Miami Airport Lakes peacock bass fishing
Guided peacock bass fishing: Miami Airport Lakes trips, minutes from Miami International Airport.
The Miami Airport Lakes are one of the best places in Florida to catch butterfly peacock bass, a hard-fighting fish brought to South Florida waters in the 1980s. Fish seawalls, fallen trees, canal bends and dead ends for peacock and largemouth bass, close to the airport. Trips book online with live dates.
Book your Miami Airport Lakes trip
Peacock bass trips launch on the lakes near Miami International Airport. Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.
Peacock bass trips From $375 · 4, 6 or 8 hours
4-hour peacock bass trip
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6-hour peacock bass trip
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8-hour peacock bass trip
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- Free cancellation up to 72 hours before
- Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather
Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm. Your guide confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.
What's included and what's not
- Professional local fishing guide
- Boat and fuel
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Artificial lures
- Life jackets
- Florida freshwater fishing license (required for most anglers 16 and older)
- Live bait (optional; ask your guide about the cost)
- Guide tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the lake
What to bring
Miami Airport Lakes
The Miami Airport Lakes are a group of lakes and canals next to Miami International Airport, and a top spot to catch a butterfly peacock bass. Your guide picks the water for the day: seawalls, fallen trees, canal bends and dead ends.
Fish you can catch on the Miami Airport Lakes
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Reviews from Miami Airport Lakes trips
5.024 reviews
My adult son and I booked Captain Hernandez for an 8-hour fishing trip at the Miami Airport Lakes, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! We wanted to target Peacock Bass, and Captain Hernandez put us right on the fish. We caught our dream fish, along with four other species!Captain…
Nate · August 2026 · Google
Capt Rick and Joe from Bass online are great people to work with! My buddies and I fished with Capt Rick for Peacock bass and it was a tough start but Capt Rick stayed on the hunt until he found fish. We caught Peacock bass, large mouth bass and a bonus Midas Cichlid at the Miami airport lakes. It…
Keith Lear · October 2025 · Google
Captain Bill was awesome
My brother and I went out for a 4hr bass fishing trip. Our captain, Bill, called the night before to let us know that the largemouth bite was a little slow and offered us a Peacock Bass trip instead. We agreed and had a BLAST!! Bill was super personalable and his stories made the trip fun and…
Drp1234life · April 2021
It was a great experience. Fishing was a little slow that day but still had a great time. Jeff is a great guide and great guy as well. If I had say anything negative about the trip it would be that what we were charged for live bait. We did a 6 hour trip and we were charged $70 for bait on top of…
Waymor Miles · October 2020 · Google
It was a great experience. Fishing was a little slow that day but still had a great time. Jeff is a great guide and great guy as well. If I had say anything negative about the trip it would be that what we were charged for live bait. We did a 6 hour trip and we were charged $70 for bait on top of…
Waymor · October 2020 · Google
Safe and fun!
This place has so much fun to fish, had food, drinks, got a tour of the area. The water ways was like a maze, and we caught fish at every stop along the way! We came during the Covid period, but it was safe and fun!
Amy Cipriano · October 2020
Jeff is an excellent guide. The bite was not on. He never stopped looking and we ended up with some great fish in the boat. He definitely knows what he is doing as a true professional.
Joe M · August 2020 · Google
Jeff is an excellent guide. The bite was not on. He never stopped looking and we ended up with some great fish in the boat.He definitely knows what he is doing as a true professional.
Joe M · August 2020 · Google
Peacock bass with Capt. Kirk Osborne
Spent the day with Capt Kirk Osborne today and had a great time. He got us on the Peacock bass all day and knows his stuff. My son loved it. Highly recommend Kirk!
