Florida is well known as “The Bass Fishing Capital of the World” with Lake Okeechobee leading the way as one of
the most well known lakes in the state of Florida. The most often overlooked part of the state is beautiful Orlando.
When people hear “Orlando Vacation” they think mostly of Disney, Sea World and Universal Studios, but what a
lot of people don’t realize is the great bass fishing this area holds, and just how close to all 3 major theme parks
the great fisheries are.
Starting with the Great Butler Chain of Lakes, located in and around the town of
Windemere Florida, they are just minutes away from all 3 major theme parks, and offer
some excellent bass fishing on what we believe to be some of Florida’s most pristine
waters. Butler Chain has been referred to as more of a northern type chain of lakes, with
its clean waters and deep holes, ranging up to almost 40 feet deep, this chain offers some
great bass fishing action using a wide variety of techniques from your typical worm fishing
to jigging spoons, which makes it a very popular chain for the fishermen coming down from
the north for a break from the cold and snow.
Clermont Chain is yet another great bass fishery, with that “Old Florida” look to it. With the
tanic waters from the cypress trees that ring these great lakes and the river that takes you
to the many lakes on this chain, it gives you the feel of what life was like before big
development hit the state. This great chain hold some very good bass fishing action, and
is well known to take 15 to 25 pounds to win a one day tournament with several 10 pound
plus bass being caught yearly here, and only 30 minutes from the major theme parks.
The great Kissimmee Chain of lakes. Lake Kissimmee, Lake Toho, Lake Cypress, and
Lake Hatchinea. These lakes are world famous and have consistently produced big bass
year round. In 2006 the Bass Master Classic was held on Lake Toho and it was a record
setting tournament with several 10 pound plus bass being caught, even in what turned out
to be some of the toughest weather conditions to fish in. This chain is roughly a 20
minute drive from the International Drive area.
John’s Lake, Located on the Orange/Lake County line, and just 1.4 miles from the
Turnpike on Highway 50 is a very nice body of water. This body of water has a very good
mix of shallow and deep waters with select areas very well know for schooling fish first
thing in the mornings. John’s Lake can be an anglers paradise with the ability to use
several different techniques from flipping to fly fishing to catch bass and crappie. To learn
more about John's Lake, you can click here to see my article on John's Lake.
These are just a few of some of the great lakes right here in Central Florida, all within minutes of all three major
theme parks, with literally hundreds of hotels and a wide variety of shops and restaurants to make your vacation
complete.
Article Brought to you By:
Captain Tim Fey
BassFishingFl.com
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