Lake Toho (Lake Tohopekaliga)

Lake Toho is just minutes from Disney and Orlando and became world famous during 2001 when the all-time B.A.S.S. tournament record for total weight was eclipsed by professional angler Dean Rojas with a total catch of 108 pounds. During the four day competition, two 40-pound-plus limits, 21 bass over 10 pounds, and 251 five-fish limits were brought to the scales. While these professional tournament results are truly impressive, trophy bass are consistently caught from the lake on an annual basis by fishing guides and amateur anglers alike.

 Lake Toho has long been the jewel of the Bass Fishing community and a destination for trophy seekers. With plenty of cover, nutrient saturated water and perfect weather this is the best lake for bass to thrive and flourish to amazing sizes and numbers. Contact any of the bass fishing guides listed in the Orlando Fishing Guide Directory to reserve your next bass fishing adventure.

Lake Conway (Conway Chain of Lakes)

  Lake Conway, or the Conway Chain of lakes as the locals call it is actually four interconnected pools (east, west, middle and south) in the south Orlando area. The larger of only two public boat ramps is located off Hoffner Avenue, two blocks east of Orange Avenue (SR 527).

 Like the Butler Chain, public bank access is, for all practical purposes, non-existent. The chain has nearly 1,800 acres of clear water and hard sand bottom, with beds of peppergrass, eelgrass and hydrilla scattered offshore.

 Largemouth bass fishing is good in every season except summer when the bass often suspend and become difficult to catch. One of Conway’s “claims to fame” is its schooling bass during late fall and early winter. In fact, schooling activity often seems to be best during cold, post-front conditions that shut down many of the area’s shallow lakes.

 Schooling bass can be found by locating surface activity or by watching birds feeding in offshore areas (Try the buoy line in the east pool). Jigging spoons, topwater lures, soft jerkbaits and white spinnerbaits will all catch schooling bass; however, it is important to remain flexible, because what worked one day will often be ignored the next.

Lake Kissimmee (Kissimmee Chain of Lakes)

Lake Kissimmee is the largest lake in the south end of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and is very popular for  Trophy Largemouth Bass , Bluegill, Black Crappie and Shell Cracker. The main body of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Located south of Kissimmee about 20 miles by boat through locks and channels. Boat ramps are located at several locations along the lake shore.

 Expansive stands of native aquatic grass at Philadelphia Point, North Cove, Tiger Cove and Brahma Island provide anglers with cover to flip plastics baits, cast a crankbait or fish with large golden shiners for Hugh spawning Bass during the winter and Spring.

 Fly fishermen have good success fishing along the miles of shoreline on Lake Kissimmee. Lake Kissimmee is rich in wildlife, including Bald Eagles, White tail deer, Bobcats and Turkeys. This lake is surrounded by protected wetlands, a State wildlife area and is undeveloped and secluded and a part of old Florida you will truly enjoy.

Sebastian Inlet and River System

Sebastian Inlet is without a doubt one of the worlds finest fishing destinations. Sebastian Inlet is where America’s most diverse estuary ecosystems meet the Atlantic Ocean. Sebastian inlet is an example of natures tidal clockwork working in tandem with weather and seasons.

A veteran angler will experience a smorgasbord of fishing delight from spin casting to fly fishing for Snook, Giant Tarpon, Redfish, Gator Trout, Shark, Flounder.

Fishing Seasons

• January through March – Sailfish
• April through May – Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) are abundant
• June through December – Large Snook, Tarpon and Redfish

Not only is the Inlet a hot place to fish, there is also the Sebastian River that offers juvenile tarpon almost year around. No matter what you are after, this is a fishing heaven for anglers of all ages.

Mosquito Lagoon

Mosquito lagoon 60 miles east of Orlando on the Atlantic coast. Mosquito Lagoon is within the boundaries of Merritt Island National Wild Life Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore. Most of the Lagoon is 3 ft. or less. Weather is important to fishing success here. Cold fronts, winds Tide is not a factor.

This may be the best place in the entire state for redfish, because of the flats and miles of shoreline. Extensive seagrass grows in the shallows, perfect cover for Redfish, many catches are well in the excess of the current 27 to 32 inch slot limit maximum for redfish. Spotted sea trout are also abundant in the Lagoon.

Mosquito Lagoon holds 750,000 species of sea life in it’s Lagoon some 40 miles in length and 1 to 5 miles in width. Within an hour drive from Orlando and Kissimmee.

Indian River Lagoon System

The Indian River Lagoon System is located on Florida’s East Coast and stretches from north of Daytona Beach all the way down south of Jupiter Beach stretching over 156 miles. The Indian River Lagoon System includes Mosquito Lagoon and the Banana River and has five natural inlets allowing water flow, although this flow is now controlled. These inlets include;

• Ponce De Leon Inlet
• Sebastian Inlet
• Fort Pierce Inlet
• St Lucie Inlet
• Jupiter Inlet

The Indian River is the largest living estuary in North America and is home to over 4,000 different species including many endangered species. The Indian River Lagoon System including Mosquito Lagoon and the Banana River is world famous for fishing. Some of the biggest Redfish can be caught here along with Tarpon, Snook, Sea Trout and more.

Flats Fishing on the river is some of the most exciting fishing you will ever experience. Weather is a major factor on success. Located only one hour away from Orlando makes this a prime location for Fly Fishing or Flats Fishing in Central Florida.

Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral is located on Florida’s East Coast and is a favorite destination for fishermen heading out to deep sea fishing in the Atlantic Ocean. From Port Canaveral you can be catching Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi), Kings, Barracuda, Sailfish, tuna and more within minutes of leaving the dock.

Port Canaveral is only one hour from Orlando and is a great fishing destination. Many cruise lines port here. The Navy has a submarine base here, and Port Canaveral is one of the busiest sea ports in the United States.

Just to the North of Port Canaveral is Kennedy Space Center and the Canaveral National Seashore. If you go west of the port through the Barge Locks and Canal you can be fishing in the Indian River System. From Port Canaveral there are many fishing options from Deep Sea, Offshore and Near Shore fishing. Weather and the Tides are important and should be monitored. Flexibility is the key to fishing here.