Largemouth bass are found in almost every body of freshwater
in Florida. With more than 7,500 lakes available, anglers
sometimes face a tough decision about where to fish. The
following list of Top Bass Fishing Areas aims to help anglers
find a quality place to catch either good numbers of bass or to
catch a trophy bass. For more information on Florida’s
freshwater fishing opportunities and fishing forecasts, visit
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC’s)
Web site at
Fishing Sites/Forecasts and for basic fishing tips click
here. (NOTE: The links to the lakes and rivers below will
take you to their current forecast).
FWC fisheries biologists
selected these Florida lakes and rivers (in no specific order)
as top black bass fishing destinations for 2005. See the
Department of Health’s Florida Fish
Consumption Advisories for important information about
eating fish.
Lake George is one of the
premier largemouth bass fishing lakes in central Florida. It is
the second largest lake in the state (46,000 acres), and is 18
miles northwest of Deland and 29 miles east of Ocala.
Lake George is one of the many natural lakes on the St. John’s
River. It has extensive vegetation that provides excellent
habitat for bass. Wade fishing in eelgrass with plastic worms
fished on the surface, and other top water artificial lures, is
productive. Fishing with live shiners is an excellent method for
catching trophy bass during the spring spawning season.
Hot spots on the lake include Juniper, Salt and Silver Glen
spring runs on the western shoreline. In winter and early
spring, look for bass to congregate at the jetties on the south
end of the lake. Casting deep-diving crankbaits near old dock
structures along the northeast shore and off Drayton Island can
also be productive.
There are many fish camps on the St. Johns River just north and
south of Lake George; however, the only one located on the lake
itself is Pine Island Fish Camp. There is one public boat ramp
with limited parking on the south end of the lake off Blue Creek
Lodge Road, located north of S.R. highway 40. A fishing pier is
also located along the east side of the lake at the end of Nine
Mile Point Road.
Consumption Advisory:
Relatively low levels of mercury in largemouth bass have been
found to occur in the St. Johns River from the SR 415 bridge
near Enterprise south, including Lake George. Women who are
pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children
should follow Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and eat no
more than 6 oz. of cooked bass in a month’s time. All others are
advised to limit consumption of largemouth bass to four 6 oz.
meals per month (or one per week).
Created
in 1987, the Stick Marsh/Farm 13 Reservoir is synonymous with
trophy bass fishing. This 6,500-acre reservoir near Fellsmere,
west of Vero Beach, became one of the hottest bass lakes in the
country during the past decade. FWC biologists predict a
continuation of excellent largemouth bass fishing in upcoming
years. Electrofishing samples continue to indicate good
reproduction and growth of bass in the reservoir.
Anglers can locate bass throughout the reservoir among a variety
of habitats including woody stump fields, submerged canals and
hydrilla. Summer 2004 hurricanes drastically reduced levels of
hydrilla throughout the reservoir, however, which can affect
where bass are located. Anglers should keep this in mind when
trying to pattern fish. Plastic worms, spinnerbaits, crankbaits,
soft jerkbaits, and topwater propeller baits are effective. Wild
golden shiners are the top choice for anglers looking to catch a
trophy fish.
The recreational harvest
regulation for largemouth bass anglers is catch-and-release.
There is a two-lane
boat ramp, paved parking lot, picnic pavilions and rest
rooms. No gasoline, food, ice or other facilities are available
on site. This area is part of the St. Johns Blue Cypress
Management Unit, see
here for a recreational map of that unit.
Located adjacent to the City of Kissimmee in central
Florida, the 18,810-acre West Lake Tohopekaliga has long boasted
a reputation among both recreational and tournament anglers of
producing excellent fishing and trophy largemouth bass. The lake
received national attention during year 2001 when professional
angler Dean Rojas broke the all-time B.A.S.S. tournament record
for total weight with a catch of 108 pounds of bass. 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.
Two-and-one-quarter tons of bass were weighed in during this
fishing tournament.
An extreme drawdown and habitat enhancement project was
conducted on the lake during spring 2004 to enhance critical
shoreline habitat for fish and wildlife utilization. In all,
8.4 million yards of organic material, and associated vegetation
that was too thick to provide good fisheries habitat, was
removed from 3,506 acres of lake bottom. Subsequently, rainfall
from the rash of hurricanes during 2004 quickly re-filled the
lake to normal levels.
