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SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 3 An Original Florida Resort With a lagoon-style pool, on-site clubhouse, three eateries, a golf course, a full spa, and an outstanding adventure center, the Plantation resort in Crystal River offers a remarkable Gulf Coast escape for those looking to set out and make unique memories. From pickleball to tarpon fishing, find the perfect way to enjoy yourself however you please. • Well Appointed Rooms, Suites and Golf Villas • Lagoon style pool and hot tub • Full Service on-site Restaurants and Bars • Marina with tours and rentals • On-site Spa/ Fitness Center • Recreation Lawn • 12,000 sq. feet of flexible meeting space • Outdoor event and meeting space • 1600 feet of seawall with available boat tie ups • Boat Ramp/Boat Trailer Parking 9301 West Fort Island Trail Crystal River, FL 352-795-4211
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SSFHMagazine Sept/ Oct 2022 Page 7 Expires 12/15/2022 From top to bottom Flounder, Snook, and Mangrove Snapper all caught by happy clients of Capt Bruno. Call 386689-7409 to catch your’s.
SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 8 OVERLOOKING THE SCENIC WATER OF PONCE DE LEON INLET Serving Fresh Seafood & Fine Steaks Daily Accessible By Floating Docks A Locals Favorite Dine Inside Along The Halifax River HOME TO THE 4894 Front Street, Ponce Inlet www.downthehatchseafood.com386-761-4831 Granada Pier Bait & Tackle Leary family for over 20 years! “Your Surf Fishing Headquarters” “FREE” Boat Ramps and Lighted Fishing Pier If we don’t have it we will get it! •Live Bait •Tackle •Rod Repair •Gear •Maps & Advice •Rod & Reel Rental •Smoked Fish One South Beach St. Ormond Beach 386-676-9078 www.granadapier.com Linnie’sStopinforFamousFreshSmokedFishDip Granada Pier Bait & Tackle in Ormond Beach. DaysOpen7aWeek FishNationalYourForests What do forests have to do with fishing and boating? A lot. The nation’s 154 national forests contain literally thousands of fishable and boatable lakes, not to mention abundant streams and rivers. In that spirit, the Future Angler Foundation (FAF) collaborated with Into the Outdoors/ Discover Mediaworks to create a PBS segment specific to maximizing your outdoor opportunities in our national forests. The outstanding episode didn’t go unnoticed, either. In fact, the United States Forest Service (USFS) awarded FAF the “National Rise to the Future Award,” which is given to organizations that stand above others in recruiting, reactivating, and retaining (3R’s) participants in fishing and boating. The television series is part of the “Getting Families Fishing and Boating Education Initiative,” which was launched by FAF in 2017 in partnership with the USFS, Into the Outdoors Education Network and ThisKidsFishing.US.two-pronged national education program has produced and broadcast television shows in the Emmywinning series that profiles and promotes family fishing on “Your National Forests”. This particular episode outlines the benefits and pathways to family fishing on Wisconsin’s Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and Michigan’s Huron-Manistee National Forest, plus provides an overview of both National Forests.
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The National Forests in Florida manage three national forests: the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala. Combined, these national forest lands span almost 1.2 million acres in north and central Florida. That 1.2 million acres includes about 500,000 acres of wetlands and more than 85,000 acres of designated federal wilderness. More than 1,400 miles of trails and 118 developed recreation sites host more than 1.1 million visitors every year. Florida’s national forests also house more than 3,700 documented archaeological sites and nearly 55 historic sites. Our employees also care for 136 plant species and 36 animal species that are either threatened or endangered.
