A list of my Top 7 Favorite lakes in Central Florida for Trophy Bass! Based on my own experience after fishing for Giant Bass for the past 40 years in Florida!
I always enjoy your videos. I live about 5 miles from the Ocklawaha River near Silver Springs. There are plenty of good bass lakes in Florida for sure.
Blue Cypress is my favorite. I went down in February 3 years ago. I caught several 4-5lb bass that weekend. The last day I witnessed a 13# beast being photographed and released at the ramp. A guide and client had caught her on a shiner.
Can't believe that you didn't mention Reedy Lake. Just a few miles South of Walk-in-water. "Frostproof" I live on Reedy and in the last 45 years I have caught and released so many 8-12 pounders that I'd be afraid to guess. Roughly 4000 acres with depths from 6ft to a 18ft trench that runs over 1 mile on the South side. Structure galore too
@@kstenzel2010 trophy bass, and gigantic blue gill and shellcrackers. Huge, 10 inch average, up to 12 inches. I also believe there are several FL state record Specks in Mattie, which it is known for. These lakes are in Auburndale. But the best lake in my opinion, Crooked Lake in Babson Park. Gigantic and deep 7 miles long, up to 60 foot deep
Kevin, have you fish the Claremont chain of lakes and also the Harris chain what your thoughts about those two bodies of water for lunker bass? Fruit Fruitland to Mount Dora to Apopka?
@@kstenzel2010 Looks you'll be telling us about your trophy Northern and Musky spots next. Wouldn't mind a few smallmouth and/or walleye gems as well.
I always enjoy your videos. I live about 5 miles from the Ocklawaha River near Silver Springs. There are plenty of good bass lakes in Florida for sure.
We enjoy visiting Silver Springs. Thanks for watching!
They need to remove the damn on the ockalwaha river! This was supposed to be done many years ago..
Blue Cypress is my favorite. I went down in February 3 years ago. I caught several 4-5lb bass that weekend. The last day I witnessed a 13# beast being photographed and released at the ramp. A guide and client had caught her on a shiner.
Cool story. Lots of good water to fish!
An excellent video Kevin, thanks for making it!! A ton of work there!!!
Thanks! I enjoy the process of making them.
Can't believe that you didn't mention Reedy Lake. Just a few miles South of Walk-in-water. "Frostproof" I live on Reedy and in the last 45 years I have caught and released so many 8-12 pounders that I'd be afraid to guess. Roughly 4000 acres with depths from 6ft to a 18ft trench that runs over 1 mile on the South side. Structure galore too
Just too much water and too little time to fish them all. Thanks for watching!
Good, informative video! One day when I have a boat I will be able to enjoy these. Until then, its shore fishing.
We've caught some pretty nice fish from shore as well. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Stick marsh off 512 yes, Winter Haven chain sucks. Try Lake Julianna and Lk Mattie. Boat ramp at park off Polk City exit, off I4
Lots of good water in Florida!
@@kstenzel2010 trophy bass, and gigantic blue gill and shellcrackers. Huge, 10 inch average, up to 12 inches. I also believe there are several FL state record Specks in Mattie, which it is known for. These lakes are in Auburndale. But the best lake in my opinion, Crooked Lake in Babson Park. Gigantic and deep 7 miles long, up to 60 foot deep
Kevin, have you fish the Claremont chain of lakes and also the Harris chain what your thoughts about those two bodies of water for lunker bass? Fruit Fruitland to Mount Dora to Apopka?
I've heard good about the Harris chain, but haven't spent much time on either. Too much water and not enough time!
Caught my first double digit bass from lake walk in water in 2000... didn't know about the downturn of the lake... 👍
They're still in there, just harder to find. Thanks for watching!
Don’t forget the crappie in Stick Marsh and headwaters etc. Don’t tell anyone I told ya 😂 Lmaooo
Lots of good Crappie fishing in Florida as well. Perhaps I will do another video!
@@kstenzel2010 stick marsh has got some studs! 😎🤙
Can I just go fishing with you Kevin
Sorry, currently living in Northern WI. But thanks for watching.
@@kstenzel2010 Looks you'll be telling us about your trophy Northern and Musky spots next. Wouldn't mind a few smallmouth and/or walleye gems as well.
Who’s wants a buddy for stick marsh I live down the street and I got gas money lol
You're fortunate to live close to such a great fishery! Thanks for watching!
Rodman is way too full of Mudfish and Gar now...All of the locals have eaten all the bass...
My last trip there was earlier this year and in two days caught 3 over 9lbs.
@@kstenzel2010 Nice! I must have been in the wrong spot....
Kevin you need to stop fishing so much. You making me jealous.... ALABAMA BLOOD
I guess I've always been a fish head :) Thanks for watching
@@kstenzel2010 .. im kidding brother. You and your wife keep living the dream.. we may lose it just anytime... ALABAMA BLOOD