Most anglers targeting trophy bass use live golden shiners
during early spring. Shiners are fished inshore near native
vegetation or topped-out hydrilla . Plastic baits (worms,
crawfish and lizards) flipped along grass edges, hydrilla, and
bulrush will also catch quality-sized bass. Spinnerbaits, soft
jerkbaits and chugging baits can also be very productive at
times. Both Texas-rigged and Carolina-rigged plastic worms, and
rattling crankbaits, top the list of favorite lures during
warmer months of the year.
North Steer Beach, Brown’s Point and Goblet’s Cove are
popular fishing spots on the lake. Fishing in Shingle Creek and
St. Cloud Canal can be outstanding when flow is present through
these tributaries. Eight, man-made fish attractors hold good
concentrations of fish in deeper areas of the lake during the
summer.
Two fish camps, one marina, one
county park and four public boat ramps are available to
anglers. On the north end of the lake, two fishing piers and
numerous access points exist for bank fisherman.
Consumption Advisory:
Relatively low levels of mercury in largemouth bass have been
found to occur
in
Lake Tohopekaliga. Women who are pregnant or may become
pregnant, nursing mothers, and children should follow DOH
guidelines and eat no more than 6 oz .of cooked bass in a
month’s time. All others are advised to limit consumption of
largemouth bass to four 6 oz. meals per month (or one per week).
LAKE KISSIMMEE
Covering
approximately 35,000 acres, Lake Kissimmee is the largest of
five main water bodies on the famous Kissimmee River in central
Florida. Lake Kissimmee is nationally renowned for producing
high quality fishing. The lake underwent restoration activities
in 1996, when nearly 24 miles of shoreline were enhanced through
removal of accumulated organic sediment and associated
vegetation that was too thick to provide good fisheries
habitat. As a result, more beneficial native grasses became
established in firm, sandy enhanced areas, which provided
spawning and nursery habitat for fish. Although fishing success
slowed following the enhancement project, anglers are once again
enjoying good catch rates of largemouth bass. Tournament
anglers on Lake Kissimmee are posting winning weights of 18 to
20 pounds of bass. Results of an angler survey indicated that
bass anglers had an excellent catch rate of 0.54 fish/hour
during spring 2004.
Strong
winds associated with hurricane activity during fall 2004
cleared vegetation from some areas of the lake, which allowed
anglers to fish these areas that had been inaccessible prior to
the storms. Some areas of Lake Kissimmee that were impacted by
the winds include the shoreline between C-37 canal and the Pig
Trail, Lemon Point and Grassy Island.
Expansive
stands of native aquatic grasses at Philadelphia Point, North
Cove and Brahma Island provide anglers with cover to flip
plastic baits or slow-troll golden shiners for spawning bass
during the winter and spring. Rattling crankbaits, soft
jerkbaits and Texas- or Carolina-rigged plastic worms fished in
open-water or along edges of vegetation are productive during
summer and fall. Fly fishermen have good success wade fishing
along the miles of shoreline on Lake Kissimmee.
Five fish
camps, one state park and three public boat ramps are available
to anglers.
For more information about the
Kissimmee Chain of Lakes visit
www.floridakiss.com
Consumption
Advisory: Relatively low levels of mercury in largemouth bass
have been found to occur in Lake Kissimmee. Women who are
pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children
should follow DOH guidelines and eat no more than 6 oz. of
cooked bass in a month’s time. All others are advised to limit
consumption of largemouth bass to four 6 oz. meals per month (or
1 per week).
RODMAN RESERVOIR
Rodman Reservoir, east of Gainesville and
south of Palatka, covers 9,500 acres of prime largemouth bass
habitat. Since its creation in 1968, Rodman Reservoir has been
known for trophy largemouth bass.
Much of the fishery’s success is
attributed to abundant habitat in the form of stumps and
submersed aquatic vegetation, and periodic drawdowns that occur
every three years. Although drawdowns on Rodman are used
primarily to control invasive aquatic vegetation, biologists
have demonstrated a relationship between strong largemouth bass
year classes and reservoir drawdowns. Beginning in November
2004, the reservoir will be lowered seven feet from normal pool
levels, and will be refilled to normal water levels by April
2005.