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The episode emphasizes not just the enjoyment from fishing our national forests, but the positive values of connecting with family and friends outdoors fishing, boating and spending time away from technology. The USFS writes about FAF, saying, “The organization was formed in 2012 by a small group of anglers dedicated to helping grow participation in angling and boating through education and outreach. The FAF has grown into a national partner, creating digital angling and boating content through production contracts with Discover Mediaworks, a Midwestern strategic communications and media production company, and their Emmy award-winning Into the Outdoors Educational Network. The Foundation works to “Create New Anglers” by collaborating with individuals, agencies, and organizations throughout the United States, and exposing potential new anglers and boaters of all ages to the sport of fishing and boating by demonstrating how to catch fish and boat safely. Using networking and a handson grassroots approach, FAF has proven to be extremely effective in reaching out to millions of eager new anglers and boaters, bringing the next generation of participants to the outdoors.”
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SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 12 OFFSHORE AND INSHORE TACKLE EXPERT ROD AND REEL REPAIR LIVE AND FROZEN BAIT 386-252-9804 450 N. Beach Street • Downtown Daytona Beach CertificatesGift OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Wyatt Eskew with a black drum Custom Aluminum Work 735 Airpark Rd Hanger B-3 386-957-3756Edgewater Topfor“FamilyOperatedover38years”Quality&BestPrices B & G TRAILERS INC. 386-734-5244 • www.bgtrailers.com 2340 International Speedway Hwy 92 Deland Fl. Florida’s Largest Trailer DealerAirboat Trailers UtilityWelcome!TradeTrailersIns Gina Perri Hesch caught & released this 40” redfish. Gina was using bait from The Fishin’ Hole in Daytona Beach where she works.
386-255-2345 1700 N. Nova Road, Holly Hill Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm • Sat 8:30am-5pm • Open 24/7 at AlohaMarine.com NEW & PRE OWNED BOATS We are Celebrating 46 Years of Award-Winning Sales & Service www.AlohaMarine.com SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 13 Live & Frozen Bait - Shrimp-Mud Minnows-Fiddle Crabs Tackle-Rods & Reels-and much more! Closest & Easy Access to the Boat Ramp! 96 Dunlawton Ave Port Orange, Fl. • 386-760-1871 Expert Free Advice & FriendlyService with a smile!! Big redfish caught off the Pier in Daytona Beach. Photo from The Fishin’ Hole. NSB Crew The Right Hook took some money at the Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament. They had a slow first day and A grand slam plus another white the second with a single white the last day. They managed to win a daily plus 4th place boat overall.
SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 15 New Smyrna Outfitters 223A Canal St. New Smyrna Beach 386-402-8853 • NewSmyrnaOutfitters.com • Mon-Sat 9am-6pm Closed Sunday OWNED BY THIRD GENERATION FISHERMAN CODY MOORE INSHORE • OFFSHORE • FLY FISHING • APPAREL New Smyrna Outfitters now specializes in offshore bait and tackle as well as clothing, fly fishing and inshore tackle. We have the equipment, knowledge and experience to guide you through any type of fishing you enjoy. BIG ROCK MAKES HISTORY WITH RECORD PAYOUT Virginia Team Wins Over 3.4 Million Dollars in Prize Money with the Event’s Top Catch Along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament recently celebrated 64 years of action-packed offshore competition with a record-breaking purse and top prize payout. This year, 266 teams and over 1,500 competitors vied for a piece of the impressive $5,858,875 purse, and the winning team was able to stack up a total payout of $3,489,813 – a record only surpassed by one other event in all of billfishing’s tournament history. Day 1 of the tournament started off hot, with Captain Neil Sykes of the 72-foot Viking, “MERCENARIA” and angler Matthew Brown weighing a 572.6-pound blue marlin. Their entry into the Fabulous Fisherman division of the tournament immediately ensured them at least $777,750 for bringing the first blue marlin to the scales weighing over 500-pounds. Teams fish four of the six days (captain’s choice) of the tournament and can enter in as many of the eleven eligible divisions as they prefer, each with unique payout opportunities. Although seven additional blue marlin were brought to the scales at Big Rock Landing throughout the 6-day tournament, none could unseat the 572.6-pound fish weighed by “MERCENARIA” on the first day. The team’s first place blue marlin along with their Fabulous Fisherman prize added up to winnings of $3,489,813. Other popular billfish tournaments have had larger participant fields and total purses available, but only once has a single participating team won a calcutta of prizes this large. NBA & North Carolina basketball icon, Michael Jordan, also added to the Day 1 excitement, backing into Big Rock Landing in Morehead City aboard his 80-foot Viking yacht, “CATCH 23” and weighing a 24-pound mahi. Jordan went on to release two blue marlin during the tournament. For complete article and payouts visit thebigrock.com
SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 16 To calculate Mosquito Lagoon (Oak Hill) tides add 6 hours to Ponce Inlet Tides Ponce de Leon Inlet Tides October 2022 Live & Frozen Bait Including Ballyhoo Live Shrimp 50-$12.99 (per customer) Reserve your Selects (Shrimp) by calling ahead!Minutes from 3 Bridges and the Dunlawton Bridge Open Mon-Fri 6am-10pm Sat 5am-10pm/Sun 5am-8pm
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Melissa from Georgia caught and released this barracuda offshore Ponce Inlet. Photo submitted by her aunt Angela Keller.
