Building Up Sports Academy – Captain Dave 

5.0/5 (100 reviews)
 150 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, United States

Building Up Sports Academy – Captain Dave 

5.0/5 (100 reviews)
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150 Australian Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL, United States

Next time you’re in South Florida and need to get away from the hustle and bustle of it all, come down and book a trip with Building Up Sports Academy. Captain Dave has been running fishing camps for over 2 decades, teaching sportsmanship and teamwork to the next generation.  Captain Dave lives on the chain of lakes and has over 20 years of experience fishing and chartering.

The day will be spent fishing Lake Clarke and the surrounding canals in his 22’ bay boat. This is a stable boat that will be able to maneuver into areas that are normally hard to reach. You can fish 360° around the boat. The boat even has a head for emergencies. 

The fish you’ll be primarily targeting is Peacock Bass. Lake Clarke also offers the opportunity to fish for Sunshine Bass and Largemouth Bass. The bycatch includes Catfish, Gar, Chain Pickerel, Clown Knife Fish, Mayan Cichlid, and more. These are great fish to catch, and the Peacock Bass in particular will give you a fun fight as you try and bring it into the boat.

Included in the price of the trips are top-quality rods and reels. These won’t let you down when reeling in a trophy catch or your first-ever fish. Capt. David will prepare live bait for you before the trip, so no time is wasted on the day. There will also be chips and bottled water on board for you.  Kids and families are welcome. A fishing grab bag is included for children 12 and under.

Customers older than 16 need to bring a license and themselves, and the adventure can begin.

Book a trip with Building Up Sports Academy today for a fantastic fishing adventure!

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Rating

5.0
100 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (124)

Beautiful fishing experience!
Beautiful fishing experience!
Beautiful fishing experience!
Beautiful fishing experience!
Beautiful fishing experience!
Fishing with David
+118

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Sheldon Fisher
Sheldon Fisher
5.0
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Beautiful fishing experience!
3 Hour Trip – Peacock Charter (PM) on January 24, 20264 adults1 child
Captain Dave made a great fishing day for us. We caught 9 fish total. 4 different species. Catching a peacock bass was on my bucket list and Captain Dave made it happen. would highly recommend!
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Courtney Lynkew
Courtney Lynkew
5.0
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Slabs
4 Hour Charter (AM) on April 26, 20253 adults
Such a fun day, Captain Dave was awesome. From pick up to drop off there was constant action. We caught a bunch of large mouth and Peacock bass and made some great memories with my buddies. Could not ask for a better day out on the water!
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Reported catch:
Peacock Bass
Largemouth Bass
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Brent Helinski
Brent Helinski
5.0
Verified
Capt Dave is great!
Sunset Peacock Charter (2 1/2 Hour) on March 31, 20251 adult3 children
Dave was great with me and with helping my 3 novice teen daughters catch more than 9 fish on our outing. They said it was the best part of their vacation and first time they had fun fishing! Thanks Capt Dave!
Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Clown Knife Fish
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Kelly Frazier
Kelly Frazier
5.0
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April fishing trip
Sunset Peacock Charter (2 1/2 Hour) on April 23, 20252 adults
Captain Dave was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the local waters. He put us on fish pretty quickly. Recommend him and would absolutely do a trip with him again.
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Anthony Davies
Anthony Davies
5.0
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Fantastic Family Fishing
Sunset Peacock Charter (2 1/2 Hour) on April 16, 20252 adults3 children
Captain Dave made sure our 3 boys, aged 5,8 and 11 had the best time. Everyone caught multiple fish, big and small, lots of pictures and memories created! Will definitely be back!
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Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip – Peacock (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
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US $240
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Sunset Peacock Charter (2 1/2 Hour)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 5:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 9 - Oct 1
US $285
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Peacock Charter (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
US $310
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Trip – Peacock Charter (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $310
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Charter (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
US $415
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $415
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Peacock Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 8:30 AM
US $515
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

5.0
100 reviews
5
96
4
2
3
0
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (124)

Beautiful fishing experience!
Beautiful fishing experience!
Beautiful fishing experience!
Beautiful fishing experience!
Beautiful fishing experience!
Fishing with David
+118

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (100)

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Sheldon Fisher
Sheldon Fisher
5.0
Verified
Beautiful fishing experience!
3 Hour Trip – Peacock Charter (PM) on January 24, 20264 adults1 child
Captain Dave made a great fishing day for us. We caught 9 fish total. 4 different species. Catching a peacock bass was on my bucket list and Captain Dave made it happen. would highly recommend!
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Reported catch:
Peacock Bass
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Courtney Lynkew
Courtney Lynkew
5.0
Verified
Slabs
4 Hour Charter (AM) on April 26, 20253 adults
Such a fun day, Captain Dave was awesome. From pick up to drop off there was constant action. We caught a bunch of large mouth and Peacock bass and made some great memories with my buddies. Could not ask for a better day out on the water!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Peacock Bass
Largemouth Bass
0
Brent Helinski
Brent Helinski
5.0
Verified
Capt Dave is great!
Sunset Peacock Charter (2 1/2 Hour) on March 31, 20251 adult3 children
Dave was great with me and with helping my 3 novice teen daughters catch more than 9 fish on our outing. They said it was the best part of their vacation and first time they had fun fishing! Thanks Capt Dave!
Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Clown Knife Fish
0
Kelly Frazier
Kelly Frazier
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
Sunset Peacock Charter (2 1/2 Hour) on April 23, 20252 adults
Captain Dave was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the local waters. He put us on fish pretty quickly. Recommend him and would absolutely do a trip with him again.
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Reported catch:
Peacock Bass
Largemouth Bass
0
Anthony Davies
Anthony Davies
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Family Fishing
Sunset Peacock Charter (2 1/2 Hour) on April 16, 20252 adults3 children
Captain Dave made sure our 3 boys, aged 5,8 and 11 had the best time. Everyone caught multiple fish, big and small, lots of pictures and memories created! Will definitely be back!
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Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
0

FAQs about Building Up Sports Academy – Captain Dave

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Seahunt Bay Boat
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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