During this time period,
largemouth bass anglers can expect to experience excellent
fishing. Fish can be caught using a variety of baits around
river channel bends, from Kenwood to Cypress Bayou, as well as
areas in the main pool. The best technique to catch trophy bass
is to use wild shiners. Plastic worms, soft jerkbaits and
crankbaits should also be productive.
During the drawdown,
temporary boat ramps will be located at Kenwood landing and
Orange Springs, off SR 315, where anglers can launch into the
barge canal. Upstream, anglers may also access the reservoir at
Eureka off SR 316 to avoid the crowds. Anglers should be aware
of the mandatory catch-and-release rule for all largemouth bass
caught from December 1, 2004 through April 1, 2005.
Consumption Advisory: Very low levels of mercury in largemouth
bass have been found to occur in
Rodman Reservoir. Women who are
pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children
should follow DOH guidelines and eat no more than 6 oz. of
cooked bass in a month’s time. All others are advised to limit
consumption of largemouth bass to eight 6 oz. meals per month
(or 2 per Week).
Lake Tarpon is a 2,500-acre lake
near Tampa/St. Petersburg in Pinellas County. This lake has
consistently produced high quality largemouth bass fishing for
years. Most fish range from 12 to 16 inches long; however,
quality and trophy fish are also present in good numbers.
Biologists have observed anglers catching upwards of 20 fish,
including an occasional 10-pounder.
Anglers are most successful flipping or pitching plastic worms
along canal and bulrush edges. Offshore bass fishing is
productive for anglers who fish around ledges, humps, coontail,
and eelgrass beds. Popular lures offshore include shad-imitating
jigs, crankbaits, jerkbaits and topwater baits. Fishing with
wild shiners and live shad is also effective.
There are two public boat ramps within county parks. Anderson
Park boat ramp is on the west shore, off U.S. 19. Chestnut Park
boat ramp is on the east side of the lake, off C.R. 611. Some
bank access is available in both parks. Boardwalks and piers
serve as excellent fishing locations.
Consumption
Advisory: Very low levels of mercury in largemouth bass have
been found to occur in Lake Tarpon. Women who are pregnant or
may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children should follow
DOH guidelines and eat no more than 6 oz. of cooked bass in a
month’s time. All others are advised to limit consumption of
largemouth bass to eight 6 oz. meals per month (or 2 per Week).
Lake
Weohyakapka, commonly known as Lake Walk–in-Water, is a
7,500-acre water body. The lake is located south of Orlando and
east of Lake Wales, and it is just south of S.R. 60. Lake
Walk-in-Water has a national reputation as an outstanding spot
to catch largemouth bass. Anglers frequently catch up to 25 bass
a day with several ranging from four
to eight pounds. The lake also produces many trophy bass
exceeding 10 pounds each year. A 15- to 24-inch slot limit
regulation and a three-bass daily bag limit are in place to help
maintain quality bass fishing. Anglers may keep three bass per
day, either under or over the protected slot range, of which
only one bass greater than or equal to 24 inches is allowed.
Typically, the best technique to catch trophy bass is to drift
live wild shiners over hydrilla weed beds in the northern half
of the lake. Soft jerkbaits, lipless rattling crankbaits, and
plastic worms also produce bass in areas of offshore hydrilla.
Angling techniques may have to be altered during 2005 because
the 2004 hurricanes temporarily cleared most of the hydrilla
from the lake.
Pitching
live wild shiners and flipping soft plastic baits in the bulrush
(“buggy whips” or “round rush”) and cattails in the northern and
eastern areas of the lake should be successful through spring
2005. Spinnerbaits should also produce bass in the bulrush and
cattail stands. Bass were concentrated in these areas during
fall 2004 electrofishing surveys. Remaining hydrilla beds in
the cove south of the boat landing will hold good numbers of
fish as well.
Topwater
lures are also productive, particularly chuggers or the
walk-the-dog types of baits. Although topwater baits catch fish
throughout the year, summer months offer the best action when
schools of bass roam deep-water areas. Bass should become less
concentrated on the shoreline as off shore hydrilla beds grow
back through the summer.
A public
ramp is located on Boat Landing Road, which runs east off of
Walk-in-the-Water Road; just a few miles south of S.R. highway
60. There is little access for bank fishing on the lake.
Consumption Advisory: Relatively low levels of mercury in
largemouth bass have been found to occur in Lake Walk-In-Water.
Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers,
and children should follow DOH guidelines and eat no more than 6
oz. of cooked bass in a month’s time. All others are advised to
limit consumption of largemouth bass to four 6 oz. meals per
month (or 1 per week).
Largemouth bass anglers who fish
the Kissimmee Chain of lakes to the north and Lake Okeechobee to
the south often overlook 28,000-acre Lake Istokpoga. Situated in
Highlands County between U.S. 27 and U.S. 98 south of Sebring,
Istokpoga is the fifth largest natural lake in Florida and has
an average depth of only six feet. During angler surveys
conducted from October 2003 throughout May 2004, anglers caught
124,993 bass, of which almost 55,000 were 2 pounds or heavier,
and 1,448 bass were over 8 pounds.
Although bass fishing is excellent throughout the year, April
and October are the best months for anglers looking for cooler
weather and lots of bass. From January through April, bass can
be found spawning in bulrush, cattail, and other vegetation over
sandy lake bottom in areas that were enhanced during the 2001
drawdown. Spawning bass can also be found around the lake’s two
islands (Big Island and Bumblebee Island). Flipping soft
plastics (dark colors such as “red shad” and “junebug” work
best) in bulrush patches and in pockets of submerged vegetation
can be productive during this time of year.
In spring and summer, topwater
lures and jerkbaits worked over the top of hydrilla and pondweed
in the south half of the lake are often successful. Weedless
spoons tipped with grub tails and spinnerbaits fished over
pondweed south of Bumblebee Island are deadly on bass during
early morning. Rattling lures (silver, gold, and “Tennessee
shad” are excellent colors) can also be effective during summer
and fall as baitfish school in open water areas along the north
end of the lake. A live shiner fished a few feet under a
popping cork is the most reliable bait for catching trophy bass.
Lake Istokpoga has a 15- to 24-inch protected (no-harvest) slot
limit for bass with a three fish daily bag limit, of which only
one bass may be 24 inches or longer. All residents between 16
and 65 years of age and all non-residents are required to have a
fishing license.
Several fish camps and four
public boat ramps provide access to the lake. For more
information about lodging and other amenities around Lake
Istokpoga, contact the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce at
(863) 385-8448.
Consumption
Advisory: Relatively low levels of mercury in largemouth bass
have been found to occur in Lake Istokpoga. Women who are
pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children
should follow DOH guidelines and eat no more than 6 oz. of
cooked bass in a month’s time. All others are advised to limit
consumption of largemouth bass to four 6 oz. meals per month (or
1 per week).
DEER POINT LAKE
Deer Point Lake is a popular
largemouth bass fishing destination in Florida’s panhandle area
near Panama City.
Although largemouth bass fishing
typically slows down during the winter months in Deer Point
Lake, it picks up again in mid-February and March, and becomes
red hot in April and May. Through mid-February 2005, a drawdown
of the lake will move largemouth bass out from shoreline
habitats, aggregating them into deeper water. This is an
excellent time for some wintertime largemouth bass action.
Catches of 20 bass during a morning fishing trip can be common
during the drawdown.
One-thousand largemouth bass weighing up to 11.7 pounds were
collected and tagged in Deer Point Lake in February 2003 and
2004. The largest reported trophy largemouth bass caught by an
angler in 2003 weighed 12.2 pounds and 10.2 pounds in 2004. If
you catch a tagged bass in Deer Point Lake this spring, you are
urged to contact the FWC Regional Office on Deer Point Lake by
calling the telephone number on the tag (850) 265-3676. Also, if
you catch a tagged bass and wish to release the fish, please
clip the tag as close to the fish’s skin as possible. Do not
attempt to pull the tag out. Remember to please clip, keep and
return the tag. Prizes will be awarded for all returned tags.
Anglers unfamiliar with Deer Point Lake should try fishing for
largemouth bass in the old creek channels of Bear, Cedar, and
Econfina creeks with plastic worms, diving crankbaits or
rattletraps. Bayou George and the flats area at the confluence
of Bayou George and Deer Point Lake are also popular largemouth
spots. Also, try targeting docks and boathouses along the creek
channels and at the mouth of Bayou George. Anglers should
exercise extreme caution during boat operation due to the
tremendous amount of flooded cypress stumps and snags found in
the lake.
