Northeast Florida Freshwater Fishing Reports

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

 

This Ocklawaha Fishing Report From Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick

The number of Bass we’ve recently caught on the Ocklawaha River per trip is down compared to last year at this time, but the size is definitely up.

I pre-fished a couple of spots on Monday, 11/22, for an upcoming trip and ended up with a 4, 7, and 8 lb. Bass. Not bad for less than 2 hours of fishing.

Although the last 10 lb. Largemouth Bass a client caught was Sept. 28, we’ve managed to get a 5 lb. Bass or better on every trip since.

Recently we’ve accumulated a couple of inches of rainfall which should help with the numbers. Thanks to the man upstairs for that!

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