Early 2009 was a long dry winter and spring. The lakes were getting low and the ramps were almost unuseable. The rains finally started in May and the lake levels are slowly rising.The bass are actually shallower than before in many lakes due to the extended water levels flooding the natural vegetation. Hurricane season is here and I'm not looking forward to the winds but the rains are welcome.River and creek flow and afternoon storms will be sure to stimulate the largemouth in a nice feed... Read Full Story

Bass fishing is getting very challenging in Florida lakes due to fishing pressure, droughts and fish kills. In order to be successful in catching this species you'll need to learn how to fish shallow, deep, vegetation, and adjust to the various seasons.Hydrilla, peppergrass and Kissimmee grass are great forms of cover for the largemouth. Depending on what time of year you are fishing will be key to your success rate in fishing these grasses.Whether you fish shallow or deep is dependant on... Read Full Story

I know I've had hard views on the Florida Bass situation but I'm just concerned that we need to watch what we are doing so we can continue to have one of the best bass fishing areas in the world.It's hard to be too critical with warm upper 70's weather in January and great fishing in many of the lakes. The Florida Fisheries have really been doing an outstanding job in managing several of my favorite lakes like Walk in Water and Istokpoga. The slot limits and catch limits have ... Read Full Story

Algae blooms are another threat to the Florida bass population. The algae helps produce oxygen depleting bacteria which can and has led to massive fish kills. These blooms often occur in the summer months where the water temperature is high and afternoon thunderstorms stir the lake bottom on which the algae feeds.The primary cause for algae blooms is nutrient enriched water. The algae, which suspends in the water, uses these nutrients to grow and propagate. So where do these nutrients come fr... Read Full Story

Craterfish are depleting the spawning grounds of the Florida largemouth bass. What's a "craterfish"? It's my nickname for the tilapia and I call it that because they leave huge 2-3 foot craters when they spawn. These craters are readily visible in high numbers during their spawn, just check out your local pond and look near the shore.The craterfish generally use similar sandy type bottoms that the largemouth bass does. When I fish during the spring, many of the largemouth sp... Read Full Story

My first day as a "Blogger". I wanted to display my distaste for many things I see happening to the Florida Bass Fishery as I am an avid bass fisherman. For example, within the last week or so, a large well known bass organization sponsored a tournament that was held on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes near Orlando. After the bass were released, a fish kill was seen with over a hundred dead fish! Check out this link for more information http://lledit.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/articl... Read Full Story

Hello everyone, just started using wordpress to create my new blog for Florida Bass Fishing. I haven’t fished in a couple of weeks and I’m getting bass fever. I’ll probably post some tips from my website at Florida Bass Fishing on this blog, but also some new information. If you need some maps, see my other website South [...] Read Full Story