Fishing

In Central Florida's Polk County

Our 554 lakes are excellent homes for largemouth bass – anglers catch so many here that we’re known as the "Bass Capital of the World." But in Central Florida's Polk County, there's more to be caught than just bass. Fish for bluegill (bream), crappie (speckled perch), catfish, shellcrackers and more. You don't have to be an experienced angler to reel in a big catch.

Video Tours

Click here to watch a fishing tip video with pro angler Chris Lane or here to learn more about Camp Mack's River Resort, located on the Kissimee River. Original videos from Polk County Sports Marketing's TV show, "Sports Central" on PGTV(may take a few moments to load)

Three Lakes Wildllife Management Area Nature Hike

05/17/2008
Paul Fellers will lead the hike looking for Red-cockaded Woo...
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Avon Park Air Force Range Wildflower Field Trip

05/31/2008
Paul Fellers will lead a trip to Avon Park Air Force Range l...
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Antiques, Art, and Oddities in Downtown Lake Wales

06/07/2008
Antique dealers, artist & artisans will participate in this ...
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Find a Fishing Guide
Fishing guides and charter services.

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Find a Fish Camp
Fishing getaways complete with lodging.

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Find a Boat Ramp
Boat ramp locations around Central Florida

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Feature Stories

Fishing Days and Campfire Nights

Florida's fish camps are as much a tradition as roadside fruit stands.
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Gone Fishin'

The fishing's great in Central Florida's Lakes District, even for the first timer.
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Point Your Bow to Central Florida

Aquatic recreation ranges from bamboo pole fishing to airboating.
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