F l o r i d a E c o A d v e n t u r e s

Florida's Top Ten Fishing Spots


LAKE WEOHYAKAPKA
Weohyakapka, which means "Walk-in-Water," is a 7,534-acre lake off S.R. 60 about 50 miles south of Orlando, a few miles east of Lake Wales, and very near Lake Kissimmee.

Uncle Joe's Fish Camp
941/696-1101

Pro Bass Guide Service
941/293-8245

Professional Fish Guide Service
941/533-3865

Tom & Jerry's Professional Guide Service
800/328-5686

Bass Champion Guide Service
800/826-0621


LAKE OKEECHOBEE
Probably Florida's most famous bass fishing location, Lake Okechobee (the "Big O") is located in south central Florida, covering 730 square miles, easily accessible from both the east and west coast of Florida. The best spots are around Eagle Bay Island, Fisheating Bay, and Pelican Bay.

North End
Nix's Fishing Headquarters
941/763-2248

Gerard Guide Service/Gerard Bait & Tackle
941/763-3416

Nix's Fishing Headquarters
941/763-2248

South End
Roland Martin's Marina
Clewiston, Florida
941/983-3151

Angler's Marina
Clewiston, Florida
941/983/2128

West End
Little Big Man's Marina
Lakeport, Florida
941/946-1441


LAKE JACKSON
Located just north of Tallahassee, this shallow 4,000-acre natural lake is best around the Church Cove and Cattle Gap areas in the north and central portions.

Red & Sam's Fish Camp
850/562-3083

Tony Carrano
850/539-3307

Randall Leger
850/997-8641


STICK MARSH RESERVOIR
Created by the flooding of some 6,500 acres of former farmland. This is an abundant place for bass - the southern portion of Farm 13 is best.

Hugh Crumpler
352/315-8495

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