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• Reduce the off-the-water transport limit from six to four fish per person.
• Reduce the vessel limit in each of the management regions to be: Panhandle, Big Bend, Northeast: four fish. Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor, Southwest, Southeast: two fish.
• Establish nine redfish management regions.
• Prohibit captain and crew from retaining a bag limit of redfish when on a for-hire trip.
• Set the bag limit to one fish in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor, Southwest, Southeast and Northeast regions. This is a reduction to the bag limit in the Northeast region.
“With this new forward-thinking management approach, we’re trying to do what’s best for this fishery. This agency is committed to working proactively to conserve the redfish fishery in Florida for future generations while balancing stakeholder interests,” said FWC Commissioner Steven Hudson.
• Allow only catch-and-release fishing for redfish in the Indian River Lagoon region.
Jennifer Edwards with a nice Cobia caught from the Gulf Coast in the Panhandle area. FWC approves changes for redfish in state waters following final rule hearing At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new management regions and regulation changes for redfish in state waters following the final rule hearing.
These regulation changes, which go into effect Sept. 1, 2022, will:
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SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 23 Roy’s Surf Fishing Report Welcome to Longest Local Publication Covering Central Florida Roy's Surf Fishing Guide Service reopened for the Season Sept. 6,2022 till May 1st, 2023. This time we will all enjoy beach fishing as the Pompano, Redfish, Whiting, Bluefish, Black Drum and more will be looking for something to eat. My Bait of Choice is the different colors of Fishbites and flavors. Yes, I will use other natural baits if they can be found from time to time. Surf fishing takes all the stress out of cleaning the boat. I fish with 12ft Okuma /Fishbites Rods and Okuma Rockaway 8000 Baitfeeders Lined with 12 lb Line & Pompano Banana Rig's and 4oz Sputnik Sinkers. Roy Mattson is the owner of Guide Service and the host of the Surf Fishing Challenge Oct 28th-29th, 2022 and in March of 2023. Please Check out each of them on the web. surffishingchallenge.comroyssurffishing.com
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GEORGETOWN MARINA & LODGE 386-467-2002 Chris tells us the shrimp are running real good right now and are decent sized. Stripers are being caught around Salt Springs and in the Croaker Hole. Some panfish and bluegill are being caught with crickets and worms. Bass are being caught and released using plastic worms, topwater baits, Rat-L-Traps, flukes and spinnerbaits. To see pictures go to facebook/ Georgetown Marina.com.
Tommy with a couple nice flounder flatties caught on mudminnows from Donald’s Bait & Tackle in Port Orange.
Reef Donkey nuggets for days call 386-341-0793 Capt Daniel with Rare Breed Charters to catch one for yourself.
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BASS WORLD LODGE 386-4672267 reports shrimp, shrimp and more shrimp are everywhere. Mark and Blonde have been catching some red bass, stripers and black bass. MESSER’S WEST SIDE & TACKLE 386-328-4035 Jimmy tells us they are catching nice stripers and reds under the Palatka Bridge. Stripers are also being caught out of the Croaker Hole. The River has been full of shrimp. Shellcrackers and bluegill are coming from under docks in the River. Bass have moved on the bars and are being caught in deeper water or in the shade.
SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 29 15 Room Hotel • 35 Boat Slips • Boat Rentals • Boat Ramp Restaurant & Bar Open 7 days a Week The best place in Florida to see what the St. John’s River is all about.... 120 Georgetown Landing Road Georgetown, FL IdleAwhileResort.com32139386-268-1374 • Breakfast 7am -10am • Lunch 11am - 3pm • Dinner 5pm - 10pm • Sunday Cajun Brunch 9am - 2pm Advantage Sports & Outfitters 352-685-2277 Live Bait • Minnows • Shiners • Worms 13388 North Hwy 19 Salt Springs, Florida Archery Shop Gator Guides Turkey Hunts The Butler family caught some good eats on bait from Donald’s Bait & Tackle in Port Orange.
SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 30 • Offering 74 RV sites along the St. John’s River • Boat House with 24 boat slips • Pool & Relax area • Spice Garden • Kids Playground and more...... 110 Georgetown Landing Rd. Georgetown, FL 32139 (Office) 386.524.4265 • (Cell) www.portcoveresort.com305.986.2496 WE FOUND THE PERFECT SPOT! Introductory Price $45 & $65 per night! 352-735-5560 www.instantinsuranceagency.com#fishingforyourbusiness Auto-Home-Boat RV-Motorcycle Lobster/Keys trips did not disappoint for the Rare Breed crew. August blue crab trap closures for Florida’s northeast coast waived The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has waived the blue crab trap closure previously scheduled for Aug. 20-29, for all waters from Nassau through Volusia counties. Recreational and commercial blue crab traps may remain in the water during this period. The next blue crab trap closure for this region is currently scheduled to occur in August 2024. For more on recreational and commercial blue crab regulations and trap closures, visit MyFWC.com/ Marine.
AJ Herrera & James Ford fished the Xtreme Bass Series out of buzzard! They finished with a total of 18.33lbs and was good enough for a 3rd place finish!
SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 31 Continental Boat Trailers SEMINOLE-ORANGE COUNTY By: Capt Lynda Hawkins Warranty Center For: Shimano • Diaiwa • Minnkota • Motorguide www.kelsrodreel.com Hours: Tues-Fri 9-5 Sat 9-3 (Closed Sun & Mon) Kel’s Rod & Reel Service Rods, Reels, Troilling Motor Parts & Service 430 Hwy 436 #105, Casselberry 407-834-3008 Over 200 Trailers in Stock! CATCH a bass with the pink Ba$$ Tag via hook and line. REMOVE and KEEP the pink Ba$$ tag by cutting the tag close to the bass. PHOTO OR VIDEO DOCUMENT the entire bass on a scale with a readable weight to be submitted into TrophyCatch (TC) according to TC Rules. REPORT your tag by calling the phone number on the tag, and RETAIN the tag for prize LIVEverification.RELEASE the bass back into the same water system that it was caught. Anglers must follow all applicable State of Florida fishing regulations, including having a valid fishing license (or exemption). The TrophyCatch Ba$$ promotion ends on September 30, 2022. Any bass bearing Ba$$ tags caught after September 30, 2022, receive a standard $100 tag payment. If a bass bearing a Ba$$ tag is caught and weighs less than 8 lbs., the angler must still document the fish’s weight according to TC Rules and submit it to TC. Prizing will be awarded at a Ceremony following the end of the 10-TAG promotion, prizing will start at FWC$1,000employees including OPS are not eligible to win prizes.Follow the TrophyCatch Rules and these 10TAG Rules.
