Everglades Peacock Bass
Captain Eric Planer of FloBass Fishing Charters is dedicated to providing the best and most unique freshwater angling experience in South East Florida.
Every trip is custom-tailored to accommodate the species you wish to target, customer's needs, time of year, water conditions, etc. This trip is based in the Florida Everglades near Fort Lauderdale. On this trip you can expect to catch peacock bass, largemouth, bowfin, gar, and a host of other non native species that have made their way into our waters from the aquarium trade. The current record is 12 different species in one day! If you're afraid of alligators, this may not be the trip for you, as we're almost guaranteed to see quite a few out there in the glades.
What sets Captain Eric apart from other guides is his passion for teaching fishing, and the history of the waters he guides out of. Guiding is Captain Eric's way of life. After working behind a desk for 13 years, he relishes every opportunity to hit the water and help anglers land their bucket list fish. When you're on Captain Eric's boat, you're not just another number. You're part of what gets him excited every day and chase the days adventure.
Captain Eric can accommodate anglers of all skill levels. If you're a novice, live bait is highly recommended and available at an additional charge. Market rate is usually $10 per dozen, which the Captain will source in advance of your trip. Light tackle spinning rods are also available for those wishing to target the fish with lures.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
+16Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
100%
Mar 21, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Peacock Bass
Wow!
We had such a blast catching fish! My boys and I could not have had a better experience!
We had such a blast catching fish! My boys and I could not have had a better experience!
Jan 25, 2024
4 Hour Trip – Peacock Bass
We had a great fishing trip!
Really enjoyed our time with Eric! Eric, not only got us on the fish. He showed us different techniques, that worked great. He has a great boat setup. Plenty of room and gear. I highly recommend Eric for a great fishing trip. I will also add he communicated with me before the trip to work out details and plans. He was very professional and accommodating if he needed to be. 10/10! Keep a look out for his iguana hunting.
Really enjoyed our time with Eric! Eric, not only got us on the fish. He showed us different techniques, that worked great. He...
Mar 16, 2024
4 Hour Trip – Peacock Bass
Amazing
What a trip. Caught my first clown knife fish and tons of peacock bass. Absolutely brilliant. Would definitely be going back to FloBass again whenever I visit Ft Lauderdale.
What a trip. Caught my first clown knife fish and tons of peacock bass. Absolutely brilliant. Would definitely be going back to...
Dec 29, 2023
6 Hour Trip – Everglades Largemouth
Largemouth Bass trip
Capt Eric was excellent. 1. On time. 2. Organized. 3. Great knowledge and conversations. 4. We caught 12-15 plenty of largemouth and a couple of them over 5 pounds.
Capt Eric was excellent. 1. On time. 2. Organized. 3. Great knowledge and conversations. 4. We caught 12-15 plenty of largemouth...
Oct 14, 2023
6 Hour Trip – Peacock Bass
What a peacock bass dream
We were catching fish all day long. Eric was a great captain, very knowledgeable at what he did. A great time, 10 out of 10 recommend would love to do it again.
We were catching fish all day long. Eric was a great captain, very knowledgeable at what he did. A great time, 10 out of 10 recommend...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
+16Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Wow!
6 Hour Trip – Peacock Bass on March 21, 2025
We had such a blast catching fish! My boys and I could not have had a better experience!
We had such a blast catching fish! My boys and I could not have had a better experience!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
We had a great fishing trip!
4 Hour Trip – Peacock Bass on January 25, 2024
Really enjoyed our time with Eric! Eric, not only got us on the fish. He showed us different techniques, that worked great. He has a great boat setup. Plenty of room and gear. I highly recommend Eric for a great fishing trip. I will also add he communicated with me before the trip to work out details and plans. He was very professional and accommodating if he needed to be. 10/10! Keep a look out for his iguana hunting.
Really enjoyed our time with Eric! Eric, not only got us on the fish. He showed us different techniques, that worked great. He has a great boat setup. Plenty of room and gear. I highly recommend Eric for a great fishing trip. I will also add he communicated with me before the trip to work out details and plans. He was very professional and accommodating if he needed to be. 10/10! Keep a look out for his iguana hunting.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing
4 Hour Trip – Peacock Bass on March 16, 2024
What a trip. Caught my first clown knife fish and tons of peacock bass. Absolutely brilliant. Would definitely be going back to FloBass again whenever I visit Ft Lauderdale.
What a trip. Caught my first clown knife fish and tons of peacock bass. Absolutely brilliant. Would definitely be going back to FloBass again whenever I visit Ft Lauderdale.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Largemouth Bass trip
6 Hour Trip – Everglades Largemouth on December 29, 2023
Capt Eric was excellent. 1. On time. 2. Organized. 3. Great knowledge and conversations. 4. We caught 12-15 plenty of largemouth and a couple of them over 5 pounds.
Capt Eric was excellent. 1. On time. 2. Organized. 3. Great knowledge and conversations. 4. We caught 12-15 plenty of largemouth and a couple of them over 5 pounds.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
What a peacock bass dream
6 Hour Trip – Peacock Bass on October 14, 2023
We were catching fish all day long. Eric was a great captain, very knowledgeable at what he did. A great time, 10 out of 10 recommend would love to do it again.
We were catching fish all day long. Eric was a great captain, very knowledgeable at what he did. A great time, 10 out of 10 recommend would love to do it again.
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