my orlando vacation - fishing

Fishing in Orlando
What you need to know before you go

The lakes just south of Orlando are home to some of the biggest largemouth bass you'll find. In fact, the B.A.S.S. all time record tournament catch was pulled from Lake Toho, a huge 18,810-acre lake stretching south from the city of Kissimmee. Located just minutes from Disney and other area theme parks, Lake Toho is the perfect addition to any Orlando vacation.

Listed below you'll find a directory of fishing guides and tackle shops in the area that can outfit you for a great day of bass fishing.

If saltwater flats fishing is your passion instead, great fishing can be found less than an hour away to the east. Mosquito Lagoon near Kennedy Space Center has been referred to as the "Redfish Capital of the World." Numerous world records for redfish and spotted seatrout have been established in these pristine waters. This area offers anglers a light tackle or saltwater fly fishing experience you'll never forget.

Deep sea sport fishing enthusiasts can find an abundance of deep sea fishing charters leaving from Daytona and Cape Canaveral. Kingfish, barracuda, and bonita are the primary catches in the summer -- grouper and snapper in the winter. Farther off-shore, blue marlin, sailfish, dolphin fish, tuna and giant wahoo can be found almost year-round, but more so in the warmer months.

On the west coast, the Tampa Bay area is famous for its tarpon fishing.