AHOY Marine, Inc. 511 E. 25th. St.Sanford, Florida 32773 Steve Meadors, President 407-323-8373 SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 32 Captain Aaron with Top Notch Adventures fished the kingfish banaza with Jimmy, Bj, Andrea, and Amy on Jimmie’s Solace 32. The tournament was put on by Halifax Sport Fishing Club and they placed 4th. 2nd place Kingfish 20.5 pounds caught aboard the Thrill Seeker. Capt Edward Zona 2nd place winner aboard the Thrill Seeker KINGFISH RESULTS Visit hsfc.com or Facebook for all the results! 4th Place Team Top Notch Adventures 1st place winner Team Strikeout 21.6 pounds
Fish Florida (aka the Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling) helps people, especially children, get hooked by donating fishing equipment, grants and scholarships to Florida aquatic education, marine resource stewardship and ethical angling programs.
CATFISH JOHNNY’S RESTAURANT 352-793-2083 is a beautiful, restaurant with delicious fresh food. You owe it to yourself to take a trip to Lake Panasoffkee just to enjoy the wonderful alligator and seafood.
SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 33 On Beautiful Rainbow and Withlacoochee River Where Fishing is Always Great! PONTOON BOAT AND JON BOAT RENTALS GUIDE SERVICE - TACKLE SHOP - BOAT & MOTORS Come Catch a Smile! 352-489-2397 • www.anglersresort.us The Gator DenBob’sCaptOPEN!NOW View Our FullOnlineMenuat CatfishJohnnysRestaurant.com2396N.C-470,LakePanasoffkee,Fl.33538 352-793-2083ClosedSundays&Mondays
ANGLER’S FAMILY RESORT 352-489-2397 Owen reports fishing has been really good. Bass are being caught on wild or domestic shiners out of the lily pads. Bluegill are being caught with several limits using crickets. The old phosphate pits are producing some nice stringers. On the Withlacoochee River they are catching bass around the lay down trees or any structures. Catfish are hitting frozen liver and night crawlers. Stop in and take a few minutes to enjoy a wonderful meal right on the River at the Blue Gator Tiki Bar. The food is absolutely delicious.
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PONTOON SALOON located on Lake Eustis in Tavares. They are next door to LAKESIDE BAIT AND TACKLE and you can get there from land or from water. They have a nice dock where you can tie up your boat. Stop in and say “Hi”
SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 35 LAKE COUNTY By: Capt Lynda Hawkins Great Local Food Menu Featuring: • Groveland Gator Bites • Swamp Cabbage Ceviche • Blackened Grouper Reuben • Locally ProduceSourcedandMeats • Craft Beers - Wine & Spirits • Open 11am-9pm Daily 901 Lakeshore Blvd. Tavares, Fl. 32778 On the East Shore of Lake 352-742-4400Eustis Saturdays-1/2ShrimpFestpound 13.99Your way with 3 sides! Capt. Lynda Hawkins Over 30 Years Experience Bass N Gal Guide Service *Central Florida Lakes* *PRIVATE LAKES* All Tackle Included 1/2 Day $300.00 Cell 352-267-0062 Email llh30@comcast.net 1/4 mile East of Dora Canal Live music Sat. 1-4 THE TAVARES DOG HOUSE on Ruby Street in Tavares. Their chili cheese dogs are delicious. Good service, good food and fun. Stop in and say “Hi”. BASS N GAL GUIDE SERVICE 352-267-0062 – reports bass are being caught on the Harris chain using topwater, swimming worms and crank baits. Under docks, deep holes and at points are good locations to fish. Look for bubbles in the water for shellcracker beds as there are always some decent bass feeding in these. A slow falling sinking weightless worm or a chrome blue or green Rat-L-Trap reeled in as slowly as possible, are both working quite well. For the fishing trip you’ve dreamed of give Capt. Lynda a call @ 352-267-0062. Gary at BROOKER BAIT & TACKLE 352-460-0695 said on the Harris Chain during a tournament they weighed in 5 bass that weighed 24 pounds and the next day it took 28 pounds to win. Best way to catch, look for shad and try to find cover. Shell beds in open water on your points are working well also. They are still catching shellcrackers on crickets and worms. Brookers has a well stocked shop and expert knowledge on the current fishing, both freshwater and saltwater.
