Markham park davie,fl

[Bassnewbie94]

Hey guys I'm new to the forum but not new to the south florida area. I recently got a boat and wanted to see if anyone has fished out of Markham park in sunrise. If so which boat ramp did you launch from and any info on which baits work the best would be great. I'm pretty new to bass fishing so any info is greatly appreciated thanks.

[topwaterrob]

There's a ramp to the canal running North by the camping area.  Take a left when you come in its about a quarter mile off that main road.  Haven't been there in a while so couldn't tell you how fishing's been.

[Bassnewbie94]

Ok thanks I know which one you're talking about. I live 10 minutes away from the park so I figured it might be a good spot for me to get my feet wet a couple times a week after work. 

[geo g]

I have fished both the east/west canal right off SR84, and the north canal at the camp ground in my boat..  I have caught lots of junk fish in the north canal.  I have been told there are now snakeheads in the north canal.  It has been years since I have fished either.  The north canal has a shallow spot in the middle of the big lake.  20 years ago it had a warning marker on it.  You could catch a bunch of bass cranking off this shallow spot.  It is  surrounded by 20 feet of water all around and a sudden drop off.  Also the ramps at the camp ground is super slippy so don't get the back wheels wet, or you might not get out.  4 wheel drive no problems!

 

The east/west canal has a shallow spot at the third bridge along 84 to the west.  The shallow spot is from old concrete dumped into the canal from the construction of the road.  A few guys have lost lower units in the canal during low water conditions.  I have not had great days catching bass in either canal.  I'm sure there are plenty in both of these canals.  

 

From the bank at the park itself, I have had good luck at the road bridges on the park road.  I have caught both peacock and bass at these bridges.  Most are either under the bridges, or right at the opening.

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

[Bassnewbie94]

Thanks so much for the advice it was very helpful. I took the boat out this past weekend launched out of the north canal and fished for about two hours with no luck.  Went back this week after work and fished the banks around the bridge next to the mountain bike trails and caught a couple little guys. Nothing big but it just feels good to catch something. Don't really think I will launch the boat again, but I will defiantly be back to work the banks in a few other areas I saw.

[BASSMASTER2019 FL]

Hey have fished in markham park a few times caught some bass in the back by the Rv parks