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Capt Jonathan Polanco – FL
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I have guide fished over a hundred times in my life and would put DJβs trip in the top 5. Thanks DJ for a great day of fishing.
The Carvers
I have guide fished over a hundred times in my life and would put DJβs trip in the top 5. Thanks DJ for a great day of fishing.
The Carvers
Captain Jose was not only super knowledgeable, but also patient and encouraging. He took the time to show us the ropes, teach us the basics, and made sure we were set up for success. He came prepared with water and drinks to keep us comfortable, and his upbeat attitude made the entire experience even better.
Whether youβre new to fishing or a seasoned angler, Captain Jose is the guy you want leading your trip. He knows the Everglades like the back of his hand and knows how to make sure everyone has a great time. Highly recommendβweβll definitely be back!
Captain Jose was not only super knowledgeable, but also patient and encouraging. He took the time to show us the ropes, teach us the basics, and made sure we were set up for success. He came prepared with water and drinks to keep us comfortable, and his upbeat attitude made the entire experience even better.
Whether youβre new to fishing or a seasoned angler, Captain Jose is the guy you want leading your trip. He knows the Everglades like the back of his hand and knows how to make sure everyone has a great time. Highly recommendβweβll definitely be back!
He knew all the hot spots for catching peacock bass and Oscars, and we were thrilled to reel in several of each! But the highlight of the trip was definitely seeing the numerous alligators in their natural habitat β a truly unforgettable experience.
Captain John went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time, sharing fascinating insights about the local wildlife and ecosystem. His passion for the Everglades was contagious, and he made the entire experience both educational and exciting.
If youβre looking for an unforgettable Everglades adventure, look no further than Florida Everglades Charters. And if youβre lucky enough to have Captain John as your guide, youβre in for a real treat! We canβt wait to book our next trip with them!
He knew all the hot spots for catching peacock bass and Oscars, and we were thrilled to reel in several of each! But the highlight of the trip was definitely seeing the numerous alligators in their natural habitat β a truly unforgettable experience.
Captain John went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time, sharing fascinating insights about the local wildlife and ecosystem. His passion for the Everglades was contagious, and he made the entire experience both educational and exciting.
If youβre looking for an unforgettable Everglades adventure, look no further than Florida Everglades Charters. And if youβre lucky enough to have Captain John as your guide, youβre in for a real treat! We canβt wait to book our next trip with them!
Capt Bill very informative, knew the quarry, knew the Everglades, historical stuff and a great sense of humor. Kept us on fish all day. Even when it was high noon , hit as hell and water temps up there. Definitely will be back, and definitely would recommend Capt Bill
Capt Bill very informative, knew the quarry, knew the Everglades, historical stuff and a great sense of humor. Kept us on fish all day. Even when it was high noon , hit as hell and water temps up there. Definitely will be back, and definitely would recommend Capt Bill
Great trip as we.caught fish almost every cast. My grandson out-fished me as always and was excited to catch Largemoth, Peacock Bass, Bowlin, Oscar, gar and Mayan Cichlid. What a fun day!! We can't wait to come back!!
Great trip as we.caught fish almost every cast. My grandson out-fished me as always and was excited to catch Largemoth, Peacock Bass, Bowlin, Oscar, gar and Mayan Cichlid. What a fun day!! We can't wait to come back!!
Look forward to next time.
Look forward to next time.
for an amazing 2 days in the Everglades fighting those feisty peacock bass. Mark went out of his way to make the day entertaining and help you learn some valuable tips from a real pro. We caught so many peacock bass and had an amazing time. Canβt wait for another trip w Mark out on the water.
for an amazing 2 days in the Everglades fighting those feisty peacock bass. Mark went out of his way to make the day entertaining and help you learn some valuable tips from a real pro. We caught so many peacock bass and had an amazing time. Canβt wait for another trip w Mark out on the water.
Thanks again Mark!
Thanks again Mark!
