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.