I am moving to Florida in a week. No more winter. So, job hunting, join a church, volunteer work, fishing, beaches, saltwater fishing, a little snake hunting, not in that order. I'd like to live on the SE Atlantic coast, but may not be able to afford it. I don't know anything about the Tampa-to-Ft. Myers area. Between Kissimmee and the Everglades the cost of living looks more affordable for me and full of bass fishing choices.
My question is, which lakes are more shorebound friendly? I'd like to live closer to where I play and commute to work, the opposite of the way it's been the first half of my life. Not to stereotype but the pics I've seen make it look like if you don't have a boat you fish a heavily-used public pier or you take your chances with swamp, trespassing on someone's backyard, or alligators!
Any advice on best lakes to fish from shore? Thanks in advance
Chris