You put us on the fish as usual and we caught a few of them. (50 +)
You have a beautiful fully rigged boat and all the tackle and gear needed to catch giant peacock bass.
Your an awesome fishermen and guide and we enjoyed our time on the water. Canβt say enough good things.
Great JobβThank You !!
You put us on the fish as usual and we caught a few of them. (50 +)
You have a beautiful fully rigged boat and all the tackle and gear needed to catch giant peacock bass.
Your an awesome fishermen and guide and we enjoyed our time on the water. Canβt say enough good things.
Great JobβThank You !!
Thanks Mark Rose for fulfilling our high expectations.
Thanks Mark Rose for fulfilling our high expectations.
Absolutely fantastic fishing with a great guide, Captain Mark Rose, who KNOWS what he's doing!!!
Absolutely fantastic fishing with a great guide, Captain Mark Rose, who KNOWS what he's doing!!!
This is the guy to book if you want to experience Florida Everglades Peacock Bass fishing!!! His knowledge of the area is superb, his boat and gear is top notch, first class.
I wish I knew how to post photos here as we have plenty!!!!
This is the guy to book if you want to experience Florida Everglades Peacock Bass fishing!!! His knowledge of the area is superb, his boat and gear is top notch, first class.
I wish I knew how to post photos here as we have plenty!!!!
It ended up being the trip of a lifetime over 30 peacock bass. My brother who never fishes caught numerous fish with marks help and professionalism. He also helped my 83 year old father who caught fish after fish. My dad has dementia and woke up the next morning and his first words the next day " peacock bass" mark rose is very passionate and a true professional.
It ended up being the trip of a lifetime over 30 peacock bass. My brother who never fishes caught numerous fish with marks help and professionalism. He also helped my 83 year old father who caught fish after fish. My dad has dementia and woke up the next morning and his first words the next day " peacock bass" mark rose is very passionate and a true professional.
Captain Mark Rose spoiled my son and I on the Everglades Peacock Bass trip. He put us on the fish and we had a blast. Mark was very knowledgeable and willing to answer all my rookie questions. Captain Mark is really fun to fish with as you can tell he still loves the action. We will be back. Thanks Captain Mark Rose!
Awesome Peacock Bass Fishing Captain Mark Rose spoiled my son and I on the Everglades Peacock Bass trip. He put us on the fish and we had a blast. Mark was very knowledgeable and willing to answer all my rookie questions. Captain Mark is really fun to fish with as you can tell he still loves the action. We will be back. Thanks Captain Mark Rose! 
Curt
Curt
Some of the best fishing I've ever done in my life!! My favorite part of the trip was catching so many fish was Captain Mark Rose. I caught so many peacock bass that my hands were sore and my arms were tired. Captain Mark Rose is a master at his trade. He knows where to find the fish and what to use to haul them in. I will definitely be back to fish with him again and again. He's a great guy, he's really easy to get along with, and fun to fish with. 
Captain Wayne and Bass Online Saves The Day A life-long friend of mine was in town for some military training and he flew his son in from Indiana for the sole purpose of Deep Sea fishing. The day before the outing the forecast called for 8ft seas and 25 knot winds so our charter canceled at noon the day before. I found Captain Wayne and asked about fresh water charters. He said that he was booked (of course) but when he learned about the situation, we worked it out somehow and took myself, my son, my buddy and his son on his Bass Tracker out to Holiday Park. He provided EVERYTHING and we each caught OVER 10 bass each and we couldn't have had anymore fun! I HIGHLY RECOMEND Bass Online and Captain Wayne. I'm booking that Salt Water Trip with Captain Wayne too! 
Bass trip to Everglades with Mark Rose Had a great trip with Captain Mark Rose. Mark is knowledgeable, easygoing, has great gear, and put us on fish. That's all you could ask for ! Great day of wildlife viewing, and Mark is very knowledgeable about the area and provided great advice on how to fish. I look forward to fishing with him again ! 
