| While many people go to Florida to fish the | | | | shiners, and you should see phenomenal |
| Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, or the open | | | | results. |
| waters of the Atlantic Ocean for big | | | | |
| saltwater catches, Florida bass fishing is a | | | | Lake Tohopekaliga is a great place for |
| popular inland sport. Florida is full of | | | | Florida bass fishing during early spring when |
| lake resources that are literally packed to | | | | it is spawning season. The shallows inshore |
| the gill (pun intended) with bass. Where in | | | | are full of native vegetation, including |
| Florida can you go to find the best | | | | topped out hydrilla, which makes for a great |
| opportunity for fishing for bass in Florida? | | | | spawning habitat. Try flipping plastic baits |
| Here are some of the best lakes you can visit | | | | along grass edges and bulrush. Chugging |
| in the state. | | | | baits can be productive as well. Another |
| | | | fine lake with such opportunities is the |
| Florida bass fishing at Lake George can be a | | | | Rodman Reservoir, created in 1968 and |
| fabulous time. As one of many natural lakes | | | | covering 9,500 acres. It is known for its |
| on the St. John's River, it is full of | | | | population of largemouth bass, especially for |
| vegetation that is inviting cover for bass. | | | | large, trophy sized specimen. |
| Wading in with plastic worms into the | | | | |
| eelgrass and fishing on the surface is sure | | | | If you are in the area, try Florida bass |
| to make for a productive day. You may want | | | | fishing in Lake Kissimmee, the largest of |
| to try some other top water artificial lures, | | | | five main bodies of water on the Kissimmee |
| as well. Live shiners are perfect for | | | | River in central Florida. High quality |
| catching trophy sized bass, especially during | | | | fishing of all kinds takes place here, with |
| spawning season in the spring. | | | | tournaments producing bass like crazy, with |
| | | | 18-20 pounds coming in as winning numbers. |
| The Stick Marsh Reservoir is also a fertile | | | | Offshore fishing in the area is also popular, |
| habitat that provides excellent Florida bass | | | | using shad-imitation jigs, jerkbaits, and |
| fishing. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits, soft | | | | topwater bait. Work around the coontail, |
| jerbaits, and topwater propeller baits can | | | | eelgrass beds, ledges, and humps for the best |
| provide a good chance of catching large bass, | | | | catch. These same tactics can be used to |
| especially around the woody stumps and | | | | produce satisfying results at Lake Tarpon, |
| submerged canals and hydrilla. For trophy | | | | though fishing with wild shiners and live |
| fish at this lake, try working wild gold | | | | shad can also do the trick here. |