Sight Fishing Ocklawaha Largemouths … Don’t Forget To Breathe
The size and numbers of Largemouths being caught on the Ocklawaha River is up. On our most recent trips over half the Bass caught have been over 4 lbs. Not bad for April! I’m looking forward to the post spawn bite to get even better as summer approaches. Lately the best bite has been very early, although I expect the p.m. bite to improve over the next few weeks.
The waters on the Ocklawaha River are gin clear, which makes it an ideal spot to sight fish Largemouths. Although fishing in clear water makes the bite window extremely short (either early morning or late afternoon), there is nothing like casting to a fish, and watching it attack your bait. On more than one occasion I’ve had to remind clients to breathe while watching a huge Largemouth approach their bait. Guaranteed to get your attention.
Pictured below are a few of our most recent clients and their catches.
‘Til 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
Bill And Bill Jr. With A Nice Early Morning Ocklawaha Bass
Jen With An Ocklawaha Bass
And Russ One Of Our Customers With Another Ocklawaha Bass
The Ocklawaha Largemouth Bass Spawn
The Largemouth bite slowed during our most recent bedding cycle, typical for this time of year, but has started improving over the past few weeks. Most recently we’ve been catching “keeper” sized Bass, 14-18 inches with the occasional fish over 5 lbs.. Expect the size and number of fish to continue to increase over the next month or so.
The “draw down” at the Rodman Reservoir is finally over. The water level on the Ocklawaha River (from the Moss Bluff Lock and Dam to Rodman Dam) has been coming up over the past few weeks. Although the higher water level is a welcome sight on the River, it comes at a price. There are several new snags from fallen trees in several locations. Use extreme caution when boating on the Ocklawaha.
A thank you to all of our clients for you patronage, with a special thanks to the fishermen below. ‘True Sportsmen’ who all practiced catch and release during our most recent spawning cycle.
‘Til 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
Ocklawaha Florida Bass, Caught and Released By JT
Ocklawaha Florida Bass, Caught and Released By (Grand Dad) Bill
Central Florida’s Bass Bite Continues
Bass fishing on the Ocklawaha River near Ocala has continued to improve over the past few weeks. Although we haven’t seen many Bass over 10 lbs. this year, several of the fish caught have been over 3 or 4 lbs., with the occasional 6 to 8 pounder.
Low water levels due to the Rodman Reservoir draw down have the Largemouths confined to the original river channel between the Kenwood and Orange Springs boat ramps, including Rodman. During the draw down all Largemouth Bass must be released. Use extreme caution if you decide to fish this stretch of the River, and be prepared for plenty of company. The drawdown is scheduled to end on March 1, and water levels back to normal by April 15th.
Pictured below are several examples of fish caught on our most recent trips.
Til 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
Beautiful Morning With Low Fog And An Ocklawaha Bass
Larry from South Carolina With An Ocklawaha Bass
More Freshwater Fishing Photos
It’s Football Season And … Football Size Largemouth Season !
2012 is upon us, and so is the year’s first Largemouth Bass spawn on the Ocklawaha River.
Over the past few weeks the size, weight and even the shape of fish caught has increased. This time of year we typically catch what I refer to as “footballs”. They’re real “girthy” Bass.
One of our most recent clients caught a 9 lb. Bass that was only 22 inches long. The girth was 18 inches! What a pig!
Now is the time bass fish in the Ocklawaha. The spawn is on and the wall hangers are schooling up.
Recently the best Bass bite has been early in the a.m. and as always, the best bait is wild Shiners, the bigger the better. Thanks to Dave and Liz at Fat Daddy’s for some great bait. The Spec, Crappie, Croppie action is hot and heavy on the Ocklawaha River near Orange Springs.
The Rodman drawdown has the fish concentrated in and around the Old River Channel. For best result use Missouri minnows on #12 wire hook fished around the deeper pockets. Strike indicators and bobbers are optional.
‘Til 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
Roc With An Ocklawaha Football, aka Largemouth Bass
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
