Bring your rv and stay right on west lake toho, part of the kissimmee chain of lakes, which produces more bass over ten pounds than any other lake in the world. East lake tohopekaliga, florida, usa vacation info. Boggy creek resort and rv park is famous for over 100 acres of beautiful natural florida, but also of the size of our boat marina. The kissimmee chain spans 2 acres and forms the headwaters of the. Lake kissimmee weighs in as the biggest lake at 44,000 acres. Lake toho fishing reports lake tohopekaliga, orlando fl. Enjoy a unique fishing vacation on west lake toho in kissimmee. Bream is a local term throughout the southeast that includes a variety of deepbodied panfish belonging to the sunfish family. East lake toho is part of the kissimmee chain of lakes and is accessible via our central florida resort and rv park boat marina. There are ample places to fish the shore line on west lake toho, and thats exactly what don hayes.
East and west lake tohopekaliga lake toho among the locals, kissimmee lake, hatchineha lake, jackson lake, cypress lake, and marian lake usually. The almost 19,000acre lake toho also referred to as big lake toho or west lake toho is known around the globe for its worldclass bass fishing. A little too crowded for my tastes, but we found our alone spot and had a great time boating around 20 bass in all, about 10 each. They are typically found on sandy or shellcovered areas of ponds and lakes. Anglers reliably reel in catches of largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker, and black. Deep water mechanical harvesting of hydrilla in west lake tohopekaliga, florida dean jones1, 2, william haller 2 and mike hulon 3 1osceola county 2university of florida 3texas aquatic harvesting, inc. Our central florida resort boat marina east lake tohos. Where else can yo find such great amenities in the kissimmee st cloud resort area. Book a charter boat, or bring your own and try your luck. Central florida lakes guide kissimmee chain of lakes. George is a corps of engineers lake of 45,000 acres. I caught the first few bass rather quickly on the zoom fluke and the biggest i caught was my third fish of the morning.
Its safe to say the kissimmee chain of lakes is a freshwater anglers dream come. Lake toho is only one big drop of water in a zone of bassthick central florida lakes. Bradentons batson wins phoenix bass fishing league event on lake toho. In 1996, the fwc revitalized 24 miles of shoreline, resulting in increased numbers of largemouth bass in the lake. Also called lake toho, this fishing hot spot is known for the trophysize bass lurking in its waters. Looking for a little advice on shellcrackers, specifically, anytime outside of spawning season. It is the primary inflow of shingle creek, which rises in. This lake is back on the list after betterthanexpected fishing seasons recently.
The last full moon in march almost always finds bedding shellcracker, and bedding bluegill come in about the time shellcrackers are slowing down april may. Fishin is good in area lakes, rivers despite the eclipse. Still, in addition to trophyworthy largemouth bass found in abundance across the kissimmee chain of lakes, the area also offers up everything from bluegill and black crappie to shellcrackers and speck. At the halfway point of the walmart flw tour event on lake toho on friday afternoon, it looked as if the event would be a jt kenney runaway win. See what triggers this bully bluegill to bite and what bait to use. Glenn, i looked throught the forum headers and really couldnt find a place for this. Most folks are driftin open water with crickets and red worms. The shellcracker bite is really picking up and im selling out of red worms, reports mark detweiler at big toho marina 4078462124. Lake toho s bluegill and shellcracker can be taken on a variety of baits including earthworms, crickets, beetle spins, minnows and dough balls. Lake toho bass guide fishing report and season fishing. Lake toho fish camp 4715 kissimmee park rd, saint cloud. If fishing by boat, anglers will find two public use boat ramps with parking on the lake. The article focuses on several fishing locations for shellcracker or redear sunfish in the u.
There are ample places to fish the shore line on west lake toho, and thats exactly what don hayes, 53, of decatur, ga. Often, when blinds are redone, the old lumber or timbers are thrown beside the existing duck blind, making more or less a clattered bottom covered with wood. In this video, were on west lake toho catching a few early topwater bass, followed by a long hot day of fishing outside hydrilla lines and off. The florida crappie, speckled perch or speck as they are called throughout the south is the most sought after panfish on lake okeechobee. West lake tohopekaliga, south of kissimmee, is most often called lake toho, and aside from being one of the best bass fisheries in the country, it also supports one of the best bluegillredear. Know for constantly producing more big bass than any other lake. Lake tohopekaliga west, floridafishing guide map lake tohopekaliga also referred to as lake toho, west lake, is the largest lake located in osceola county, florida, united states. According to nick nicholas, assistant chief of fisheries for alabama, shellcrackers thrive in lake guntersville due to its large amount of aquatic vegetation. Lake kissimmee has a national reputation for high quality bass fishing. Crappie fishing, bluegill, shellcracker and crappie. Shellcracker in particular like areas where wood is or pieces of wood are present. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2.
Even with the increase in fishing pressure from its fame, lake toho continues to produce, with bassmaster magazine in there 2016 issue of top 100 lakes calling toho the most consistent lake. Top 10 kissimmee, fl fishing charters for 2020 fishingbooker. Catching shell crackers red eared sunfish on lake toho, april 11, 2014. The bluegills and shellcrackers are still bitin in lake monroe. Those runs are clear streams of water spilling out of springs that lie mostly to the west of the lake in the ocala national forest. West lake toho remains excellent for bluegills and shellcrackers. Lake kissimmee central florida bass fishing guides. What makes blinds so attractive is the wood structure. Winter and early spring are prime time for reeling in the big ones with live bait, while the summer months are generally a better time of year for plastic worms and crankbait.
