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South Florida Fishing Charters

10 reviews
Lake Ida Park Road
Delray Beach FL, United States

Discover the inshore riches of The Sunshine State with South Florida Fishing Charters! Captain Johnny Stabile knows the waters of Lake Ida like the back of his hand and he makes it his business to take his customers where fish are.

Lake Ida is famous for its ample fishing opportunities, especially when it comes to Bass fishing. Both Largemouth and Sunshine Bass are abundant here and they’re always hungry. This is also the playground of Clown Knife Fish that are peculiar looking good fighters that can weigh up to 12 pounds. They pull hard and are very acrobatic, so it’s a joy getting them into the boat.

Not only does Capt. Johnny know all the tricks and hideouts of the fish, he has a reliable boat to take you to your prey. His 22’ Pathfinder is well-suited for different fishing conditions and can fit up to 4 people on board. The vessel sports excellent electronics that will show you where the fish are, a live bait well, and a trolling motor to keep you quiet while sneaking up to your catch.

You’ll be using premium Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa tackle for your angling endeavors, and your guide will also provide live bait and lures as necessary. If fly fishing is your game, make sure to mention it to Johnny in advance, and he’ll prepare the fly equipment for you. Of course, you’re welcome to bring your own gear if you prefer.

If you’d like to come with your kids, they should be at least 6 years old, and you should bring their favorite life jackets. To prepare for your Lake Ida exploration, you’ll also need a freshwater fishing license, drinks, food, and sunscreen.

Let new fishing adventures begin with South Florida Fishing Charters!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – lake ida
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $700
    price breakdown
    $700
    Spend a day on the productive waters of Lake Ida and chase all the favorite local species for 8 hours. Capt. Johnny will make it his mission to take you to the best fish hangouts, where you can fish for Knife Clown Fish as well as various Bass species. Everything fishing-related is covered, so you can just show up with plenty of sunscreen, food, drinks, and a freshwater fishing license.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Lake Ida
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $499
    price breakdown
    $499
    When you book this trip, you get a bit more time on the water and more opportunities to land a beautiful fish! Capt. Johnny will take you to most productive holes on the lake to target Peacock Bass, Clown Knife Fish, Largemouth bass, and Sunshine Bass. You'll have all the necessary tackle on board, all you should think about is bringing a freshwater fishing license and some refreshments.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Lake Ida (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $399
    price breakdown
    $399
    This 4-hour trip is very fun for all levels of anglers. Lake Ida is one of the very few out there where Capt. Johnny can guarantee to catch Peacock Bass. This is also home to the very unique Clown Knife Fish, so if you never caught one, this is your chance. You'll need a freshwater fishing license, drinks, snacks, and sunscreen.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Lake Ida (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $399
    price breakdown
    $399
    This 4-hour trip is very fun for all levels of anglers. Lake Ida is one of the very few out there where Capt. Johnny can guarantee to catch Peacock Bass. This is also home to the very unique Clown Knife Fish, so if you never caught one, this is your chance. You'll need a freshwater fishing license, drinks, snacks, and sunscreen.
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About the Captain

Johnny Stabile
Delray Beach, Florida, United States
Angler's Choice
10 Customer Reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2019
I grew up in South Florida and I've always had a passion for fishing so I decided to share my love and knowledge with the world. I got my captain's license when I was 19, and after some time, I decided to run charters in Florida. I've also had great success in tournament fishing, but most of the time, I'm just happy to share my angling passion with other people.

About this listing

Targeted Species

Bass (Largemouth) Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Peacock) Bass (Peacock)
Clown Knife Fish Clown Knife Fish
Hybrid Striped Bass Hybrid Striped Bass

Boat Specs

Pathfinder (Bay boat) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of Fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 1 day before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

Listing Policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 30% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, there is a 3.5% fee.

Customer Reviews

Rating Summary
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4.96
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Lots of fish! Kid friendly
Lots of fish! Kid friendly
Lots of fish! Kid friendly
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
100%
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  January 6, 2021
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Michael A.
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Lots of fish! Kid friendly

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Lake Ida (PM) on August 19, 2020
The very young-looking captain took us into canals loaded with peacock bass for a great afternoon of fishing.  Using the...
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Shane W.
San Juan
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6 hour trip with Captain Johnny Stabile

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Lake Ida on August 5, 2020
I have been on several fishing trips with some incredible guides, but Johnny was by far the best guide I’ve ever had the...
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Thomas S.
San Juan
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Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Lake Ida (AM) on August 4, 2020
My brother and I went fishing with Captain Johnny.  Caught a good amount of fish even though we are beginner fisherman. ...
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Dan O.
Delray Beach, FL
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6 hour Lake Ida charter

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Lake Ida on October 13, 2020
Perfect day, perfect boat and captain and perfect day of fishing.  Checked Clown Knifefish off my bucket list and landed...
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