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Everglades Fishing at Holiday Park
About Broward COUNTY Everglades Park Fishing Tour Details
Visit the Broward County Holiday Park in the Florida Everglades and witness nature’s wonders all around you while fishing. The river of grass will amaze you as we drive our late-model bass boats to the fishing destination. It’s a thrill plus very educational. Stay confident this is not just another airboat tour, it’s an experience that you get to explore the Florida Everglades, sightsee and catch bass all in one!
Home to hundreds of Everglades creatures and watery wildflowers. Holiday Park is the perfect place for both entertainment and learning. Explore a forest of unspoiled wonders at the Broward County Holiday Park and see for yourself what makes the wetlands so wildly wonderful. The Everglades is an attraction in Fort Lauderdale not to miss, the hidden secrets of nature’s own will develop your curiosity as you explore Everglades Holiday Park and Sawgrass Recreation Park in Broward County. Come out, explore, and let’s go fishing!Β Read More
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- Region: Ft Lauderdale Florida
- Duration: 4, 6, 8, & 12 hrs
- Cancellation: 8 hrs in adv.
- Weather-Related: Full refund
- Instant Online Confirmation
- Includes All State Taxes
- All Fishing Equipment
- Professional Captain
- Boat & Fuel
- Cooler & Ice
- Bottled water
- Photos
- Florida Freshwater Fishing License for those ages 16+
- Live bait if desired is also additional and is purchased the morning of the trip. (optional)
- Food or Specialty beverages
Amenities:
- Fishing Chairs
- GPS & Fishfinder
- Life Jackets
- Catch and Release Allowed
- Keep Fish Allowed within Laws
About this Tour:
- Boat Specs: 20+ ft
- Boat Capacity: 4 People
- All Fishing Equipment
- Boat & Fuel
- Photos
Fishing Techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Livebait
- Fly Fishing
- Artificial Lures
Fishing Equipment:
- Spinning Rods
- Baitcasting Rods
- Left & Right Handed
- Fly Rods (request only)
- Braid & Mono Line
TIPS FOR Everglades
There is no βspecialβ magic bait for the Florida Everglades bass fishing.Β The live bait, or what the locals refer to as shiners, will always work best. Always start your morning with aΒ topwater lure, spinnerbaits, and chatter-baits when the wind is blowing hard.Β Plastic wormsΒ are a go-to all the time, especially on those hot, calm days.
Double-digitΒ bassΒ is not typical for the Everglades, but the average bass gets pretty fat, and big fish are around 8lbs. Use floating lures near a structure (lily pads, sunken trees, etc.), commonly known asΒ hollow body frogs, and hold on tight. Be sure to compensate with line size and use braided lines to get them out of the Lilly pads; generally, 30lb to a 60-pound braided line is best.
MONEY TIPS
You have available everything you need, including tackle; all that is missing is you. Driving down the FloridaΒ EvergladesΒ canals is genuinely the ultimateΒ fishingΒ experience before you leave for your next trip. Make you read an updated Everglades fishing reportΒ to cut down on the learning curve. Another favorite among local ways to catch Everglades fish is on aΒ fly rod, using any topwater bug, fly, or lure. Seeing the bass come to the surface and suck that fly is something you wonβt soon forget.
An excellent location to teach yourself fly fishing or someone else. Youβre able to catch a lot of fish and experience what itβs like to fight a fish on a fly rod. For beginners, start with a long rod; this is a starting point to get the basics of casting down. Then work on accuracy and distance, which will help you land more fish. Everyone wanting, knowing, or with interest in bass fishing, it’s the place that is magical over other locations.
What is Entailed:
- Fishing beautiful South Florida on a boat fully equipped with top-quality rods, reels, hooks, and artificial lures.
- Exploring top state-ranked Broward County Holiday Park in search of trophy largemouth bass, hard-fighting Peacock bass, alligator gar, and so much more.
