ida Freshwater Slam

  • ★★★★★
    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 Florida.

    Richard A. | April 16, 2024

    Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Johnny was great. It was the best freshwater fishing trip I had ever been on. I will definitely be going with again. Thank you Johnny for such a wonderful time.

    Steven W. | March 31, 2024

    Trip: Canal Fishing for Peacock Bass

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Carlos was great! Looking forward to the next time.

    Bob C. | March 29, 2024

    Trip: Unreal Peacock & Clown Knife Action

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing trip with Skip!

    Wally M. | March 9, 2024

    Trip: Lake Ida Freshwater Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Brian was an awesome guide on Lake Ida. Put us on a variety of fish in a short amount of time. His boat and gear are perfect for Lake Ida. We had a great time, great guy to talk with and fish. Will definitely book with Brian again. 5 STARS!!

    Kevin C. | January 29, 2024

    Trip: Peacock Bass Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience. He spends a lot of time with you fishing and is a very clean cut person.

    Charles A. | January 21, 2024

    Trip: Peacock Bass Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    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.

    Ed D. | November 3, 2023

    Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We booked a last minute trip with Doug! He was great! He put us on Peacock Bass and Clownfish right away. We landed a 9 lb trophy Peacock Bass and had a great time! Will definitely go fishing with Doug again!

    Kristin H. | October 25, 2023

    Trip: South Florida Freshwater

  • ★★★★★
    Fascinating lake fishing in Florida on a fantastic father daughter trip. Caught numerous Peacock Bass, Clown-knifes and Cichlids. Our guide TJ was terrific. Local born and raised and knows all the hot spots. Felt like I was fishing with an old friend.

    Mark A. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Jupiter Freshwater Slam

  • ★★★★★
    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. | April 10, 2023

    Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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. | April 7, 2023

    Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

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

    Jenny S. | March 10, 2023

    Trip: Lake Ida Freshwater Slam

  • ★★★★★
    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. | February 28, 2023

    Trip: Lake Ida Freshwater Slam

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