About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Invasive Species

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

IGUANA HUNT CHARTERS🦎
A UNIQUE AND FUN HUNTING ADVENTURE.

● Max 3 persons per boat! However, if more than 3 we can accommodate a 2nd or 3rd boat for your group. Ask Captain Experiences for more details.

Green Iguanas are not native to Florida and are considered invasive species due to their impacts to native wildlife.
The Green Iguana is native to South & Central America, Mexico, and some islands of the Caribbean but, once again, because of the popularity of the iguana in the pet trade, they have become invasive in South Florida, Hawaii, Texas, and Puerto Rico.
Iguanas are a big problem in Florida as they cause damage to commercial and residential landscape vegetation. Most property owners consider these reptiles as a nuisance. These animals are mostly attracted to plants with flowers, foliage, or any kind of vegetables, and they destroy them.

HOW THEY GOT HERE

Florida's first green Iguanas likely hitched a ride on Cuban cargo ships transporting goods to Florida. Soon after their arrival, the herbivorous lizards reproduced rapidly and established themselves throughout South and Central Florida.

CAN YOU EAT AND WHAT DOES IGUANA TASTE LIKE

Iguanas are referred to as the "chicken of the trees," by iguana eaters, because they are said to taste " like chicken ". Many people enjoy the meat from iguanas because of the high levels of protein it provides. In fact, iguana is a pretty lean meat and contains more protein than chicken.
It's a common delicacy in Mexico, Central and South America — and in trendy U.S. restaurants that cater to anyone craving a lizard entree. Iguana gourmets in the U.S. are sometimes immigrants from other countries looking for a taste of home.

WHY DO PEOPLE HUNT IGUANAS

They are invasive and they cause damage to seawalls, sidewalks, landscape foliage and can dig lengthy tunnels causing millions in damages to residents and businesses. Also, they prey on the vulnerbale native Burrowing owls by eating their eggs and drive them out of their homes. Non-native iguanas are multiplying so rapidly in South Florida that a state wildlife agency is now encouraging people to kill them.

Book your ultimate hunt adventure! Enjoy and have fun while helping to remove South Florida invasive species.

Amenities

Hunting Type

Invasive Species

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Gun Availability

Guns are provided by your guide for this trip.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Game Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours
1 Person	$550.00	$650.00
2 People	$550.00	$650.00
3 People	$650.00	$750.00

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About Your Guide

Justin N.

Independent Guide

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Adventurous

About Your Guide

Justin N.

Independent Guide

Captain Justin is a United States Coast Guard licensed Captain, he moved to the Fort Lauderdale area from Northwest Indiana in 2017 leaving behind a successful steelhead fishing guide operation for over a decade. He cut his teeth targeting freshwater apex predators in skinny waters where you have to deal with endless trees and undergrowth. His skill with casting flies through, around or under vegetation adapted well to the urban fishing jungle of South Florida. Justin has spent countless hours on the water. Some guys have the knack for knowing where fish will stage to ambush their next meal and how to trigger bites. He is one of those guys.

You will see Justin drive right up to spots, and he will put you on fish in minutes. The ability to find the right stretches of water to target is a huge advantage. When you come to fish with him, you'll also get to learn how to fish for peacock bass in Florida from land or boat. From fishing canals and small lakes. Justin will demonstrate his casting techniques, and he will work with you. From the flies he prefers, his gear, rods, reels, lines, and leaders, he will share with you what works. Knowing a little more is all the edge you need to get on fish, and enjoy your adventure.

Fishing with Captain Justin is an experience you'll enjoy for he's very knowledgeable, and his passion for guiding is very evident after you land a fish, and see the excitement he has for you. Not to mention he's also so much fun, and a great company on the water.

Let Captain Justin guide you, and show you a day of great fishing, one you won't forget for a long time.

Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Areas Hunted

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Iguana Hunting Fort Lauderdale

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Skimmer Skiff
Boat Length: 17'
Boat Restroom: No

Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Invasive Species

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Gun Availability

Guns are provided by your guide for this trip.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Game Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (April).

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Iguana

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

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Reviews

5.0

based on 29 reviews

Robert

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March 18

We had an excellent day with Justin. Our target species was Peacock Bass and as promised, Justin delivered. Both of us were novices to fly fishing but Justin was patient and coached us to ensure we were landing fish, and we did!! All day long. Great time. We are looking to coming back next year and hooking up with Justin.

Robert

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March 18

Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly or Spin

Jared

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February 9

Epic day with Captain Justin! He was professional and very patient with my son. Knew exactly where to go and when to be ready! Would recommend him to any new hunters looking to try Iguana! 🦎

Shawn

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January 10

Me and my son had a great time our captain was great and super nice I will definitely go with him again in the future !!

Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

Denny

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December 26

Justin was awesome. My boys and I had a great time. He definitely put us on the iguana.

Randy

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November 17

Great experience with Justin. His goal was to put us on the iguanas, changed the start time to make it a better day. We shot 17 iguanas. Awesome captain and super awesome experience. Highly recommend.

Tyson

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October 12

I go on several fishing and hunting charters a year. This one has me counting the days until we go again. The cast and blast is a perfect split day balance without getting burned out on one species. Justin is an excellent guide with great personality and patience (I’ve found that rare with most captains). Puts us on the game and wife had a great time!

Tyson

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October 12

Erik

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September 28

Jusin was able to put together a great Cast and Blast trip for us. He does work very hard to put together a good trip. Fishing for Peacocks, he did make several moves to various spots and successfully put us on fish. Hunting for iguanas, again he was able to put us on them for a total of 25 iguanas. Lunch was very good, and along with good weather made for a really good trip,...