- Guided fishing tour by a USCG professional fishing captain knowledgeable of South Florida and all of its waters.
- Take home a souvenir of your big catch with perfect photos taken by your guide and spread it on social media as desired.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers for your destination, are included on your Confirmation email. Our Trip Managers select only the most experienced and reliable guides in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Additional Information:
- Participants are encouraged to bring comfortable shoes, a light-colored shirt, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Everglades FISHING TECHNIQUES
The best times to fish the Broward County Holiday Park are from May to July. This time of the year offers quality-sized fish in the 3-8lbs range, and significant bass numbers caught per day. On weekends, boat traffic can be a problem, but mainly at the boat ramp and parking lot. Itβs known to Floridians and quoted by the Fish and Wildlife Dept as the #1 fishery in Florida for the number of fish caught per hour.
Everglades is legendary for the number of bass caught per outing; plastic lures are the most successful. It could be in the forum of a Senko, Lizard, Swimbait, and they continue to produce year after year. Ranked consistently as one of the top lures for the everglades is a topwater lure, and the Zera spook by far is the local favorite and produces the best for big fish.
The good thing about Everglades fishing is you donβt have to be a professional angler and know all the specifics about the lures mentioned. Best of all, go fishing; take what you have. It will probably work. You can enjoy fishing with both artificial lures and live bait. Wild-caught live shiners are ultimately the bait of choice everywhere when looking to catch that trophy bass, but domestic shiners also work very well in the Everglades.
Bass anglers can have success also usingΒ deep-diving crankbaitsΒ and Carolina-rigged worms in deep river channels. Early morning and late evening topwater bites can be right near the flats along the creek channels.Β CichlidΒ fisherman can enjoy catching on live minnows or jigs along the edges of the dropoffs. The action is red hot almost all year round.
Local Broward County Holiday Park Fishing Guides
Meet the TEAM of local South Florida fishing guides, we know the best spots, baits, and techniques to give you the greatest fishing guides.
Everglades BASS FISHING GUIDES
There are two main reasons why you should fish the Everglades with aΒ local fishing guide: firstly, safe navigation, and secondly, a local expert provides you with the best opportunity to guarantee you will land a trophy largemouth bass and a lot of techniques to take home for your next trip.
All of our local experts andΒ Everglades fishing guidesΒ come with a fully qualified set of requirements from the United States Coast Guard. Years of professional experience in this fishery will provide you with an outstanding outdoor experience. Enjoy learning new techniques and methods of catching trophy largemouth bass.
When fishing the Everglades, a fishing guide understands what to do and where to go. Either during the morning or afternoon. When fishing during the weekends, you can have a good day, or it could also be a big zero if you donβt know how to get away from all the boats and find the fish under those conditions. So, hop on board with one of our local experts, and they would love to show you around. We have luxury bass boats and pontoon boats are available if you prefer. They have years of experience when it comes to navigating this fishery during all conditions.
If there is one place inΒ Fort Lauderdale, you should consider for getting outdoors; the Park in the Everglades called, Broward County Holiday ParkΒ should be very high on that list. This premier bass fishing destination is known for its incredible catches. When considering a trophyΒ Everglades bass fishing guide, be sure to book multiple days on the water with one of our local experts, and they will give you the best chance at landing that fish of your dreams.
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Broward County Holiday Park BOAT RAMP
Broward County Holiday Park airboat vendor does not own the boat ramps; they are FWC boat ramps. However, the FWC and Broward County work together to keep access. It is not the best place to use, and NOT at all angler friendly; minutes after arriving, you understand the people running the park donβt care about boater access. The complete focus is on big Airboat operations and selling tickets.
With that said, you have the same right to the boat ramps as anyone. There is a new double boat ramp to the west of the front parking lot, very easy to use, and has good docking. Based on the time of day, it can be a mess getting in and out of the ramp due to tour buses and people for the airboat tours. Located rear of the main building in a field, in the parking lot for your truck and the trailer. Again an attempt to get anglers not to use this location.
