Largemouth Bass Spawn is On In Central Florida
The Bass bite on the Ocklawaha River near Ocala has continued to improve over the past couple of weeks. We’ve caught our limit of “keeper” Largemouths on the last few trips, as well as several huge females fat with roe, and I expect the bite to improve as we approach the first spawn of 2012.
The St. Johns River Management officials are conducting a drawdown at the Rodman Reservoir. Expect extreme low water levels on the Ocklawaha River, from Lake Griffin to Rodman Dam, until the draw down is complete. As always exercise extreme caution when boating, especially during these low water conditions.
I expect the Largemouths to be in full spawn mode by our next full moon, around the 10th of January. Don’t miss the action.
Pictured below are a few examples of our most recent outings.
‘Til next time…Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Central Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Bozman
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Chris Ballina with a Keeper Ocklawaha River Bass
Ray Wooten with a 9lb. Ocklawaha Wallhanger
Ocklawaha’s World Class Bass Fishing
The Largemouth Bass bite on Central Florida’s Ocklawaha River has been good throughout the month of November. We’ve consistently caught limits of “keeper” fish, typically between 3 and 5 lbs., with the occasional 7 to 9 lb. lunker.
Several of the Bass we’ve caught and released over the past few weeks were fat with roe. A good sign that our first spawn of the season is not far off. I’ve also spotted several beds with just the male fish present. Expect these pre-spawn Largemouth to really turn on sometime in December.
Some of the best Largemouth Bass fishing in the world takes place right here in Central Florida. The Ocklawaha River from Ocala to the Rodman Reservoir produces more “Trophy Bass” per square mile of water than anywhere I’ve ever fished. Although you might not catch 100 fish in one day, it’s your best bet for that “Bass of a lifetime”.
Until next time…see you on the River!
Central Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Bozman
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Huge Ocklawaha River Largemouths Are Schooling Up
Over the past week or so, we’ve had several trips that netted good numbers of huge Ocklawaha River Largemouths. Many of the Bass caught recently have been over 5 lbs..
On Saturday afternoon, I had the pleasure of taking Kevin C., and his sons Mason (11) and Konnor (13), on one of our Sunrise/Sunset Special Bass Charters. These trips are only 2 hours in duration, and depart the dock either very early in the a.m., or late in the afternoon. An excellent choice for our young anglers. Kevin informed me before the trip that neither he nor the kids had much experience fishing. I think he was pulling my leg.
They fished from 3 to 5 p.m., and wound up catching and releasing 7 Largemouths. Total weight-35 lbs.! To top it off, each one had hauled in a Tophy Largemouth weighing nearly 8 lbs.. Way to go guys! I live to see these young guns get their first Bass.
Wednesday (10/26) we had similar results while fishing with Bill Andrews, Mike, and Hully. Again Bill caught and released the fish of the day, a huge Ocklawaha Largemouth tipping the scales at nearly 9 pounds. Thanks guys, hope to see you again soon.
Yes, fishing is good and the wall hangers are schooling up. Check out the pics!
Until next time…see you on the River!
Central Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Bozman
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Konner with a fine Ocklawaha Largemouth Bass
Mason with a fine Ocklawaha Largemouth Bass
Ocklawaha Largemouth Bass, Caught By Bill A.
Trophy Size Largemouths On Central Florida’s Ocklawaha River
The Largemouth bass bite on Central Florida’s Ocklawaha River has continued to improve over the past few weeks. On a recent trip, Wednesday, 10/19, we caught our limit of Largemouths (10) in about 3 hours, one of which weighed almost 8 lbs..
Although we are not getting big numbers of fish, overall the ones we’ve been catching have been “Trophy Size Largemouths”.
Recently the Bass have been biting better in the p.m. hours, and the rainfall we’ve had over the last few weeks has the river up, and the Bass chasing the bite.
Until next time…see you on the River!
Central Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Bozman
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Fall Bass Bite Is Looking Good
Recent rainfall, along with cooler temps, have the Largemouths biting. Over the past 3 weeks we’ve had a noticeable improvement in the numbers, as well as the size of Bass caught.
Saturday, 9/24, we caught and released several “keeper” Largemouths, including a 5 1/2 and 7 pounder. Typically the best time of day to fish Central Florida’s Ocklawaha River is early in the morning, although anytime is a good time to go fishing.
I expect the bite, as well as the size and number of fish, to improve as the days get shorter. We’re looking forward to another good spawn on the River, possibly before the year is out.
Until next time…see you on the Rivers!
Central Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Bozman
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
