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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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 provided for an additional fee.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 30 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$550.00	$650.00	$750.00
2 People	$550.00	$650.00	$750.00
3 People	$600.00	$700.00	$800.00
4 People (Second Boat)	$1,100.00	$1,300.00	$1,500.00
5 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,400.00	$1,600.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,400.00	$1,600.00

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 Guide

Roy S.

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.

Talkative

Instructional

Quality

Adventurous

Intense

Beginner Oriented

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

Roy S.

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

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.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Areas Fished

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

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Everglades Peacock Bass/Largemouth

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

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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 provided for an additional fee.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 30 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

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

Everything Else to Know

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. Cancelling within 30 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

Jessie

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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.

Jessie

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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.

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Travis

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July 2

Awesome trip. Recommend it.

Travis

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July 2

Awesome trip. Recommend it.

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Brian

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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!

Brian

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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!

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Richard

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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 Florida.

Richard

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April 6

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Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

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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.

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October 23

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Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

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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.

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October 22

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Alan

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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 with Captain Roy!

Alan

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April 6

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Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

Charles

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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 lines and taught us how to flip cast. He is also a great guy with great stories.

Charles

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April 7

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Trip: Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.