This 5,000-acre impoundment is
located 7 miles north of Panama City off US 231 and SR 77 at
Southport. Deer Point Lake is fed by natural freshwater streams
and supplies more than 760 million gallons of fresh water daily
to Panama City and the surrounding areas. The lake can be
accessed by taking US 231 north to Panama City (6 miles) to
C2321 west (1.5 miles) and turn right on C2311 for (3.5 miles):
the ramp is on the left. There are two fish camps located on the
Lake:
Cherokee Landing (on County Road 2301 at the bridge crossing)
10035 County Road
Youngstown, FL 32466 (850) 722-4902
Tharp’s Camp (off Resota Beach Road) 4405 Huckleberry Lane
Panama City, FL 32409 (850) 265-2330
Consumption Advisory: Elevated mercury levels have been found
to occur in largemouth bas in Deerpoint Lake. Women who are
pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children
should follow DOH guidelines and not consume any bass
from Deerpoint lake. All others are advised to limit
consumption of largemouth bass to one 6 oz. meal per month (or 1
per month).
SUWANEE RIVER
The Suwannee River is a pristine, black water stream flowing 213
miles in Florida from the swamp-like region at the Georgia
border to salt-marsh tidal creeks at the Gulf of Mexico. In
between are rocky bluffs and shoal areas in the upper reaches
and floodplain cypress tree-hardwood swamp borders, lined with
water lilies, in the middle sections. The Santa Fe River is a
significant tributary and has abundant spring flow influence,
making the water clearer, yet more productive for submerged
vegetation and fish food organisms.
Although the Suwannee River is not known for trophy largemouth
bass, good catch rates can be expected, and quality-sized bass
are frequently caught by anglers. The smaller but feisty
Suwannee bass species also occurs throughout much of the river
system, and fish large enough to qualify for FWC’s “Big Catch”
Suwannee bass certificates (minimum: 16 inches or 2 pounds) can
be caught by anglers in the Santa Fe.
Crawfish are the main food item for bass in the whole river
system, so anglers should fish accordingly. Plastic worms,
lizards, and crawfish; jigs with orange skirts and pork rinds;
and metallic crankbaits are all standard lures that catch fish
in the river. While the scenery may change every 20 or 30 miles,
the key to catching bass is the same. Deep structure, or shallow
structure that has deep water nearby, is what anglers should
always look for. Suwannee bass, more common in Santa Fe River,
prefer current where water moves around cypress trees or in
mid-river at low water levels. Changing depths will change
location of current structure.
The lower Suwannee River moves more slowly and bass utilize
shoreline cover of fallen trees and cypress trees on outer
bends. Plastic baits, rigged weedless, can catch bass in the
pads of inside shallow banks. Live shiners can be fished into
brush piles from upstream by letting them float downstream.
Small bass will hit a fly or a small floater-diver fished along
the bank in the Suwannee.
The estuary is also productive. In the fall when shrimp are in
the river, fishing can be outstanding. Tidal creeks are a unique
fishing experience.
Boat ramps
are located along the entire river, but fish camps are few and
far between.
Consumption Advisory: Relatively low levels of mercury in
largemouth bass have been found to occur in the Suwannee River
drainage, including the Suwannee, Santa Fe, Withlachoochee, and
Alapaha Rivers. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant,
nursing mothers, and children should follow DOH guidelines and
eat no more than 6 oz. of cooked bass in a month’s time. All
others are advised to limit consumption of largemouth bass to
four 6 oz. meals per month (or 1 per week)
EVERGLADES WATER CONSERVATION
AREAS 2 AND 3
The
Everglades Water Conservation Areas (WCAs) are south Florida
marshlands intersected with over 200 miles of canals. WCA-2 has
210 square miles of marsh, and WCA-3 covers approximately 915
square miles of marsh. Originally designed for flood control and
water supply, the area provides some of the best largemouth bass
fishing in the country.
The best fishing usually occurs in the spring when dropping
water levels concentrate fish in the canals. April is the peak
month with angler catch rates as high a 4.1 bass per hour in the
L-67A Canal. Last year, from December through May, anglers
enjoyed catching an average of 2.44 bass per hour, and 0.42 bass
14 inches or larger per hour, in L-35B and L-38E canals.
Most anglers fish in the canals rather than in the marsh.
