Night bowfishing
Clown knife fish
Chitala ornataThe signature South Florida exotic, known for silver sides and dark round marks.
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South Florida's premier bowfishing adventure.
Nighttime bowfishing from Boca Raton outward, with custom boat lights, shallow-water action, exotic species, and all bowfishing equipment included.
Nighttime only
Shallow water, lights on, aim low.
Bowfishing trips are run at night in shallow water, usually under 5 feet. Bows, arrows, equipment, boat lights, life vests, safety gear, and water are included.
- Guests generally must be 12 years old or older.
- Younger guests may be considered with prior archery experience.
- Fish cleaning and disposal are available if guests keep fish.
- Bring your own cooler if you want to keep fish.
- Gigging may be available for guests who cannot pull a bow.
Bowfishing rates
- 4-hour bowfishing trip: $800 up to 4 guests
- 6-hour bowfishing trip: $1,000 up to 4 guests
- Additional guest: $150
- Maximum: 5 guests
- Custom extended trips available by request
Featured exotics
Know what you are looking for before the lights hit the water.
South Florida gives guests a shot at fish most people have only seen in aquariums, videos, or overseas. These are the primary target species Native Roots builds trips around.
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Night bowfishing / exotic fishing
Bullseye snakehead
Channa maruliusA hard-fighting canal predator and one of the top South Florida exotic targets.
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Exotic target
Redtail catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterusA rare trophy-class exotic with a broad head and bright red-orange tail.
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Pleco
Hypostomus plecostomusArmored bottom-dwellers often spotted under lights in shallow canal water.
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Blue tilapia
Oreochromis aureusA common South Florida target that shows up in good numbers on productive nights.
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Night bowfishing / exotic fishing
Mayan cichlid
Mayaheros urophthalmusA colorful invasive cichlid that makes the species mix more visual and varied.
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Exotic target
Jaguar cichlid
Parachromis managuensisA patterned cichlid with a strong predator profile and a distinct look.
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Exotic target
Oscar
Astronotus ocellatusA recognizable aquarium escapee species now found in South Florida canals.
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Night bowfishing
Florida gar
Lepisosteus platyrhincusLong, prehistoric-looking fish that stand out clearly under the boat lights.
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Daytime rod-and-reel
Peacock bass
Cichla ocellarisA bright, aggressive South Florida bass target with the hard strikes anglers remember.
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Daytime rod-and-reel
Largemouth bass
Micropterus salmoidesThe daytime bass option for guests who want a traditional South Florida fishing trip.
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Deposit, weather, and arrival expectations.
Deposit
A $150 deposit holds the date.
Cancellation
Cancellations are accepted up to 3 days before the trip.
Weather
If Native Roots cancels or reschedules for weather, the deposit can be refunded or moved to the next trip.
No-show
No-shows are responsible for the trip in full.
Arrival
Guests should arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled trip time.
License
Guests currently need a Florida fishing license. Apply through Go Outdoors Florida.
Book your reservation
Tell us when you want to get on the water.
Use the pre-booking page to pick a preferred day and time, call Captain Andrew Beekman or Captain Glen Dusablon, or send trip details directly. Native Roots confirms availability before the reservation is locked in.