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sharondl
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Status: offline |  Posted - 14 Mar 2006 : 21:54:01  
| visiting in may whey hey!!!!!!!!!!!!
anyone any advice on fishing trips in orlando area or within few hours 2 adult 2 kids would be great
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Robert5988
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Status: offline | Posted - 14 Mar 2006 : 22:06:00
| Sea fishing on either coast is good.
Probably the nearest place to go on an organised fishing trip is Port Canaveral about 45 miles west of Orlando on the SR528. Can be expensive for 4 people.
You can pick up cheap(collapsible) rods, tackle and bait from Wal-Mart(near the beaches) and there are plenty of places to park and surf fish anywhere on the Atlantic coast east of Orlando. Melbourne Beach at the western end of the SR192 is a good place to spend a day.
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andrewmckay5
 Canada
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Status: offline | Posted - 14 Mar 2006 : 22:13:15
| Sharon,
may be a bit to far to travel( 2 and 1/2 hour drive) but the Boca Grand area is known as the Tarpon capital of the world. Some fantastic beaches around there aswell.
This is a bit long but may be useful:
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Fishing
Tarpon reigns as the king of southwest Florida fish — the Silver King, to be exact, named for its silver-dollarlike scales. Boca Grande Pass is one of the most celebrated spots in the world for catching the feisty fighter. Nonresidents age 16 and over who wish to fish must obtain a license unless fishing from a vessel or pier covered by its own license. You can buy inexpensive, temporary nonresident licenses at county tax collectors' offices and most Kmarts and bait shops. Check local regulations for season, size, and catch restrictions.
Deep-Sea Party Boats
KING FISHER FLEET
941-639-0969
website link edited]
1200 W. Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda
33950
At Fishermen's Village Marina
Deep-sea fishing aboard a 35-foot boat with a 20-year-old operation.
Fishing Charters/Outfitters
BOCA GRANDE FISHING GUIDES ASSOCIATION
800-667-1612
PO Box 676
Boca Grande
33921
Organization of more than 50 qualified charter guides especially knowledgeable about tarpon.
CAPTAIN JACK’S CHARTERS
941-475-4511
1450 Beach Rd
Englewood Beach
34223
At the Englewood Bait House.
Half-day, full-day, night, overnight, and weekend trips.
FISHING UNLIMITED
239-964-0907
800-4-TARPON
370 E. Railroad Ave
PO Box 1407
Boca Grande
33921
Outfitters, fly shop, guides and charters, authorized Orvis dealer.
KING FISHER FLEET
941-639-0969
[website link edited]
1200 W. Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda
33950
At Fishermen's Village Marina.
Back-bay fishing charters.
TARPON HUNTER GUIDE SERVICES
941-743-6622
265 Lomond Dr. #B
Port Charlotte
33953
Charters aboard the Tarpon Hunter II in Charlotte Harbor and backwaters. Specialties include fly and light-tackle fishing.
Fishing Piers
BAYSHORE FISHING PIER
22967 Bayshore Dr
Charlotte Harbor
At the mouth of the Peace River.
ENGLEWOOD BEACH (Anger) PIER
Along Beach Rd. East of the drawbridge.
GASPARILLA FISHING PIER SOUTH
Near Courtyard Plaza. North end of Gasparilla Rd. Gasparilla Island.
An old railroad bridge.
GILCHIRST PARK
Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda
Cast into the brackish waters where the Peace River empties into the gulf.
PORT CHARLOTTE BEACH PARK
941-627-1628
4500 Harbor Blvd
Port Charlotte
33952
Southeast end of Harbor Blvd
Part of a beach and pool recreational center, it offers fishing clinics."
andrew
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Robert5988
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Status: offline | Posted - 15 Mar 2006 : 15:46:44
| As Andrew states the Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande is the best sports fishing in Florida. Tarpon of 100lbs are often landed(and released as they are un-eatable). However it is for serious fishermen and specialist tackle is used and it is very expensive. I have sometimes hooked a Tarpon from the shore but unfortunately never got close to landing one as they leap in the air and simply break your line; even though that line is strong enough to land 50lb sharks.
It depends how serious you are about fishing and how much you wish to spend. Hiring a boat with a skipper(as Paul suggests) is a good way to be pretty certain of landing some decent fish. If you do go out on a boat make sure that you are well protected against the sun - it is very easy to get badly sunburned. | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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Pelican
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 Mar 2007 : 15:12:21
| Hi Sharon
On US27 near the junction with US50 (Colonial drive) there is a tackle shop on the left hand side. If you go in there the guy will give you lots of tips on lake fishing near by. I have been many times on Lake Minneola not far from the tackle shop and its a fish a cast on light tackle. The kids would have a great time!! Note - you do need a florida licience though.
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blott
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 Mar 2007 : 15:40:08
| Lake Toho or East Lake Toho are famous for big mouth bass.
Lake Toho is at the end of Poinciana Boulevard at Southport off the 192 or the Kissimmee Lakefront park (turn under the historic archway off the 192 and turn left in the town).
East Lake Toho is off the 192 near St Cloud.
If you're over 16 you need a fishing licence in Florida which you can get at Wal-Mart, bait & tackle shops, etc. |
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walgreensfan
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Status: offline | Posted - 30 Mar 2007 : 14:27:12
| hi sharon
we were in florida in feb and we tried a place in the cocoa beach area
the name of the charter boat company was called EZ CATCH phone number is: 1-877-392-2824
prices are:adults 2hr trip $34 child $21 departs 5,7:30 & 10am or 12,3,5:30 & 7pm
4hr trips $59 for adults $39 child
you fish in the intercoastal waterways sal[bad language filtered out]er depth of water is 18inches to 4 feet!! i know! you have to see it to believe it the boats are moored in a place called KELLY PARK 100yrds off banana river road which is off the 528 jnct52 i think?
we caught several puffer fish and pin fish and saw two wild dolphins and manatees that was worth the money alone! | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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