Blue Cypress is my favorite. I went down in February 3 years ago. I caught several 4-5lb bass that weekend. The last day I witnessed a 13# beast being photographed and released at the ramp. A guide and client had caught her on a shiner.
Can't believe that you didn't mention Reedy Lake. Just a few miles South of Walk-in-water. "Frostproof" I live on Reedy and in the last 45 years I have caught and released so many 8-12 pounders that I'd be afraid to guess. Roughly 4000 acres with depths from 6ft to a 18ft trench that runs over 1 mile on the South side. Structure galore too
I always enjoy your videos. I live about 5 miles from the Ocklawaha River near Silver Springs. There are plenty of good bass lakes in Florida for sure.
I have caught giant bass over 10-12lbs in the winter haven chain and several 10-14lbs bass out of saddle creek… My biggest was 29.5” long and 24” in diameter caught in saddle creek… Never reported any of them but have been in the paper for a few of them.
@@kstenzel2010 trophy bass, and gigantic blue gill and shellcrackers. Huge, 10 inch average, up to 12 inches. I also believe there are several FL state record Specks in Mattie, which it is known for. These lakes are in Auburndale. But the best lake in my opinion, Crooked Lake in Babson Park. Gigantic and deep 7 miles long, up to 60 foot deep
Every January & February while bass fishing in the Stick Marsh, if I'm tossing smaller jerkbaits, I catch one or two record size crappie. These crappie are absolute monsters & dwarf the biggest crappie I've ever seen in any youtube video.
@@kstenzel2010 Looks you'll be telling us about your trophy Northern and Musky spots next. Wouldn't mind a few smallmouth and/or walleye gems as well.
Kevin, have you fish the Claremont chain of lakes and also the Harris chain what your thoughts about those two bodies of water for lunker bass? Fruit Fruitland to Mount Dora to Apopka?
That's simply not true. I've been living in central Florida since 1969, and mudfish & gar have always existed in great numbers all across the state, they are native species. They don't affect trophy bass quality at all. The vast majority of people who eat bass nowadays eat ONLY the little bass, because they actually taste much better & cleaner than larger bass. The FWC biologists set daily bass limits for a reason. If nobody kept any of the smaller bass, they would eat up all of the forage, and eventually, the numbers of trophy bass will dwindle. Now what ya really want to worry about are tilapia, pleco's, and snakeheads. All 3 are invasive all across Florida, and causing all kinds of damage & other problems, including competing with our native species.
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Blue Cypress is my favorite. I went down in February 3 years ago. I caught several 4-5lb bass that weekend. The last day I witnessed a 13# beast being photographed and released at the ramp. A guide and client had caught her on a shiner.
Cool story. Lots of good water to fish!
Good, informative video! One day when I have a boat I will be able to enjoy these. Until then, its shore fishing.
We've caught some pretty nice fish from shore as well. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Can't believe that you didn't mention Reedy Lake. Just a few miles South of Walk-in-water. "Frostproof" I live on Reedy and in the last 45 years I have caught and released so many 8-12 pounders that I'd be afraid to guess. Roughly 4000 acres with depths from 6ft to a 18ft trench that runs over 1 mile on the South side. Structure galore too
Just too much water and too little time to fish them all. Thanks for watching!
Reedy, Crooked, and Buffum
Reedy is a really difficult lake to fish. I have given up. Too many hours with few fish.
@@jamessipes122 Free line a shiner on any of the structure 8-12 ft deep and hang on. You just gotta know where the structure is .
Lake Rousseau is underestimated. Approximately 5000 acres and home to some big bass as is Orange lake.
I've heard good things about them both. Too much water and not enough time to fish them all :)
I always enjoy your videos. I live about 5 miles from the Ocklawaha River near Silver Springs. There are plenty of good bass lakes in Florida for sure.
We enjoy visiting Silver Springs. Thanks for watching!
They need to remove the damn on the ockalwaha river! This was supposed to be done many years ago..
I have caught giant bass over 10-12lbs in the winter haven chain and several 10-14lbs bass out of saddle creek… My biggest was 29.5” long and 24” in diameter caught in saddle creek… Never reported any of them but have been in the paper for a few of them.
Those are huge fish! Congratulations, and thanks for watching!
Stick marsh off 512 yes, Winter Haven chain sucks. Try Lake Julianna and Lk Mattie. Boat ramp at park off Polk City exit, off I4
Lots of good water in Florida!
@@kstenzel2010 trophy bass, and gigantic blue gill and shellcrackers. Huge, 10 inch average, up to 12 inches. I also believe there are several FL state record Specks in Mattie, which it is known for. These lakes are in Auburndale. But the best lake in my opinion, Crooked Lake in Babson Park. Gigantic and deep 7 miles long, up to 60 foot deep
Cant forget the Harris Chain.
Perhaps I should have made it a top 10 list!
Don’t forget the crappie in Stick Marsh and headwaters etc. Don’t tell anyone I told ya 😂 Lmaooo
Lots of good Crappie fishing in Florida as well. Perhaps I will do another video!
@@kstenzel2010 stick marsh has got some studs! 😎🤙
Every January & February while bass fishing in the Stick Marsh, if I'm tossing smaller jerkbaits, I catch one or two record size crappie. These crappie are absolute monsters & dwarf the biggest crappie I've ever seen in any youtube video.
@@howabouthetruth2157 yessir! 😎🤙
Can I just go fishing with you Kevin
Sorry, currently living in Northern WI. But thanks for watching.
@@kstenzel2010 Looks you'll be telling us about your trophy Northern and Musky spots next. Wouldn't mind a few smallmouth and/or walleye gems as well.
Caught my first double digit bass from lake walk in water in 2000... didn't know about the downturn of the lake... 👍
They're still in there, just harder to find. Thanks for watching!
Kevin, have you fish the Claremont chain of lakes and also the Harris chain what your thoughts about those two bodies of water for lunker bass? Fruit Fruitland to Mount Dora to Apopka?
I've heard good about the Harris chain, but haven't spent much time on either. Too much water and not enough time!
Who’s wants a buddy for stick marsh I live down the street and I got gas money lol
You're fortunate to live close to such a great fishery! Thanks for watching!
An excellent video Kevin, thanks for making it!! A ton of work there!!!
Thanks! I enjoy the process of making them.
Rodman is way too full of Mudfish and Gar now...All of the locals have eaten all the bass...
My last trip there was earlier this year and in two days caught 3 over 9lbs.
@@kstenzel2010 Nice! I must have been in the wrong spot....
That's simply not true. I've been living in central Florida since 1969, and mudfish & gar have always existed in great numbers all across the state, they are native species. They don't affect trophy bass quality at all. The vast majority of people who eat bass nowadays eat ONLY the little bass, because they actually taste much better & cleaner than larger bass. The FWC biologists set daily bass limits for a reason. If nobody kept any of the smaller bass, they would eat up all of the forage, and eventually, the numbers of trophy bass will dwindle. Now what ya really want to worry about are tilapia, pleco's, and snakeheads. All 3 are invasive all across Florida, and causing all kinds of damage & other problems, including competing with our native species.
Kevin you need to stop fishing so much. You making me jealous.... ALABAMA BLOOD
I guess I've always been a fish head :) Thanks for watching
@@kstenzel2010 .. im kidding brother. You and your wife keep living the dream.. we may lose it just anytime... ALABAMA BLOOD