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  1. #1
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    fishing trips

    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

    sharon


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    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.

    If you want more info send me a PM.


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    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:
    "
    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
    http://www.orlandovillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-1338.aspx


  4. #4
    wrpac00
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    I am going fishing in August from Clearwater but as said it is not that cheap ($400) to hire the boat for the day but everything apart from food and drink is included.


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    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.


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    Robert,

    a very good friend of ours is a keen fisherman (especially Carp) and has rented our villa for the last 3 years in May to go Tarpon fishing. There is a charter on Boca Grande he swears by; last year in one evening he and his son caught 5 tarpon all over 100lb and one was of 135lb I believe. If you are planning on visiting that part of Florida let me know and I will get the Charters name. Very decent chap aswell; he refused to take them out on 3 occassions as the weather off shore was not good for fishing and he suspected they wouldn't catch anything.

    andrew
    http://www.orlandovillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-1338.aspx


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    We're going to Clearwater Beach next week, other half and son want to fish so I will post any findings on here.
    KJH


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    thanks for help will contact some a get prices etc
    sharon


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    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.

    Nick


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    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.
    blott


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