Where To Go In Orlando 2024
Hersey617 reply :
So, I'm from the Boston area. I mainly fish Massachusetts waters. But I work for an airline so I fly for free, so I figured why not hit Florida. Back story aside, I'm heading down there next month for some fishing, large and small mouth. I'm looking for good ponds I can hit from shore and catch some decent fish.
Scott F reply :
I don't know much about fishing in Florida except that there aren't any smallmouth there.
Pz3 reply :
They exist but rather rare. This topics come up quite a bit. Depends on how willing you are to find a lake. Can't fish in/near the airport but there is to many to count in Orlando.
Lake Underhill and Lake Ivanhoe are good for shore fishing...
And all around the area you can find spots check out google maps to scout out locations
Hersey617 reply :
That's what I've been doing. But it's hard to tell on the map if it'll be good, and fairly easily accessible to fish from shore
Hersey617 reply :
I suppose I should have added I'll be staying for 2 days, not just flying in, fishing and flying home. I'm just not sure where I'm staying just yet
JellyMan reply :
You can catch bass in a drainage ditch in Orlando. Not kidding. Take your pick.
Jacob044 reply :
Lake Underhill, from the south east shore near the cat tails. BIG bass there.
Hersey617 reply :
What do you recommend throwing? Up here I usually throw jigs, but I've never fished anywhere south of cape cod lol
JellyMan reply :
http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/133668-florida-fishing/
redux reply :
On 3/22/2014 at 12:04 PM, JellyMan said:You can catch bass in a drainage ditch in Orlando. Not kidding. Take your pick.
+1
SFL BassHunter reply :
At Turkey Lake I had some success using Senko and a few other stick baits. The park is beautiful, relaxing and the lake has fish in it which is the most important part.
They also rent nice looking jon boats for like 35 bucks. With a motor and trolling motor. Their rentals arent every day though. Just Thursday - Sunday and you probably have to call to reserve ahead seeing as those 5 boats are the only ones they allow to fish the lake. Though you can always fish from the shore.
I would give you other advice if I had any, but it's the only place I know since I am not from there.
Hersey617 reply :
Thanks everyone :-) I'm going down there April 6-8, I'll be giving all of those places a shot I'm sure.
RoLo reply :
Well, you can dabble in Conway or Underhill but why bother
You've already traveled 1,500 miles from Boston to Orlando, why not travel 20 miles more
and fish West Toho, Tohopekaliga set and holds the B.A.S.S. all-time 1-day stringer record.
Roger
Pz3 reply :
I would agree with toho.
redux reply :
Won't he need a boat/guide for Toho? 
If you're happy with banks there are tons of options in Orlando.
Pz3 reply :
You can fish the shore on the north side of toho a little bit and a pier on the east side. I had a good size fish off that pier bump my lure before (probably near 10lbs). Also pretty sure I seen crappie in a feeding frenzy being taken out by bass around 12lb. Never seen top water hits like that anywhere before.
Jacob044 reply :
On 3/22/2014 at 9:38 PM, Hersey617 said:What do you recommend throwing? Up here I usually throw jigs, but I've never fished anywhere south of cape cod lol
We generally used culprit worms. Mostly green or June Bug.
Pz3 reply :
Pretty much anything you can imagine.
Glenn reply :
Been to Orlando several times - Toho is the answer. Get a guide and have a blast catching 5 pounders.
Shore fishing? One word - gators.
Hersey617 reply :
As of right now, my plan is to fish from the shore only. I haven't really taken the time to look up any guide service. I'm sure this trip will be one of many though. But I would like to catch a monster while I'm down there. Maybe I'll take a look at a few guides
Hersey617 reply :
Glenn, holy **** I never took that into consideration. That's not really on my list of dangers when fishing up here.
SFL BassHunter reply :
If you are coming down that far, then spend the extra cash on a guide on lake toho for sure. Or rent a boat. I tried fishing the north shore when I went up there and got skunked. I don't normally do guides but if I plan on taking a major trip to do fishing in another state, then I'll do a guide maybe the first day to learn the area and the fish then maybe rent a boat on the second day. If you plan on catching a monster then the guide is the best way to go. From shore you'll be very limited and can't go find the monsters, you would have to hope that a monster comes to you.
On 3/24/2014 at 11:55 AM, Glenn said:Been to Orlando several times - Toho is the answer. Get a guide and have a blast catching 5 pounders.
Shore fishing? One word - gators.
I wouldn't be to scared of the Gators. Just keep your eyes open, I am constantly looking around making sure they don't sneak up on me. I also don't make a b line to the shore without scoping it out first. I did that once in the glades and actually ended up spooking a baby gator into the water. Lucky for me it was a baby gator and not a full size man eating gator lol. Snakes are another danger down here in Florida. They like to hang out in the grass and can also be on trees, they are harder to spot than gators.
I wear tall rugged outdoor boots and thick tall socks when I go fishing along with jeans. Definitely wear pants and maybe even a long sleeve shirt (or bring repel with you). Lots of bugs, and mosquito in Florida.
Pz3 reply :
Snakes worry me more then gators.
