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The Kissimmee River is a river in south-central Florida.
Together with a chain of lakes, it forms the headwaters of the
Kissimmee-Okeechobee-Everglades ecosystem. The floodplane of
the 100 mile long river supports a diverse community of
waterfowl, wading birds, fish, and other wildlife.
In the 1950s the Kissimmee was dredged into a canal, C-38,
offering better navigation and flood control. However time has
proven that this was a bad idea, the improved water flow lead to
major problems in the downstream environment. Efforts are
currently underway to reverse the process and re-introduce the
many oxbows in the river that slowed the water.
The Kissimmee Chain of lakes is made up of over six consistent
bodies of water. Lakes Weohyakapka, Kissimmee, Tiger, Rosalie,
Hatchineha and Cypress make up what most anglers consider the
Kissimmee Chain. Lakes Marian and Jackson lie just east of Lake
Kissimmee while East and West lakes Tohopekaliga, Russell,
Gentry and the Alligator Chain of lakes runs to the north of
Cypress Lake.
Our fishing reports for this chain will focus on the 6 primary
Kissimmee Chain of lakes, with Kissimmee, Hatchineha and
Cypress being the most common.
Together with a chain of lakes, it forms the headwaters of the
Kissimmee-Okeechobee-Everglades ecosystem. The floodplane of
the 100 mile long river supports a diverse community of
waterfowl, wading birds, fish, and other wildlife.
In the 1950s the Kissimmee was dredged into a canal, C-38,
offering better navigation and flood control. However time has
proven that this was a bad idea, the improved water flow lead to
major problems in the downstream environment. Efforts are
currently underway to reverse the process and re-introduce the
many oxbows in the river that slowed the water.
The Kissimmee Chain of lakes is made up of over six consistent
bodies of water. Lakes Weohyakapka, Kissimmee, Tiger, Rosalie,
Hatchineha and Cypress make up what most anglers consider the
Kissimmee Chain. Lakes Marian and Jackson lie just east of Lake
Kissimmee while East and West lakes Tohopekaliga, Russell,
Gentry and the Alligator Chain of lakes runs to the north of
Cypress Lake.
Our fishing reports for this chain will focus on the 6 primary
Kissimmee Chain of lakes, with Kissimmee, Hatchineha and
Cypress being the most common.
Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
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Fishing Report Archives
West Lake Toho - Nov 25, 2006
Bass are hitting live shiners along grass lines in the more wind protected
areas of the lake. While some anglers are venturing out early, the majority
of fish are coming during the middle of the day after the water has warmed
some and the fish are more active.
Crappie catches are good around Marker 26 for anglers trolling and
drifting with small jigs and Hal Flies. The better colors have been blue and
white or green and chartreuse combinations. Most of these panfish are
coming in water about 8 feet deep.
Lake Kissimmee - Nov 2, 2006
Though few anglers have been taking advantage of the awesome weather
conditions, those going are finding consistent catches of bass around
shoreline hydrilla. With temperatures being mild, the bass are active
throughout the day and are hitting a variety of artificial and natural baits.
Live wild shiners, plastic worms and crankbaits seem to be working best.
With winds being primarily out of the northeast right now, anglers need to
stay close to northerly shorelines. The North Cove area should offer both
shelter from strong winds and decent numbers of bass.
Black crappie, also known as speckled perch in the south, have been slow
to bite on Kissimmee this year. While other waterways are producing
decent numbers of the panfish, few are being taken at Kissimmee. This
could also be due to the fact that few anglers are targeting them at this
large lake. Those that are finding them are drifting and trolling with small
jigs and live minnows in open water adjacent to weed lines or other types
of vegetation.
Lake Kissimmee - Sep 26, 2006
Last weekend's bass tournament at Lake Kissimmee produced good
numbers of bass, with a 9-pounder winning big bass. Dark-colored plastic
worms have been the choice artificial, though most non-tournament
anglers are using live wild shiners. Outside edges of grass lines are
producing best, with bass being active throughout the day. Mornings and
late afternoons have been best.
Anglers are getting good numbers of bluegill and shellcracker around lines
of vegetation in clean water, especially in areas where grass and lily pads
are mixed together. Try live crickets, worms and Beetle Spins for the
panfish.
West Lake Toho - Sep 26, 2006
Bass and panfish activity has been good though few anglers are venturing
out to take advantage. By far the best bait has been live wild shiners,
especially the medium-sized baits. Outside edges of grass lines and
shellbeds have been producing the best fish. Most anglers are starting
around dawn and fishing until mid-day, though activity seems to taper off
around 11 a.m.
Water levels are coming up little by little and recent heavy rain storms may
create some areas of water flow, which should help concentrate schooling
bass in open water areas.
Bluegill and a few shellcracker are taking live crickets and worms along
banks, piers and docks, especially along the north end of the lake.
Speckled perch are active between Paradise and Mackinson islands
especially along 6 to 8 foot depths. Most anglers are using live minnows
fished about 3 to 4 feet down.
West Lake Toho - Nov 25, 2006
Bass are hitting live shiners along grass lines in the more wind protected
areas of the lake. While some anglers are venturing out early, the majority
of fish are coming during the middle of the day after the water has warmed
some and the fish are more active.
Crappie catches are good around Marker 26 for anglers trolling and
drifting with small jigs and Hal Flies. The better colors have been blue and
white or green and chartreuse combinations. Most of these panfish are
coming in water about 8 feet deep.
Lake Kissimmee - Nov 2, 2006
Though few anglers have been taking advantage of the awesome weather
conditions, those going are finding consistent catches of bass around
shoreline hydrilla. With temperatures being mild, the bass are active
throughout the day and are hitting a variety of artificial and natural baits.
Live wild shiners, plastic worms and crankbaits seem to be working best.
With winds being primarily out of the northeast right now, anglers need to
stay close to northerly shorelines. The North Cove area should offer both
shelter from strong winds and decent numbers of bass.
Black crappie, also known as speckled perch in the south, have been slow
to bite on Kissimmee this year. While other waterways are producing
decent numbers of the panfish, few are being taken at Kissimmee. This
could also be due to the fact that few anglers are targeting them at this
large lake. Those that are finding them are drifting and trolling with small
jigs and live minnows in open water adjacent to weed lines or other types
of vegetation.
Lake Kissimmee - Sep 26, 2006
Last weekend's bass tournament at Lake Kissimmee produced good
numbers of bass, with a 9-pounder winning big bass. Dark-colored plastic
worms have been the choice artificial, though most non-tournament
anglers are using live wild shiners. Outside edges of grass lines are
producing best, with bass being active throughout the day. Mornings and
late afternoons have been best.
Anglers are getting good numbers of bluegill and shellcracker around lines
of vegetation in clean water, especially in areas where grass and lily pads
are mixed together. Try live crickets, worms and Beetle Spins for the
panfish.
West Lake Toho - Sep 26, 2006
Bass and panfish activity has been good though few anglers are venturing
out to take advantage. By far the best bait has been live wild shiners,
especially the medium-sized baits. Outside edges of grass lines and
shellbeds have been producing the best fish. Most anglers are starting
around dawn and fishing until mid-day, though activity seems to taper off
around 11 a.m.
Water levels are coming up little by little and recent heavy rain storms may
create some areas of water flow, which should help concentrate schooling
bass in open water areas.
Bluegill and a few shellcracker are taking live crickets and worms along
banks, piers and docks, especially along the north end of the lake.
Speckled perch are active between Paradise and Mackinson islands
especially along 6 to 8 foot depths. Most anglers are using live minnows
fished about 3 to 4 feet down.