Fishing in Florida where to go?

HuckFinn · 05-07-07, 01:54 PM

Hi Folks,
Can anyone tell me about the fishing in the Tampa area of Florida?
My family will be going to Tampa in August and I was wondering about places to fish.
Will be heading for Disney World so any fishing information about that area also would be greatly appreciated.
Fresh or Salt ?
Peacock Bass?
Thanks for your help

WTL · 05-07-07, 04:49 PM

No Peacock bass that far north. You have to go down to the Miami latitude to get into those.

But there is lots of great fishing, both saltwater and fresh in that area. I'm not qualified to talk too much about the saltwater opportunities, although I would suggest looking into snook fishing. But for freshwater, check out lake Tarpon - it is a well known lake in the tampa area. For the disney world area, check out lakes Toho, East Toho and Cypress.

HuckFinn · 05-07-07, 05:05 PM

Thanks WTL
I will reasearch those lakes

lizardsrule · 05-07-07, 07:15 PM

Any pond holds bass. If you are wanting to take a day fishing, then some of the lakes already mentioned can be decent, just understand they are BIG. I would look into finding a river that runs into the Gulf, I'll do a little research myself for ya. They can hold Bass, Redfish, and Snook. All of those fish IMO are a lot of fun to catch. Many Snook will be caught on fishing the same type of cover as you do for bass, ie docks, laydows, with cranks, flukes, jerkbaits seem to be the most popular for them. Also some Gulp shrimp on jiheads or DOA shrimp work really well for me for all species. Above all else watch out for the low water we have down here. We have litterally been in a drought for the last couple of years, and many spots are unaccessible and dangerous.

Lizards

fishfinder · 05-09-07, 12:15 AM

lake tarpon is a cool place to fish and they hold all sorts of tournys there all the time just be prepared for alot of people on the weekends lots of boaters gets busy. and salt water is never ending its all around us so find a boat slip or dock heck even bridge and fish on. wanna fish hit me up i fish with a couple of friends dam near all the time.

Christopherkeene9 · 05-09-07, 08:17 PM

Give me a holler when it gets closer and maybe I can show you the big saltwater pond

05-07-07, 01:54 PM	#1
HuckFinn BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ledgwood NJ Posts: 204	Fishing in Florida where to go? Hi Folks, Can anyone tell me about the fishing in the Tampa area of Florida? My family will be going to Tampa in August and I was wondering about places to fish. Will be heading for Disney World so any fishing information about that area also would be greatly appreciated. Fresh or Salt ? Peacock Bass? Thanks for your help __________________ Stay Safe Fish Often Huck New Jersey: Where the Weak are Killed and Eaten

05-07-07, 04:49 PM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	No Peacock bass that far north. You have to go down to the Miami latitude to get into those. But there is lots of great fishing, both saltwater and fresh in that area. I'm not qualified to talk too much about the saltwater opportunities, although I would suggest looking into snook fishing. But for freshwater, check out lake Tarpon - it is a well known lake in the tampa area. For the disney world area, check out lakes Toho, East Toho and Cypress. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

05-07-07, 05:05 PM	#3
HuckFinn BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ledgwood NJ Posts: 204	Thanks WTL I will reasearch those lakes __________________ Stay Safe Fish Often Huck New Jersey: Where the Weak are Killed and Eaten

05-07-07, 07:15 PM	#4
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Any pond holds bass. If you are wanting to take a day fishing, then some of the lakes already mentioned can be decent, just understand they are BIG. I would look into finding a river that runs into the Gulf, I'll do a little research myself for ya. They can hold Bass, Redfish, and Snook. All of those fish IMO are a lot of fun to catch. Many Snook will be caught on fishing the same type of cover as you do for bass, ie docks, laydows, with cranks, flukes, jerkbaits seem to be the most popular for them. Also some Gulp shrimp on jiheads or DOA shrimp work really well for me for all species. Above all else watch out for the low water we have down here. We have litterally been in a drought for the last couple of years, and many spots are unaccessible and dangerous. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

05-09-07, 12:15 AM	#5
fishfinder BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: florida, st petersburg Posts: 8	lake tarpon is a cool place to fish and they hold all sorts of tournys there all the time just be prepared for alot of people on the weekends lots of boaters gets busy. and salt water is never ending its all around us so find a boat slip or dock heck even bridge and fish on. wanna fish hit me up i fish with a couple of friends dam near all the time. __________________ Gone Fishing.

05-09-07, 08:17 PM	#6
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Give me a holler when it gets closer and maybe I can show you the big saltwater pond

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