Super User buzzed bait Posted July 29, 2015 Super User Posted July 29, 2015 I believe the wife and I are going to be staying on the beach in the Delray Beach, FL area in a couple weeks 8/7 - 8/10. I am wondering if there are any spots around that I could target some bass? Is there any fishing to be done in Lake Ida? It looks to be very close to the hotel we are staying at. Any help is greatly appreciated! Quote
zachb34 Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Lake Ida is a good lake to fish. There are plenty of bass and peas in there but I'm not sure how much bank access is there since I fish from a boat. 1 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted July 29, 2015 Author Super User Posted July 29, 2015 Lake Ida is a good lake to fish. There are plenty of bass and peas in there but I'm not sure how much bank access is there since I fish from a boat. yeah really wish i could bring the kayak, but i'm flying in there so that's a no-go.... any other ideas as far as some bank access options around that area? i'll be staying right on the beach in Delray, but could get a cab or something to drop me off anywhere i needed to go. Quote
bostonsox2904 Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 I was at Delray Beach last weekend and there were a ton of baitfish hitting the surface on the beach. Sure you could fish for bass, but why not bring a few jigs and fish the surf in the AM?? 1 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted July 29, 2015 Author Super User Posted July 29, 2015 I was at Delray Beach last weekend and there were a ton of baitfish hitting the surface on the beach. Sure you could fish for bass, but why not bring a few jigs and fish the surf in the AM?? i might even try this, but i am seriously saltwater illiterate. i mean don't know what in the h*ll i'm doing. thinking about buying me a cheap combo and trying it out though. BUT i would also love to get a florida lake/pond pig if i had the chance! Quote
zachb34 Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Along I95 there are canals and they all have bass and peacocks. I would invite you on my boat but my truck will still be in the shop at that time. Lake Ida has some parks on it along with lake Osborne which will give you some bank access. 1 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted July 30, 2015 Author Super User Posted July 30, 2015 thanks guys! Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 30, 2015 Super User Posted July 30, 2015 I live in Delray. Lake Ida has poor bank access, additionally this is summer and the bass bite is slow, there are peacocks to be had. It's true bait is showing up on the beaches now, that's the place to be this time of year. When the bait is running there isn't a lot of knowledge required, put a spoon on, bucktail, soft plastic on a jig head or top water. The peak times to fish the beach are sun up and sundown. Personally I would drive up to Boynton, it's only 5-6 miles, you can park for free, fish the jettys or the beach. Before 7 am you can park for free and fish at the Boynton city beach or a 2 blocks up at Hammock park, just north of Ocean dr, Gulfstream beach (free too) 1/2 mile south of Woolbright can be a very hot beach. Everything depends on the wind direction (ne is ideal), bluefish are fun, ladyfish are like catching small tarpon, barracuda, snook, even those little blue runners will surprise you. We pretty much have the bigger jacks already, the smaller ones come in this time of year, can be a hook up on every cast. If by chance you hook into a 20# jack, be like nothing you can imagine. 2 Quote
Gotfishyfingers? Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 check out Lake Osborne, it's connected to the same water system as Ida but a bit north. Look on google map, there are also plenty of other spots within that system you can fish. 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 31, 2015 Super User Posted July 31, 2015 Fishing from the bank I have done considerably better catching both bass and peas in the canals vs Lake Osborne and Lake Ida. This time of year I would fish freshwater only mid day looking for peacocks, they like this this hot weather and the bass activity isn't as strong. I would be devoting prime fishing time to saltwater, that's what's happening now. There is a thread going on about what is considered a good fish, 5# seems to satisfy many, 5# isn't too impressive in saltwater 1 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted July 31, 2015 Author Super User Posted July 31, 2015 Fishing from the bank I have done considerably better catching both bass and peas in the canals vs Lake Osborne and Lake Ida. This time of year I would fish freshwater only mid day looking for peacocks, they like this this hot weather and the bass activity isn't as strong. I would be devoting prime fishing time to saltwater, that's what's happening now. There is a thread going on about what is considered a good fish, 5# seems to satisfy many, 5# isn't too impressive in saltwater let's say i was going to purchase a cheap combo to fish in the salt (7'M Penn Rod with a 4000 size spinning reel). What baits would be best to throw? would you be fishing live or artificial? if artificial, would i have much luck on something like a 1oz bucktail jig or a 5" pencil popper? may have to try my luck on those peacocks as well and maybe in the meantime i can run into a nice largie.... thanks! Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 31, 2015 Super User Posted July 31, 2015 I'm always going to fish artificial, especially fishing the beach. I want to be mobile as I'm walking and casting looking for fish breaking on bait. Not unusually to run after them as they may be heading away from and not at you. If the blues and jacks are around I like a top water. Ladyfish I use spoons, they will destroy lures. Snook I like jerk shad (fluke) on a jig head, all around lure for anything is a spoon. I'd probably pick mh rod to use with bait, your sinker alone is going to be at least 1 oz plus the weight of the bait itself. For a short trip I would be overly concerned about specifics, if the fish are there those lures will work just fine. As long as you're here ya gotta try for peacocks they're fun, they give a decent fight. 1 Quote
bostonsox2904 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Let us know how it goes! Definitely gotta give peacocks a try like snook said, they're a blast. The way they make the water churn is something you don't forget. 1 Quote
dr topwater Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Hi Guys, I am new to the site and started reading some of your posts. Great stuff.. I am from New Jersey and am coming to Delray Beach the last week of February 2016. I am dying to get out and fish 1 of the days. After doing some research online I read about Lake Ida which is close to where I am at. Also, my dream was always to fish Lake Okochobbee which only seems like an hour away. I was wondering if anyone with a boat on this site was open to fishing one of the days with me while I'm down there. I'll be there from Thursday to Sunday. I would pay for the day, gas, lunch, etc etc.. If anyone might be interested in a fun fishing day with a Jersey guy please send me a message. The lakes by me I would assume are alot different than Florida lakes but I'm sure I can figure them out. Thanks everyone. John PS, Zach, I sent you a message. Thanks guys. Quote
MikeOGNR Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Hi Guys, I am new to the site and started reading some of your posts. Great stuff.. I am from New Jersey and am coming to Delray Beach the last week of February 2016. I am dying to get out and fish 1 of the days. After doing some research online I read about Lake Ida which is close to where I am at. Also, my dream was always to fish Lake Okochobbee which only seems like an hour away. I was wondering if anyone with a boat on this site was open to fishing one of the days with me while I'm down there. I'll be there from Thursday to Sunday. I would pay for the day, gas, lunch, etc etc.. If anyone might be interested in a fun fishing day with a Jersey guy please send me a message. The lakes by me I would assume are alot different than Florida lakes but I'm sure I can figure them out. Thanks everyone. John PS, Zach, I sent you a message. Thanks guys. I was in Florida around that time this year. Lake Osborne at john prince paid off real we'll when I was there I fished the canals mostly on lake Osborne from the banks and caught these 2 pigs Quote
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