Where in Florida should I go for big pond bass?

[aranowitzj]

I am looking to go to Florida soon. I want to pond fish for big largemouth bass. But, I don’t know where to go in Florida.

[BareHook]

If you search the site, there is a lot of specific data depending on where you are located.

In general, use google maps for your area to locate ponds and start trying them out, almost every body of water holds bass, though I've found the older ponds that are at least 10 years old will have bigger fish.

 

Good luck!

[Hez]

Florida is a huge state.  You will have to be more specific on your location to get good advice. 

And welcome to Bass Resource!  

[geo g]

Any established body of water will have some big bass in it.   Smaller bass are quicker to react to a bait, so you just need to be patient and persistent.  We don't know your location, so go on google earth, and check all water bodies in your area.  Look for waters with some depth changes, vegetation, and some current from culverts, run off areas, and bridges.  Work the weed lines, drop-offs, and fall downs, hard.  Lots of fall downs after the hurricanes.  Wear a good pair of leather boots, and look where you walk.  Snakes will be around in some areas.  Good luck!

[soflabasser]

Almost any neighborhood pond,lake,river,canal, etc in Florida has big bass in it. Make sure to find one that is on public water and you should have good time. 

[hawgenvy]

Might as well start with the nearest pond. Any body of water in FL may have tons of bass, or it may not. Vegetation and cover/structure such as walls and bridges, steep banks are good signs. Also depth and clarity are favorable. Big submerged pipes that connect between bodies of water usually hold bass. Even a solitary stick in the water may have an associated giant bass. Solitary structure in general is a good target. A group of rocks. A shady spot. A little point. Wading birds and ospreys and anhingas are good signs. Places where nobody fishes are usually better. And don't overlook canals, especially canal intersections. Ponds that are close to canals are good spots as they usually connect to the canal with a big old pipe. Look for shopping centers or supermarkets that may have a pond behind the parking lot. Or ponds near office parks where you can go unnoticed after hours or on weekends. Drainage canals along the roads can be good. Residential ponds surrounded by 2 or 3 story rental apartments tend to be more angler friendly than ones surrounded by $5 million homes.

 

BTW, you can tell I've done some local pond fishing!

[soflabasser]

Went for a fishing trip this late afternoon in a local public pond to catch my first bass of 2018 and ended up catching 6 bass in less a hour. Would of caught more if I wanted to but I will fish more in the weekend. Bass are biting very good now and a quick limit should be easy to catch.