Northeast Florida Freshwater Fishing Reports

Bass fishing on the Ocklawaha River has been exceptional throughout December, thanks to the first spawning period of the season.

Although we are not catching big numbers of fish, the ones we are catching have been Trophies.

You might ask just how exceptional is the Bass fishing? On a recent trip, 12/15, we caught and released 8 Largemouths in less than 2 hours. Three 2 pounders, 2 threes, a 6, an 8, and a 10 pound Bass. That’s 36 lbs. of fish!

Two subsequent trips on the 19th and the 21st produced similar results, with the small fish of the day weighing 4 lbs.

The numbers speak for themselves. If you’re looking for that Trophy Largemouth for the wall, now is the time.

HO! HO! HO! See you on the River!

Remember  God Loves You And Wants You to Keep Fishing, Good Luck  Captain Nick

Over the past few weeks, the Ocklawaha River has consistently produced several trophy sized Bass each trip.

Tuesday, December the 8th ,was no exception…

Mr Paul Burton, son Adam, and friend Mel,all from northern California, along with myself, headed down river from the Ocala Boat Basin to try our luck with the Largemouths…

They had never before fished for Bass with live bait ,”shiners”, but apparently were fast learners…

Paul and Mel hooked up a double on the first cast, and Adam wound up with the “fish of the day”, a fat 6 & 1/2 pounder…

The picture bellow is Paul with a nice 6 pound Bass he pulled out of the heavy cover.

Not bad for a half days fishing…

Also, like true sportsmen, they released every fish, unharmed…

Thanks guys for “making my day”…

Remember  God Loves You And Wants You to Keep Fishing, Good Luck  Captain Nick

A Nice Ocklawaha 6 pound bass pulled out of the heavy cover