Disney world theme parks in the heart of the kissimmee st. West toho area fish camps or cabins, cottages, rental houses. I know this isnt the right forum area, but seeing as im looking for some local experience, i figured this might be the best place to start. Instead of staying at a condo, i figured that id take a quick look at cabins or cottages near or on west toho. Common names widely known as shellcracker because of its fondness for snails. Test your boating knowledge with this 10 question boating safety practice test. One is located on the southern end and the other on the east side of the lake. These are trophy bass fisheries that offers clients the best opportunity to catch big.
Here is one article on a recent bass masters record win. It is excellent for big bass as well as numbers of bass. The warmup ended, the full moon began to wane, heavy clouds took up residence over central florida and the fairy. I am aware of richardsons but cant find an email or site anywhere. There are much more species of fish located in the lake including bluegill, chain pickerel, and shellcrackers. Catching a huge shell cracker on lake toho in kissimmee. As for the brush piles, good luck, i know back in the 80s they had several fish attractors on both east and west lake, i was on the dive team with the sheriffs office back in the late 80s when we did a. I like to catch plenty of fish that fight hard, test my tackle and my angling skill s and taste delicious when i eat them. Lake toho or tohopekaliga bass fishing lake in florida. How to find and catch shellcrackers with underwater footage. I fish mostly badin, tuckertown, high rock, and mountain island. West lake toho is noted to have islands, a flowing feeder creek, a long cove extending to the east, normal water clarity, and a tremendous amount of vegetation, both along the shorelines and extending well out into the lake proper. You need to answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to pass.
Fishing, camping, boating, cabins, full rv hookups, and mobile home sales, right in the heart of the. The 18,810acre west lake tohopekaliga has long boasted a reputation among both recreational and tournament. River ledges hold big bass most of the year, use big crankbaits and worms or ledgebuster spinnerbaits from late spring thru fall. Bluegill, shellcrackers and crappie fishing, not only fun to catch but these little guys are second to none in the frying pan. Now in the process of undergoing one of the nations most expansive lake.
Boater clay batson of bradenton, florida, brought a huge fivebass limit to the scale saturday weighing 34 pounds, 8 ounces to win the 2020 phoenix bass fishing league presented by th marine event at lake toho in kissimmee, florida. See the full length video on our channel along with a great recipe for these fish. Most of the bass reported were 1216 inches with three large bass over 23 inches. Lake toho fishing reports on well known lake toho for its trophy bass and close distance to orlando, florida. Catching a huge shell cracker on lake toho in kissimmee, florida. For additional shellcracker information visit shellcracker fishing on okeechobee.
Lake toho had a decent day considering the wind was blowing pretty good, caught all these long lining jigs around marker 29. The 34,948acre lake is between lake wales and yeehaw junction in central florida. It is the primary inflow of shingle creek, which rises in orlando. Florida has more than 7,700 named lakes and ponds and over 10,000 miles of streams and rivers, all brimming with bream. Lake kissimmee west lake tohopekaliga lake panasoffkee lake talquin harris chain of lakes lake bryant lake marian lake marion lake istokpoga winter haven south chain of lakes suwannee river lake okeechobee. Folks are catchin some nice panfish off the seawall in sanford and around the docks as well. Shellcracker fishing tips sheelcracker fishing florida.
The kissimmee chain of lakes fishing vacation differently. Our staff of fishing guides on lake toho cordially invite you to read and experience possibly the best bass fishing you will ever encounter in our fishing reports. Lake toho also referred to as big lake toho or west lake toho is. Theres much more to central florida than theme parks. Floridas top bream spots make for some lively fishing. An anglers guide to fishing the kissimmee chain of lakes. Lake tohos bluegill and shellcracker can be taken on a variety of baits including earthworms, crickets, beetle spins, minnows and dough balls.
You may be supervised to learn that the full moon plays a major role. These characteristics describe the shellcracker redear sunfish with its nicknames of stumpknocker and yellow bream. Bluegill and shellcracker are being caught on red worms in front of the lake toho r. Fishing floridas largest bluegill, the shellcracker. Toho bass fishing adventures orlando bass fishing forecasts are for west lake toho on the kissimmee chain which are all located just a short drive from the theme parks. The 18,810acre west lake tohopekaliga has long boasted a reputation. Covering a staggering 11,968 florida acres, east lake tohopekaliga is circular in shape with a diameter of 5 miles, making it the second largest lake in osceola county behind its larger sister lake, lake tohopekaliga.
It covers 22,700 acres, and spans 42 milesin circumference. Kenneys reddot bedding program appeared to be unstoppable. He said the lake has an abundance of shellcrackers and bluegills. All in all it was a great morning on west lake toho. Bass spawned in 1997 and 1998 are beginning show up in the lake. Bluegill fishing in florida, lake kissimee youtube. West lake tohopekaliga is one of the most popular lakes, and is the host lake for bassmaster elite series events on the chain. Located adjacent to the city of kissimmee in central florida. East lake tohopekaliga, often called east lake toho for short, is located in central florida south of orlando. East lake, on the other hand, is exceptionally clear, often with good visibility to depths of 79 feet. The lake is 22,700 acres and is one of the most famous bass lakes in the entire country. Lake tarpon in florida is reportedly consistent in producing large shellcrackers. Shellcrackers, bluegills, bream and crappie are all possible.
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