Orlando Fishing

Orlando Fishing Report

Orlando, FL

Lake Toho and The Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes

There has been a good morning and afternoon bite on Lake Toho and The Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes.  Offshore weed beds are holding bait fish, which is ringing the dinner bell for resident Orlando trophy bass.  When the bass bust the bait to the surface,  fast casts to the area are producing fish from 2-5 lbs.  Top water lures such as the Rebel Pop-R  and Smithwick Devil’s Horse are triggering violent strikes. Big 10″ worms worked slowly will raise them up when they go deep.  Live wild shiners soaked along these weed-beds are enticing their fare share of bass as well.   I have been getting fewer bites on live wild shiners,  but the average fish is heavier then the ones being caught on artificials.  On Lake Tohopekaliga,  Open water vegetation off  Brown’s Point has been holding plenty of bass.  Lake Kissimmee bass fishing charters have still been enjoying a great bite near Philadelphia Point.  The west side of Lake Cypress and north side of Lake Hatchineha have been excellent for those ripping Rat-l-traps through the submerged vegetation.

Cape Canaveral Inshore

The Kingfish and Cobia bite remains strong in 30-70 ft of water off Cape Canaveral.  It hasn’t been as easy to find concentrations of bait like it was a few weeks ago,  so it is important to get out early and start looking!  Slow trolling and drifting live baits while keeping an eye out for cruising fish has continued to put fish in the box. The kingfish are ranging from 15-40 lbs while the cobia have been running 25- 50 lbs.  I have been keeping multiple lines in the water as long as possible when a fish is hooked.  This is often the key to multiple hook-ups.  We have also caught some tremendous Barracuda lately,  one of which was just shy of 5 ft long!.  On spinning tackle  these fish provide drag screaming runs combined with aerial displays that you won’t soon forget.   The Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) fishing has been sporadic.  There have been some fish showing up in 125-170 ft of water around scattered sargassum weeds and debris.  Live pogies,  sardines and naked rigged ballyhoo have been catching a few.  Some bigger fish are being caught but they have been 50-60 miles out of Port Canaveral.

Catch ‘Em Up!

Capt. Rob D’Andrea

(321)514-2967

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