Erik

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September 28

Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

Walt

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July 11

Great captain. Super knowledgable, very considerate and adds lots of extra effort with his photos & food.

Glen

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June 21

Had a great trip with my 2 boys (18 and 21). Have fished with guides all over the US and Justin ranks very highly. Great day fishing in the Everglades with 8 species caught. Had a good lunch and then relocated to hunt in iguanas. Lots of iguanas and a great day of memories. Highly recommend!!

Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

Jeremiah,

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June 6

Awesome time Justin really knows what he’s doing and put us right on the fish he also went out of his way to make sure we had a good time couldn’t be happier with our experience

Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

Luke

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June 3

Justin was an awesome captain took his time with me and my son until we got into the flow of things and once all 3 of us were on the same page we harvested a lot of iguanas and had way more than enough opportunities to kill some really big ones as well

Luke

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May 28

Captain Justin was awesome. He made every effort to make the day a memorable experience for my husband and my sons. They caught lots of fish and thoroughly enjoyed the iguana hunt. The guys also enjoyed a delicious lunch cooked by the captain himself. They look forward to scheduling another trip with Justin and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun day of fishing and/or iguana hunting.

Luke

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May 28

Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

Terry

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May 25

Had an absolute blast!!! Justin done a great job putting us on the fish we where after! He's also excellent at spotting the iguanas we where after! Would definitely recommend him as a guide to anyone wanting a lifetime experience!!!!

Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

Jay

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April 20

Justin was on time and prepared for the hunt. He called us twice earlier in the week to make sure we didn’t have any questions and gave us a weather update. Bagged 21 successfully on our 4hr. hunt!

Steve

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March 29

Captain Justin was great!!! He put us on the fish all day. Wide open fishing, we caught 5 different types of fish. Captain Justin did a great job taking photos, sharing information and showing us some wildlife. There were lots of alligators.

Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly or Spin

Matt

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March 14

Capt. Justin was awesome! He’s very personable and involved our son. He had a great plan for our trip and it was fantastic! He put us right on the iguanas and it was a blast. Will definitely go again with him. Great trip!!

John

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February 26

Hunting iquanas with Captain Justin was an awesome experience. I highly reccommend this hunt

Jeremiah

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March 9

Captain Justin was great. The whole experience was awesome.

Gabriel

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March 3

Gabriel

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March 3

Great fishing/hunting trip Justin was a great and knowledgeable guide. He is very positive and always has a pep in his step. Me and my girlfriend came down from Alabama and stayed in Everglades city. We met Justin took us less than an hour. We did the cast and blast combo we fished first and then hunted second had a blast on both parts. Got over a half a dozen nice iguanas and at least 5 different species of fish one being peacock bass(my favorite). I’m very thankful to Justin for guiding us and I would definitely recommend booking him. Me and my girlfriend will be back.

Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

Alex

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December 27

Alex

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December 27

Incredible Experience! Before I even describe the trip, let me start by highlighting that Justin reached out a few weeks before to get a sense of us and our expectations, along with tips on what to bring and expect. A few days before the trip, he provided us with weather updates and possible alternatives just in case the weather did not cooperate, which was huge given we were traveling from out of town. When we arrived, all the equipment was provided and provided us with all the instructions needed. We even got a little shooting practice to get our confidence up. The rest of the day was a blast, he knew all the best places to look, and we bagged 12 iguanas. Lastly, my son is 12 and familiar with a rifle but has yet to become an expert... Justin was great with helping and talking him through shooting off a boat and this environment; sometimes, you don't have the best patience, so his instruction was priceless. It was a great guide and overall experience, and I highly recommend it. We will be booking him for more next time we are back down.

Phil

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March 17

An outstanding day with a great guide. We’re definitely going with Captain Justin again.

Andy

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March 15

Lots of shooting! Justin knows the canals well and was able to anticipate many spots where they would be waiting. Patient in helping learn how to spot them. Very good.

Joe

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March 14

Great day with more shooting than I ever expected. Will definately be doing it again

Jeff

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February 15

We went on a cast and blast with Justin. It was an excellent experience. Justin is very knowledgeable. He works his butt off for you. He makes sure you are successful fishing and hunting. I have been out with many other guides, Justin is one of the best. He is a hardworker and knows all of the good spots.

Jeff

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February 15

Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

Alan

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January 3

Excellent boat and captain. Patient with the kid and a pleasure to work with. Well equipped for a fun day.

Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly or Spin

Jimmy

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November 8

We had a great day with Captain Justin. He communicated clearly well in advance, showed up exactly on time, and keeps his boat and gear in great condition. After a brief safety briefing and a few practice shots, we were off. Justin kept it fun the whole day and best of all, put us on the iguanas. We would do it again. Thanks!

Jimmy

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November 8

Marc

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November 1

He was great. Food was great. Fishing was fun. I would go again for sure

Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly or Spin

Ethan

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July 25

Trip was fantastic, very knowledgeable guide. He knew all the best spots and taught me multiple new techniques. Caught multiple species on live bait, artificial, and I even caught my first fish on the fly. Absolutely amazing time. The shore lunch tasted fantastic!

Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly or Spin

Jeffery

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May 5

Captain Justin was awesome. Caught 9 different fish species with him during our fishing part of the trip. He knew exactly where to cast,what to cast, and how to work the fishing pole. The hunt part was amazing as well. Got 12 Iguanas, one being around 41 inches. Justin has the best eyes when it comes to spotting them. He’d point one out while going full speed in the boat. it would take us...

Jeffery

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May 5