Northeast Florida Freshwater Fishing Reports

Like I said in the Saltwater report, three days this week we either tied or broke the all time record highs in Ocala.

Although the temps are soaring, the fish continue to bite both in the fresh and salt water.

Recently the Bass bite on the Ocklawaha River has been very good late in the day, and that’s just fine with me. No other place I’d rather be on those sweltering hot days.

Thankfully so far the oil spill in the Gulf has not effected the saltwater fishing in our region. We’re all saying our prayers that the “experts” will get it under control soon.

‘Till next time, see you on the water!

See you on the River!

Good Luck

Captain Nick

This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters

Typically, as summer approaches and water temperatures begin to rise, Bass fishing in general slows, at least in most locations. The exceptions to this rule, or I should say the remedy, is simply fish where the water temps remain constant year around, spring fed rivers.

These natural wonders are without a doubt the best locations to cure that “fishing Jones” when summertime temps soar. Additionally, there’s no shortage of these cool spots to fish throughout the state of Florida.

Here in Ocala I’ve been fortunate to live within just a couple of miles of the Ocklawaha River for many years now, and have yet to find a better location to target that Trophy Largemouth.

Although the winter or “pre-spawn” season is best, I’ve caught Bass in the 8-10 lb. range every month of the year. Additionally, it’s next to impossible to find a more comfortable location to fish on these sweltering summer day’s.

Recently we’ve caught the majority of our fish early in the morning, near or under submerged structures. Like always, with a wild shiner.

One sure fire way to figure out the bite during the summer is to try fishing very early in the a.m., then again late in the p.m.. More often than not, the bite will be much better during one time period or the other. The only way to know is to go!

See you on the River!

Good Luck

Captain Nick

This Fishing Report Is From Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters

Although the prolonged cold weather has put a damper on much of the fresh and salt waterfishing in our region,  the Ocklawaha River continues to produce trophy sized Largemouths.

On Thursday, Feb. 11, Mr. Lucas “Luke” Kemnitz (12), put on a fishing clinic for his father (Chad) and his grandfather (Terry).

Terry landed the big fish of the day, a Bass around 5 lbs, and Chad caught the first, while Luke caught and released over a half dozen Largemouths between 2 and 3 lbs. “The kids a natural”, I said. Grandfather Terry replied, “I taught him well”.

On Saturday, Feb. 13, I fished the same location for about 3 hours, and wound up with 6 nice Bass, one of which weighed 9.5 lbs.

So far, it has been a banner year for the Largemouths. I gotta say there’s no better way to spend an afternoon than targeting Trophy Bass with live bait.

Pictured below is Luke with one of several Bass he caught and released. Also, some old codger with a horseshoe up his sleeve, and a wall hanger on his hand!

Remember God Loves A Fisherman

Good Luck

Captain Nick

Luke Kemnitz who put on a show catching a half dozen large mouths

 

Captain Nick With Just One More Large Mouth