Largemouth Bass Bite Gets Better
Sorry for the delayed report, but fortunately for good reason.”It’s our busy time of year”.
The Largemouth Bass bite has improved over the past few weeks .Although we’re not getting many fish over 6 pounds, the number of fish caught has improved.
Recently the a.m. bite has been best. Typically between 8 and 10 a.m..
This last cold front that passed thru last week slowed the bite, but I expect it to get back to normal this week.
Although the water level on the Ocklawaha River is very low, most of the snags and submerged obstructions were removed last week. As always, use caution when navigating any body of moving water.The snags and obstructions are constantly on the move.
Pictured below left is Mr.Doug Bruce of Ocala, and right Capt. Preston Lightsey of Hudson River Charters showing off their catch.
See You On The River
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Mr. Doug Bruce of Ocala With A Fine Ocklawaha Large Mouth
Capt. Preston Lightsey of Hudson River Charters Showing Off His Catch
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LARGEMOUTH BASS SPAWN IMMINENT
For the past few months we’ve been waiting the first spawn of 2011 for the Largemouth Bass on the Ocklawaha River. Recently, I’ve spotted several beds with only the male or “Buck Bass” present. This is a sure sign that the larger female Largemouths will soon be spawning.
The pre-spawn bite has improved over the past few trips and I expect it to get even better over the next two full moon cycles.
The water depth on the entire Ocklawaha River has been down over the past several months due to recent drought conditions. Use extreme caution when boating. Additionally, due to water quality issues on Lake Apoka, the St. Johns Water Management District announced they would be restricting any water releases at Moss Bluff, as well as other locations until April 30, 2011.
These restrictions are going to keep the water depths down until lifted. Contact the St. Johns Water Management District for any comment you may have. Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease!
Pictured below is Mr. Jason “Cajun Red” Worth with yet another Ocklawaha Largemouth (7.9 lbs., 24″long).
See You On The River
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Mr. Jason "Cajun Red" Worth with yet another Ocklawaha Largemouth 7.9 lbs. & 24"long
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Largemouth Bass Seeking Shelter
Due to the drought we’ve had over the past several months, the waters of the Ocklawaha River have been low and slow. As the water recedes, so does the amount of natural cover several species of fish rely on (most notably Bass), and the bait they feed on.
Fortunately, there are several sections of the River that have an abundance of cover where large populations of fish thrive. The Cypress Bayou section of the Ocklawaha River is a prime example. During these drought conditions the Bass, and most importantly the bait, will move into these areas to feed and spawn. Simply put …to find the fish, first find the cover.
Recently we’ve had our best bite in the early a.m. hours, with the action slowing around 10 a.m..
Pictured below is Jason “Cajun Red” Worth with another 8.5 lb. Ocklawaha Lunker, caught and released on 1/04/11.
Till next time…see you on the River
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Jason "Cajun Red" Worth with another 8.5 lb. Ocklawaha Lunker, caught and released on 1/04/11
Florida Saltwater Fishing Pictures
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Steinhatchee, Florida Fishing Report
THE FLEET IS IN MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
The wall hanger Bass are schooling up on the Ocklawaha River. On Wednesday of last week we fished several different locations on the River at different times of the day with good results both in the a.m. and p.m.
Tuesday, 12/21, we fished for about 3 hours in the late afternoon and ended up catching 10 Bass in the last 30 minutes of the trip. Most of the 10 were legal sized Bass with the largest weighing in at 5 lbs.. Although we didn’t set any records, we spotted several huge Bass that will soon be bedding.
Expect the bite to get even better throughout the next 2 months.
Pictured below is Mr. Doug Bruce with the fish of the day…a Fat 5 lb. Ocklawaha Largemouth!
Till next time…see you on the River
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Mr. Doug Bruce with the fish of the day...a Fat 5 lb. Ocklawaha Largemouth!
BASS, BASS, AND MORE BASS!
The Largemouth bite was off a bit during the first couple of weeks in November. After 3 months of outstanding Bass fishing we had finally hit a lull.
More recently the Largemouth bite has improved, although we haven’t seen many fish over 5 lbs. yet.
On our most recent trip ( 10/26) Mr. Rob Smith, and his son Harry. caught and released over a dpzen “Ocklawaha Largemouths”. Not bad for a lull.
I expect the Bass to begin their pre-spawn bite anytime now. This is by far the best time of year to catch big numbers of Trophy Largemouths.
Pictured below is Harry with another Ocklawaha Largemouth.
Till next time…see you on the River
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Harry S. with another Ocklawaha Largemouth
