Lake Ida Fishing Charters 

My seven-year-old son and I, visiting from Austria, spent a week in Florida and decided to book a four-hour afternoon fishing trip with Captain Ricky from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our vacation. Captain Ricky took us to several different fishing spots, and we caught three different species of fish – each one a completely new experience for us and species we had never caught before. For my son, this was a truly unforgettable adventure, and I enjoyed every minute of it as well. The exciting boat rides, the great conversations, Captain Ricky’s helpful tips and knowledge, and of course our fishing success made this trip incredibly special. We will both remember this experience for a very long time and can highly recommend Captain Ricky to anyone looking for a fun and memorable fishing trip in Florida.

We had a fantastic time with Captain Dawson. He put us on five different species, including clown knife, largemouth, mayan cichlid, and snakehead. The fish were all good size and four of us caught something. I missed a PB largemouth, but that just gives me more reason to go back :-) Dawson had a beautiful boat, top quality gear, and a friendly and knowledgeable personality. Could not have asked for more - we will definitely go again next year.

we went out with Captain Bobby yesterday amazing time. Very courteous had a cooler full of drinksfor us. He is very knowledgeable about the area we definitely plan on booking again in August. it was a agreat 16th birthday for my son. THANK YOU Captain Bobby!!

Had a blast, werent able to hook up target species, but it is a lot late in the year for them, but the Captain definitely did his best to find em, they just wouldn’t bite. very nice boat and very courteous and friendly, will definitely try to get back when they are in better season, cant blame the captain if the fish don’t bite.

I had the time of my life with Captain Dawson today, such a great experience, he's such a professional and sets you up right for success. Highly recommend.

We had a great time catching peacocks and a binch if other fish. My first peacock made it an awesome day. thanks Jose!!

First time in Florida with a small window to fish. I reached out to Captain Brett and reserved our 6hr trip on Lake Ida for my wife and I. Communication was simple leading up to our reservation as we met Captain Brett at the dock on the morning of. It was fun exploring the lake and its canals as we moved to the next fishing spot. Captain Brett made it too easy setting up our poles and baiting our lines. He was exactly what I expected in a guide, knowledgeable about the lake, hot spots to fish, and made us feel comfortable on his boat. We caught Clown’s, Peacocks, Largemouth, and some native Cichlids. Captain Brett is the real deal! We can’t wait to come back and fish Florida again!

Charter captain Bobby Kimble is the real deal. He's an amazing guide with an extended knowledge of South Florida fisheries. He will put you on the fish to create memories that will last a lifetime. My dad and I caught our personal best peacock bass with him right before the polar vortex when the bite was tough. We would recommend him to anyone in the area looking to catch quality and quantity of fish.

Zac turns 12 on July 18th. He wanted to celebrate his 12th birthday in style! To mark the occasion, we embarked on an unforgettable dad son fishing adventure. We set out at 6 :30 AM with the renowned Captain Brett Isackson to conquer the waters of Lake Ida in Florida. The day was nothing short of extraordinary as we reeled in an impressive haul of 22 Peacock Bass and Gar, all while braving the fierce strikes of numerous elusive Snakeheads. It was a birthday celebration filled with excitement, skill, and unforgettable memories that Zac and I will cherish for a lifetime.