Lake Ida Fishing Charters
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Lake Ida Fishing Charters

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5.0 / 5
(84 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
Map of Delray Beach, FL, United States
1455 Lake Ida Road
Delray Beach, FL, United States
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Lake Ida Fishing Charters is located in Delray Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

This crew will do its best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 2 to 4-hour trips, mainly fishing for Bass, Clown Knife Fish, and Hybrid Striped Bass, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, fly fishing, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 21’ Maverick Master Angler boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Fly fishing gear isn’t provided. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. Lake Ida Fishing Charters offers only catch and release trips, so any fish you catch will be returned to the water. The boat will be supplied with snacks and drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Lake Ida Fishing Charters.

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

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon)
    US $250
    A short early trip great for those not wanting to spend a long time on the water. You depart at 7:00 a.m. and finish at 9:00 a.m. You and the captain will be fishing Lake Ida and the surrounding waterways targeting Peacock Bass and Largemouth Bass.
  • Private trip
    4 hour afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $400
    Maybe you can't make the early morning trip...this gives you another option to get in on the great Lake Ida fishing
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $350
    A 4-hour trip with the option to arrange times based on the customer’s needs. The time frame is typically 7-8:00 a.m. start. You'll be targeting Peacock and Largemouth Bass as well as Clown Knife Fish. You'll primarily use live Shad but artificial lures and fly fishing are welcome as well. Drinks are provided.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Peacock)
    Peacock Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Clown Knife Fish
    Clown Knife Fish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour morning trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $450
    The 6 hour trip gives anglers a little more time than the 4 hour possibly letting a trophy in the boat!
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Peacock)
    Peacock Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Clown Knife Fish
    Clown Knife Fish
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FAQs about Lake Ida Fishing Charters

Lake Ida Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 hour afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour morning trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Lake Ida Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Lake Ida Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks
Lake Ida Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
Lake Ida Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Lake Ida Fishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Clown Knife Fish
  • Hybrid Striped Bass

Meet the Charter Operator

Lake Ida Fishing Charters
Delray Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
84 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2022
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
The captain has been fishing in South Florida for over 50 years. He loves being on the water. He started guiding in 2021 when he realized he fished almost every day and thought how nice it would be to make a living doing what he loves to do. The captain's favorite species are Peacock Bass, Clown Knife Fish, and Largemouth Bass. He specializes in light tackle using live bait or artificials.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Maverick Master Angler (Skiff) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks

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
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Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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Excellent
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Captain Mike means business!
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Captain Mike means business!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 3, 2024
Told Mike I was looking for peacock bass. He takes us up to a stop and says they should be here. He threw a line in...
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Scott W.
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on October 8, 2023
I rated my charter with Captain Mike 5 stars, only because the ratings don’t go any higher. I would HIGHLY recommend this...
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Lori S.
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Wonderful 4 hour fishing experience on Lake Ida.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 27, 2024
Captain Mike is very knowledgeable about the fish in Lake Ida. He is so patient with our child who is a beginner fisher women....
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Steven S.
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VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on April 2, 2024
Excellent fishing, excellent Captain / Guide, courteous, pleasant, skillful, live bait lasted on this all day charter, and...
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Mike Szabo was great

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 15, 2024
We had a great time with Mike.  Caught a lot of Peacock Bass and Largemouth Bass as well as some Catfish.  He was very helpful...
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