Freshwater Fishing

Discover your secret catching spot on a lake or canal; of course, a local or two might give you tip as well. Either way, relax, sit back, and see what comes biting.

Caloosa Park BOYNTON BEACH Website
Lake Ida/East DELRAY BEACH Website
Lake Ida/West DELRAY BEACH Website
John Prince Park LAKE WORTH Website
John Stretch Park LAKE HARBOR Website
Melear Park LANTANA Website
Santaluces Athletic and Aquatic Complex LANTANA Website
Paul Rardin Park PAHOKEE Website
South Bay RV Campground SOUTH BAY Website
Dyer Park WEST PALM BEACH Website
Okeeheelee Park WEST PALM BEACH Website
Stub Canal WEST PALM BEACH Website

Lake Okeechobee

Lake Okeechobee is the second largest freshwater lake in the country. It is arguably the best bass fishing lake as well. The bass thrive in this lake with all of the forage and cover for them. All types of grass are spread throughout this lake, which give the bass plenty of places to hide and rest. The most popular way to fish this lake is with shiners and by flipping jigs or soft plastics around the cover. If you are coming to Florida to catch a 10 pound bass, Lake Okeechobee is one of your best bets. There are numerous bass over 10 pounds as well as tons of bass in the 2 to 5 pound range. If you are going for a trophy bass, try the biggest shiners you can buy. Big bass love shiners on Lake Okeechobee. The most common fish in this lake are largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill. Pickerel have been less commonly caught.


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