The Commodore reply :
On 3/24/2014 at 3:20 PM, Hersey617 said:Glenn, holy **** I never took that into consideration. That's not really on my list of dangers when fishing up here.
Whenever you approach a shoreline, search for gators first. Slowly approach and they will move if they are there. If you hear hissing then slowly back away. TBH every gator I have seen has been scared of me. Even 8 ft+ ones. The only time gators approach me on the shoreline is when I'm reeling in a fish. They sometimes try to steal it from you.
Hersey617 reply :
On 3/24/2014 at 9:43 PM, Pit Boss Rick said:If you are coming down that far, then spend the extra cash on a guide on lake toho for sure. Or rent a boat. I tried fishing the north shore when I went up there and got skunked. I don't normally do guides but if I plan on taking a major trip to do fishing in another state, then I'll do a guide maybe the first day to learn the area and the fish then maybe rent a boat on the second day. If you plan on catching a monster then the guide is the best way to go. From shore you'll be very limited and can't go find the monsters, you would have to hope that a monster comes to you.
I wouldn't be to scared of the Gators. Just keep your eyes open, I am constantly looking around making sure they don't sneak up on me. I also don't make a b line to the shore without scoping it out first. I did that once in the glades and actually ended up spooking a baby gator into the water. Lucky for me it was a baby gator and not a full size man eating gator lol. Snakes are another danger down here in Florida. They like to hang out in the grass and can also be on trees, they are harder to spot than gators.
I wear tall rugged outdoor boots and thick tall socks when I go fishing along with jeans. Definitely wear pants and maybe even a long sleeve shirt (or bring repel with you). Lots of bugs, and mosquito in Florida.
The thing isx I'm not spending any real money on this trip. I fly for free, and get great deals on hotels. The whole trip including food will probably cost a total of $200 to $250
SFL BassHunter reply :
Ah ok yup then forget the guide lol. I wish you luck and tight lines!
RoLo reply :
On 3/24/2014 at 3:20 PM, Hersey617 said:Glenn, holy **** I never took that into consideration. That's not really on my list of dangers when fishing up here.
Glenn's advice is spot-on.
When fishing out of a boat, alligators don't have to be feared, only respected.
But gators can be problematic when shore-fishing, especially if your slogging thru heavy brush
and inadvertently come upon a nesting gator. Gators and black bears are beginning to realize
that man is the weakling on planet Earth. 
"Lots of bugs & mosquitos?" Nah, that's more about south Florida.
Roger
Hersey617 reply :
So, i've been looking on Google Earth for lakes in the general area where i'm staying with good shore access. I've come up with a few. Do any of these stand out to anyone? Minus the lakes already mentioned.
Lake Adair
Lake Highland
Park Lake
Lake Eola
Rock Lake
Lake Lorna Doone
Clear Lake
Lawne Lake
*Lake Ivanhoe
*Lake Underhill
Tartan34 reply :
Clear Lake would be interesting....as it is stocked with "Sunshine" Bass. Click here to read about the fishing on the lake. You can also read about other lakes / ponds in Orlando...and then firm up a strategy.
http://m.myfwc.com/conservation/freshwater/fish-orlando/clear-lake/
Hersey617 reply :
On 4/1/2014 at 8:30 AM, Tartan34 said:Clear Lake would be interesting....as it is stocked with "Sunshine" Bass. Click here to read about the fishing on the lake. You can also read about other lakes / ponds in Orlando...and then firm up a strategy.
http://m.myfwc.com/conservation/freshwater/fish-orlando/clear-lake/
OH that's awesome! I was looking for something like that. We have all the lakes up here in Mass listed similar to that. And they've done fishing surveys "recently", they post their findings and what not. Thanks!
redux reply :
On 4/1/2014 at 8:09 AM, Hersey617 said:So, i've been looking on Google Earth for lakes in the general area where i'm staying with good shore access. I've come up with a few. Do any of these stand out to anyone? Minus the lakes already mentioned.
Lake Adair
Lake Highland - Lots of gar.
Park Lake
Lake Eola - Can't fish this.
Rock Lake
Lake Lorna Doone
Clear Lake
Lawne Lake
*Lake Ivanhoe
*Lake Underhill
Hersey617 reply :
Gar sound fun. Any special techniques besides using steel leaders with them?
Fishing Cowgirl reply :
Just a suggestion, but the lake front at West Toho, inside the Big Toho Marina basin is a good spot. I just helped out with the bank fishermen competition at the Paralyzed Veteran's Tournament this past weekend. These guys mostly fished from their wheel chairs and used shiners. However; we caught two 2 lbers, a 4.6 lber, and a couple 1 lb bass, and another veteran was fishing near the docks (he wasn't wheelchair bound) and caught a nearly 5lb bass and it was on a zoom fluke.
It is accessable to the public, and if you get hungry, the marina has great food at a good price.
Jacob044 reply :
On 4/3/2014 at 1:04 AM, Hersey617 said:Gar sound fun. Any special techniques besides using steel leaders with them?