Anglers work canal edges with plastic worms, soft jerkbaits, and
minnow imitations. Flipping the vegetation is also a popular
technique. During high water, anglers will often enter the marsh
areas where bass can be found in the open slough areas. The
L-67A Canal and Alligator Alley Canals have access trails off of
them that are specifically cut to provide boats access to
adjacent marsh areas.
Over 25 public boat ramps
provide access to the different segments of canals surrounding
and intersecting the WCAs. The L-67-A, L-35b, and Alligator
Alley (I-75) are three popular canals in the area for fishing.
The L-67A Canal has access at the north end at Holiday Park, off
U.S. 27, where camping and boat rentals are available. At the
south end, it can be accessed at the
S-333 water control structure
off Tamiami Trail (S.R. 41). The L-67C Canal may also be
accessed from a boat ramp and parking area adjacent to this
site. The L-35B Canal access is at Sawgrass Recreation Area,
off of U.S. 27, which has boat ramps and boat rentals. Ample
access to Alligator Alley Canal is available via a string of
recreation areas and boat ramps along I-75.
A special bass fishing regulation is in affect in south Florida,
including the Everglades Conservation Areas, where only one bass
of the five-bass daily bag limit may be 14 inches or longer.
This gives anglers the opportunity to harvest smaller bass, but
still prevents over-harvest of fish over 14 inches in total
length.
Consumption
advisory: Mercury health advisories correspond to current length
limits established for largemouth bass caught in the Water
Conservation Areas with recommendations made based on bass
length. For largemouth bass less than 14 inches, women who are
pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children
should follow DOH guidelines and eat no more than 6 oz. of
cooked bass in a month’s time. All others are advised to limit
consumption of largemouth bass to four 6 oz. meals per month (or
1 per week). No one should consume largemouth bass exceeding 14
inches in length.
Special
recommendations have been made for waters immediately adjacent
to Alligator Alley (Interstate-75), which runs through Water
Conservation Area 3. In the borrow canals immediately north and
south of Alligator Alley, women who are pregnant or may become
pregnant, nursing mothers, and children should follow DOH
guidelines and consume no largemouth bass. All others should
limit consumption of bass less than 14 inches to one 6 oz. meal
of cooked bass in a month’s time. No largemouth bass
exceeding14 inches in length should be consumed. FWC is
monitoring largemouth bass from the canals near Alligator Alley
and the rest of Water Conservation Areas 2 and 3 to determine
why concentrations were elevated in waters along Alligator
Alley.
CRESCENT
LAKE
This 15,725-acre lake borders the east
side of Crescent City on the Putnam/Flagler county line.
Crescent Lake flows into the St. Johns River via Dunns Creek on
its north end. Past electrofishing samples for largemouth bass
revealed one of the highest catch rates recorded for areas on
the St. John’s River. Largemouth bass up to 20 inches long were
well represented in the sample and good numbers of larger fish
(8 [pounds or larger) were collected.
Fall/early winter fishing tends to be best near deep-water
structures such as dock pilings. Preferred artificial baits
include plastic worms, spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Live golden
shiners are always a popular bait.
Several fish camps provide access to the lake on the western and
southern shorelines. A public boat ramp is located near downtown
Crescent City one block east of U. S. 17 and another is located
on the northeast shore off S.R. 20/100. Bank access is limited
to these facilities.
Consumption advisory: Very low levels of mercury in largemouth
bass have been found to occur in Crescent Lake. Women who are
pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children
should follow DOH guidelines and eat no more than 6 oz. of
cooked bass in a month’s time. All others are advised to limit
consumption of largemouth bass to eight 6 oz. meals per month
(or 2 per Week).
NOTE: For more
information about these lakes, contact the following FWC
biologists:
Lake George and Crescent Lake –
Jay Holder (386) 985-7880
Lakes Weohyakapka and Tarpon –
Tom Champeau (863) 648-3202
Farm 13/Stick Marsh Reservoir –
Bob Eisenhauer (407) 752-3115
Rodman Reservoir –
Eric Nagid (352) 392-9617
Lake Istokpoga –
Beacham Furse (863) 462-5190
West Lake Tohopekaliga and Lake Kissimmee –
Kevin McDaniel (407) 846-5300
Everglades Water Conservation Areas 2 and 3 –
Barron Moody (561) 625-5122
Deer Point Lake –
Chris Paxton (850) 265-3676
Suwannee River –
Dan Dorosheff (850) 265-3676
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