More on Holiday Park Boat Ramp
The fishing in this area, especially when water levels are lower, is fantastic and worth fighting with the airboat operation. But the poor access and rude airboat drivers will make your trip, not the most satisfying experience. We highly recommend callingΒ FWC by clicking hereΒ if your experience is less than pleasant due to the airboat operation.
Enjoy the area without limits; under regular hours, this location is open 24 hours a day so you can enjoy incredible Everglades fishing. The Everglades is a family fun trip, a day of fishing in the Everglades at Broward County Holiday Park is a unique way to enjoy the wonders of the outdoors β quiet, calm, peaceful, and relaxing. The beauty is fantastic, and youβre sure to encounter a few wildlife surprises during your adventure.
Current Everglades Fishing Articles
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Area Things to Do
Looking for well-deserved things to do? Ft Lauderdale’s 23-mile span of sandy beaches awaits you. Hotels, restaurants, shopping destinations, and attractions are open for business. Enjoy a splash of fun with us; we have put enhanced safety and health protocols in place so you can relax and set the hook while enjoying a change of scenery.Β No matter where you are staying, by theΒ Hard Rock Casino orΒ Ft Lauderdale Beaches, there are many great things to do in Lauderdale.
When it comes to water activitiesΒ in Fort Lauderdale, you can’t visit without getting in the water.Β Sea Experience Scuba Diving is offering a two-for-one PADI scuba diving class thatβll have you out on the coral reefs the same day. If youβre not quite ready forΒ scuba, try the snorkeling tours that leave from various beach locations and include gear, pictures from the tour, a dive map, and a fish ID card.
And donβt forget the most quintessential summer water activity: fishing.Β Fishing HeadquartersΒ in Fort Lauderdale is offering two-for-one deals for regular adult tickets on a four-hour drift fishing trip on weekdays. For an even longer day out at sea,Β Sport Fishing Charter is offering 20% off fishing trips that last four, six, or eight hours. Also, no Florida fishing license is required on their charters.
If itβs gators youβre in search of, head west toΒ WestonΒ for an airboat ride atΒ Sawgrass Recreation ParkΒ to experience the Everglades. Or, to experience a little bit of everything,Β a tour through Fort Lauderdaleβs waterside mansions and yachts against the backdrop of music.
Everglades Holiday Park Map
Broward County Everglades Park
Broward County Holiday Park is a multi-user park; recreational users are air-boaters, anglers, birders, campers, equestrians, hikers, bikers,Β kayaks, canoeists, power boaters, picnickers, tourists, scouts, and photographers. Many such users are involved in organizations such as Florida Trail Riders, International Game Fish Association,Β Broward County Airboat, Halftrack, and Conservation Club.
To achieve the optimal public recreational experience at Holiday Park in the Everglades, Broward CountyΒ collects information related toΒ Broward County Holiday Park to develop an image of the optimal public recreation opportunities for the area. The vision must reflect the recreational needs of residents and visitors and recognize environmental and regulatory constraints. Keep the history and heritage and historical educational opportunities sustainable. A statement from Broward County when they took it over, as of the date, they have made it a money-making airboat ride for tourism with little to NO effort for the locals.
Holiday Park Everglades Fishing Calendar
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | π₯ Hot | π₯ Hot | π₯ Hot | π₯ Hot | π₯ Hot | π₯ Hot | ||||||
| Peacock Bass | π₯ Hot | π₯ Hot | π₯ Hot | π₯ Hot | π₯ Hot | |||||||
| Oscar fish | β Good | β Good | β Good | β Good | β Good | β Good | β Good | β Good | β Good | β Good | β Good | β Good |
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Oscar fish
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Oscar fish
Largemouth Bass
Oscar fish
Peacock Bass
Oscar fish
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Peacock Bass
Oscar fish
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Largemouth Bass
Oscar fish
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Oscar fish
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