NOT fun. They stink badly, have sharp teeth and they are a waste of time. I also suggest Lake Underhill as I used to fish it a lot when I lived in Orlando. South west shore by the cat tails, next to road.
Hersey617 reply :
On 4/3/2014 at 1:33 AM, RoLo said:Based on your short list, I'd have to go with Lake Underhill,
which accommodates bank-fishing along the southern shore
Roger
That was just a quick list. I'm open to suggestions if you know other good lakes or ponds
Hersey617 reply :
On 4/3/2014 at 2:31 AM, Jacob044 said:NOT fun. They stink badly, have sharp teeth and they are a waste of time. I also suggest Lake Underhill as I used to fish it a lot when I lived in Orlando. South west shore by the cat tails, next to road.
A lot of people up here say that about chain pickerel, but I love catching them.
Pz3 reply :
I have to admit I started to enjoy catching them aswell. Same with aligator gars. I had what looked lile a 7ft agar chasing my rattle trap up from the deep. Swear Its like the closest you can get to jurrassic park in real life.
RoLo reply :
On 4/3/2014 at 3:39 AM, Hersey617 said:That was just a quick list. I'm open to suggestions if you know other good lakes or ponds
Hersey, I can only reiterate my original suggestion which was West Tohopekaliga (affectionately known as 'Lake Toho').
Read the post provided by Fishing Cowgirl, Toho is her stomping grounds and she offered a good suggestion.
Toho is world-class water, and you'll feel good just being in Big Toho Marina (I know I do).
BTW: eastern chain pickerel are there for the taking, and I'm with you, I welcome a bout with a pickerel anytime
Roger
Hersey617 reply :
On 4/3/2014 at 10:42 AM, RoLo said:Hersey, I can only reiterate my original suggestion which was West Tohopekaliga (affectionately known as 'Lake Toho').
Read the post provided by Fishing Cowgirl, Toho is her stomping grounds and she offered a good suggestion.
Toho is world-class water, and you'll feel good just being in Big Toho Marina (I know I do).
BTW: eastern chain pickerel are there for the taking, and I'm with you, I welcome a bout with a pickerel anytime
Roger
Oh trust me, I will be hitting Toho in the future, but as I said before. This trip is literally costing me about $200 - $250 total. And I'm not renting a car, a cab would be insane there and back. But I'm definitely going to hit toho soon. This is going to be the first trip of many
RoLo reply :
On 4/4/2014 at 10:00 PM, Hersey617 said:Oh trust me, I will be hitting Toho in the future, but as I said before. This trip is literally costing me about $200 - $250 total. And I'm not renting a car, a cab would be insane there and back. But I'm definitely going to hit toho soon. This is going to be the first trip of many
Sounds good, and the best of luck
Hersey617 reply :
So, I hit Underhill today. I saw a lot of pretty decent bass on beds, but they wouldn't bite. The largest maybe about 8 lbs. But I did catch a lot of smaller ones. Largest maybe 2 lbs. I'm going to hit ivanhoe and adair tomorrow.
mhtranger reply :
Hersey, what airline? I work out of MHT and was thinking about doing the same thing real soon. I used to live down there in the Clermont area and tons of fishing but when I lived there I didn't fish. Now I have a boat and fish as often as I can.
David
Hersey617 reply :
On 4/10/2014 at 9:48 PM, mhtranger said:Hersey, what airline? I work out of MHT and was thinking about doing the same thing real soon. I used to live down there in the Clermont area and tons of fishing but when I lived there I didn't fish. Now I have a boat and fish as often as I can.
David
I work for us air. Yeah it's beautiful down there. My rods got there and back in one piece too, which knowing how some of us handle bags is surprising
The Commodore reply :
I enjoy catching FISH. This includes Bass, Pickerel, Gar, and Mudfish. I would have to say that unhooking a gar is not easy and you better have pliers and a wet towel. They are very strong, even the little ones. Their mouth is nothing like a Bass or even a Pickerel. It is very bony. To save one of them I had to cut the barb and above off a treble hook cause I could not get it out of it's mouth. Some people really hate catching them, one guy actually told me that he breaks their bill off when he throws them back in so they die. Absolutely sickening. Oh and their teeth are sharp.
Not trying to deter you from catching them cause they fight but be prepared for the release.
Felix77 reply :
On 3/22/2014 at 12:04 PM, JellyMan said:You can catch bass in a drainage ditch in Orlando. Not kidding. Take your pick.
I saw these vids and your post reminded me of it. Not sure if this was in Orlando but it was funny to watch.
The Commodore reply :
It's most likely in Florida. But also it's most likely a storm drain that leads to a retention pond that is probably right out of sight of the camera. Not a sewer like you would think of. The house looks "newer" and they newer subdivisions have extensive retention ponds with storm draining because of what happens here in Florida during the Summer, oh and hurricanes.
Funny stuff though lol
BBD reply :
Did you do any good on Lake Ivanhoe?
aluislugo reply :
Another vote for Underhill. I went there today and caught a 2.5 pounder on a spinnerbait
HK'd On BaSS reply :
Anything junebugg & frogs!!!
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