Steve Roach · February 2020
Miami Airport Fishing Lakes
Captain Kirk Osbourn put me on the fish on two separate trips and taught me how to catch them. I scored a number of nice size Peacock Bass with a few over five pounds plus caught a few Cichlids and my first Goby. I will be back in January fishing with Captain Kirk!
lokijihjuug · December 2019 · TripAdvisor
Peacock Bass, Miami Lakes
We had a lot of fun on our trip. Capt. Jeff Brooks was great, allowing my daughter to goof off a bit between fish, explaining different baits to her and how they work, he just kept it interesting for a 9 year old. We caught a few Peacock and Large Mouth Bass. Not the best fishing day due to all the…
ebodden2019 · August 2019
Fishing with Capt Robert E Miley and Capt Jeff Brooks on Miami Airport Lakes
Robert and Jeff took us out on 5th Aug and 9th Aug. Good guys full of knowledge, experience and a determination to get you on the fish. And they delivered. I will definitely be coming back for more!
lcbrightonexile42 · August 2019 · TripAdvisor
Peacock bass fishing Miami Airport Lakes: what you can catch
Miami Airport Lakes fishing is all about butterfly peacock bass, which ambush bait around fallen trees, seawalls, canal intersections and sharp bends. Largemouth bass, oscars and other exotic fish round out the catch. Peacock bass are most active when the water is warm, so spring through fall is prime time.
What's biting by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Peacock bass slow down on cold fronts; warm afternoons fish best
- Largemouth bass active
Spring Mar–May
- Peacock bass guard beds along the banks
- Steady action as the water warms
Summer Jun–Aug
- Peacock bass at their best in warm water
- Go early, before the heat and afternoon storms
Fall Sep–Nov
- Peacock bass still active
- Largemouth feed up as the water cools
- Every angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. Buy it online before the trip.
- Black bass: 5 per person per day, and only 1 may be 16" or longer.
- Butterfly peacock bass have their own FWC limits; most are released. Your guide will explain the rules before the trip.
Source: FWC. Limits change; your guide has the current rules.
How do you book a Miami Airport Lakes peacock bass trip?
iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour guided peacock bass trips on the Miami Airport Lakes, near Miami International Airport, with live dates online. The guide provides the boat, fuel, rods, reels and lures. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license.
Miami Airport Lakes fishing guide
The Miami Airport Lakes sit next to Miami International Airport. Butterfly peacock bass were brought to South Florida in the 1980s to help control other exotic fish, and the lakes are now a top spot to catch one.
Where you'll fish
The Airport Lakes are a group of lakes and canals near the airport. Your guide picks the water for the day and confirms the meeting spot before the trip.
How the trips work
Trips run from a bass boat. Your guide provides rods, reels and artificial lures; live bait is often the most effective way to catch peacock bass and is optional at extra cost. Topwater lures and jerkbaits work well too. Most fish are photographed and released.
Best time to go
Peacock bass like warm water, so spring through fall is prime time. In winter, warm afternoons between cold fronts fish best. In summer, go early before the heat and afternoon storms.
Flying in or out of MIA?
The lakes are close to the airport, so a 4-hour trip can fit before or after a flight. Leave time for traffic and check-in.
Questions about Miami Airport Lakes trips
How much does a Miami Airport Lakes peacock bass trip cost?
Trips start at $375 for 4 hours. The live calendar shows the price for each trip length and date.
What is included?
Your guide, the bass boat and fuel, rods, reels and tackle, artificial lures and life jackets. The Florida freshwater license, live bait and the guide's tip are not included.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Freshwater guides don't carry a license that covers guests, so each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. You can buy one online before the trip.
How many people can come?
Bass boats usually take 2 to 3 anglers. Choose your number of guests in the calendar.
Which trip length should I book?
A 4-hour trip is a good first trip and fits families. Book 6 or 8 hours for more time on the water and more water covered.
Where do we meet?
Your guide confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip. Trips fish the lakes near Miami International Airport.
What should I bring?
Your fishing license, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a light rain jacket, water and snacks, and a phone or camera in a dry bag.
What if the weather is bad?
If the guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. Peacock bass hit hard, and a 4-hour trip is a good fit for families.
Can I keep my fish?
Most guides release bass and peacock bass after photos. You may keep fish within FWC limits; ask your guide before the trip.
When is the best time to catch peacock bass in Florida?
Peacock bass like warm water, so spring through fall is prime time. In winter, fish warm afternoons between cold fronts.
Nearby lakes and canals
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