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Jurassic Park Fishing Charters

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5.0 / 5
(40 reviews)
1455 Lake Ida Road
Delray Beach, FL, United States

Who wants a freshwater adventure?! Only 2 miles from the coast, you can join Jurassic Park Fishing Charters on the Ida Lake chain. Captain John has been fishing here for over 25 years and wants to share his knowledge with other people. So leave the ocean for a day and come to these calm waters to relax.

You’ll be fishing on a 2022 20’ Avid Boats bay boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. This boat is powered by a Yamaha Vmax SHO engine and a wireless trolling motor. The best thing is that it takes only a few minutes to reach your fishing spot and start enjoying your trip.

Capt. John is an expert when it comes to catching Clown Knife Fish, Peacock Bass, and Snakehead. You can also go after Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Hybrid Striped Bass. Choose if you want to target them using light tackle or fly fishing gear. Another advantage you have fishing with this charter

All fishing equipment is covered by the captain but feel free to bring your own if you want. He’ll also prepare bottled water but feel free to bring other beverages and snacks. It’s recommended to have your hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses with you.

A day of relaxation is right here. Join Jurassic Park Fishing Charters at the lake and have fun!

  • Live Bait
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $200
    This short morning trip will take you after Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Snakehead, and many more. There's not a lot of time on this trip, so make every attempt count!
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $200
    If you've never fished before and want just a glimpse of this sport or you simply don't have the time, this quick trip is just for you. Join for 2 hours packed with freshwater action.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $350
    Start the day with some freshwater action. Captain John will take you to exclusive fishing spots where you can target Clown Knife Fish, Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and many more.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $350
    Spend the afternoon fishing at the lake, targeting the exotic freshwater species, such as Peacock Bass, Crappie, Clown Knife Fish, and many more. All fishing equipment is included in the price.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $450
    6 hours of fishing with Capt John for various species, such as Clown Knife Fish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Peacock Bass. You'll be using light tackle with live bait, artificials, and fly rod
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $550
    8 hours of fishing with Capt. John, targeting south Florida's exotic and native species on light tackle using live bait, artificial, and fly rod! Go after Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Snakehead, Clown Knife Fish, and more.
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About the Captain

John Shanley
Delray Beach, Florida, United States
14 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
40 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2021
I have lived on the Lake Ida chain for over 25 years and I love that I get to do my favorite thing in the world every day. Living on the lake gives me the ability to have the most affordable rates and superior knowledge on the lake and surrounding area. I want to share my passion and knowledge for fishing with everyone!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Peacock) Peacock Bass
Clown Knife Fish Clown Knife Fish
Crappie Crappie

Boat specs

Avid boats (Bay boat) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 90HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
St croix rods
Spinning
Shimano reels
Fly Fishing
Nautilus reels and allen rods

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn kota i-pilot

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

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 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
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Christian S.
Raccoon Ford, VA
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This Charter is Fantastic!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on March 6, 2023
Captain John is a fantastic captain that helped me catch 15 butterfly peacocks, 2 Speckled peacocks, 2 Clownknifes 2 Florida...
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Jeff C.
Fair Lawn, NJ
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14 Fish in 90 minutes!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (AM) on December 19, 2022
John knows where to find the fish. I was concerned my 9 year old might not enjoy fishing if we didn’t catch anything. But...
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Richard H.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Awesome day of fishing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 2022
We told Captain John what we wanted- (just to catch fish, and ideally a variety) and got exactly what we wanted, even with...
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Gene R.
Blountstown, Florida
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My first time urban fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 21, 2023
Capt John is a first class angler.  We caught QUALITY fish.  Capt John reall knows these waters and took us to places that...
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James M.
Seffner, FL
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on March 5, 2023
Over 40 peacocks 3 clown fish 3 large mouths 8 very large Cyclets It was an amazing time
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FAQs about Jurassic Park Fishing Charters

Jurassic Park Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $200 per group - 2 Hour Trip (AM) (2 hours)
  • $200 per group - 2 Hour Trip (PM) (2 hours)
  • $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $450 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • $550 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Jurassic Park Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn kota i-pilot
Trips booked with Jurassic Park Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
Jurassic Park Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Jurassic Park Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (St croix rods)
  • Spinning (Shimano reels )
  • Fly Fishing (Nautilus reels and allen rods )
Top targeted fish species with Jurassic Park Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Clown Knife Fish
  • Crappie
  • Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Snakehead