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SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 36 Lakeside Bait & Tackle 352-742-3336 Mark & Heidi Bass, Owners Located on Lake Eustis ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LakesideGuide Service with Captain Mark 352-255-9706 All Tackle Included 1000 W. Burleigh Blvd. Tavares, Fl. PALMERS 22212MARINEASTORStateRoad40 Astor, Fl. 32102 352-759-3110 www.palmersastormarine.com Astor/PiersonCitgo Cheapest Gas in Town! LIVE BAIT & TACKLE Wine-Beer-Cigs-Soda-Ice Snacks-Groceries-Refill Propane Hot Pizza & Chicken Wings Open 7 Days Sun-Thur 6am-10pm & Fri-Sat 6am-11pm 1380 W. St Rd. 40, Pierson 386-749-0180BROOKERBAIT&TACKLEOwners Bill & Natalie Brooker 1351 A. W. North Blvd. Leesburg, Fl. 34748 352-460-0695 BrookerBait@gmail.com
HARRIS OIL 352-383-0922 located in Mt. Dora carries 100% non ethanol gasoline for your boats, mowers and chain saws. They also have gated self LAKESIDE BAIT & TACKLE at 352-742-3336 tells us bass are being caught flipping under docks, in thick pads and deeper water with crank baits. Bluegill and big shell crackers are still being caught in the pads and grass using red worms, crickets and grass shrimp. FISH CAMP on LAKE EUSTIS are offering an ½ pound Shrimp Fest fixed your way with 3 sides for only $13.99 on Saturdays and Sunday they have a ½ pound Mahi Feast with 3 side dishes for $13.99. They carry local produce, meats, craft beers and wines. You owe it to yourself to stop in and check them out. Ethel of J & S CYPRESS WOODCRAFTS 352-383-3864 Would like to invite you all in to shop for a cypress swing and/or a rocking chair for your porch.
SSFHMagazine Sept/Oct 2022 Page 37 *American Indian Craft * Carved Cedar Boxes *Swings & Rockers *Indoor & OpenFurnitureOutdoor6daysaweekMon-Sat9am-4pm*Cedar *Cedar*Country*WalkingChestCanes*WindMillsCrafts&CypressFurniture www.cypressthings.com352-383-3864 28625 Cypress Mill Rd. Sorrento Have a Safe LABORHappyandDAY! 1050 W. Burleigh Blvd. Tavares, Fl. (352) 742-3450 OnLakeBeautifulEustis NOW OPEN! Restaurant Hours 11 to 7 Tues thru Sat 11 to 6 Sunday • Closed Monday These are non-toxic, plastic attractors that will resemble small triangular trees on your depth finder. Several large Bass have been caught off these attractors. Some Hybrid Striped Bass have been caught in open water using live minnows and shiners. Lake Kerr can produce panfish by fishing in the open water where the water depth drops. Fish on the shallow side of the drop on the bottom for panfish. Bass fishing in the forest remains good throughout the summer into fall. Live baits always work well. Shiners free-lined near weed lines can be effective, as can live worms. Soft jerk baits rigged weed-less are also promising. Casting such lures into the weed line, then walking the lure on the surface to about 5 feet from the weed line, then letting it slowly sink to the bottom. Spinnerbaits can also be effective on cloudy days. Night fishing in some of the larger forest lakes (Bryant, Wildcat, and Grasshopper) works well. Lakes & Marion Counties There are approximately 600 natural lakes in the Ocala National Forest with lakes Bryant, Mill Dam, Kerr, Crooked, Wildcat, Lou Echo, Grasshopper, Eaton and Quarry Fish Pond being the most popular. The lake level on Lake Bryant is high, so much of the vegetation is accessible. Also, the two brush attractors (marked by yellow buoys) have been refurbished with “Mossback” fish attractors.
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Capt.Sebastian.Todd has made a career out of fishing up and down the East Coast from Maine to Key West and now has settled down in Sebastian for it’s fantastic fishing.
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