Lake Osborne, West Palm Beach FL

[BigNiner19]

Went fishing there today a little before noon...lots of Peacock bass getting caught...but the water is very murky and filled with weedlines. It was also packed with people on jet skis as well. I fished a few of the spots that pan out from the main part of the lake and had a little success...mostly using a 1/4" spinner with a white/green skirt. Gonna head back tomorrow and throw out some live shiners and see what happens...Ill try and get some pics of what gets caught.

Anyone else fishing around here? What all do you use to catch peacock bass?

Cory

[flbassman]

I've fished Osborne and Ida before. I also know of a canal loaded with peacocks, but I couldn't tell you the location. I could drive there, I'd know it if I saw it, and I know the general area, but not the names of the roads. It's in Boynton, possibly off 441, sorta near an einstein bros. bagel company. It's sort of near jog and federal highway, or possibly military trail. Sorry I can't help more.

[BigNiner19]

Originally Posted by flbassman

I've fished Osborne and Ida before. I also know of a canal loaded with peacocks, but I couldn't tell you the location. I could drive there, I'd know it if I saw it, and I know the general area, but not the names of the roads. It's in Boynton, possibly off 441, sorta near an einstein bros. bagel company. It's sort of near jog and federal highway, or possibly military trail. Sorry I can't help more.

I know where you speak of...what have you used as a lure to catch them with? I caught a few on 1/4" spinners...but Im sure there is a hardbait or crankbait that works even better...I've never fished Ida...how is it?

CC

[flbassman]

I use either a devils horse, a woodchopper, or a popper of some kind. RApala jointeds work good too. Ida is pretty great, but I've heard it's been heading downhill. I bet a baby oscar imitation would kill the peacocks.