basshunterman9 Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 Hi all, I am currently up north and the winter has been a drag with the low temperatures suppressing the bass bite. I was wondering if there were good LMB/striped bass lakes in the southeast that might be good in the winter. Additionally, boat rentals on the lake would be great. I'm trying to plan a trip to the southeast but have been inundated with the number of lakes I can find online. Thanks in advance! Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 15, 2019 Super User Posted January 15, 2019 Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Not exactly certain have far 'south' you're willing to travel, but this place is pretty good. A-Jay Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 15, 2019 Global Moderator Posted January 15, 2019 Almost all of the LMB/striped bass lakes in my area are good in winter. I'm fairly certain it's the same story in Alabama and Georgia. Stripers love the cold and often school on the surface in winter Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 15, 2019 Super User Posted January 15, 2019 Largemouth, smallmouth and strippers can all be caught on the Alabama Rig this time of year. Rather than renting a bass boat, I recommend hiring a guide. Our lakes are big and challenging. Boat control can be a big issue. 1 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted January 15, 2019 Super User Posted January 15, 2019 Alabama rig 1 hour ago, roadwarrior said: Largemouth, smallmouth and strippers can all be caught on the Alabama Rig this time of year. Alabama rig, huh? Is that one you can hang multiple dollar bills from? Or maybe like a small stack of ones on can of Milwaukee's Best? Quote
Super User geo g Posted January 15, 2019 Super User Posted January 15, 2019 The best deal in the country is Turkey Lake in Orlando Florida. I half day rental is 25 dollars for a Tracker with trolling motor. The lake is limited access, catch and release only and has some quality bass. It is right next to Universal Studios and part of the Orlando Park System. You will need a reservation for boat rental. I have fished it six times and always caught quality bass. There are also RV spots to rent, and some cabin rentals in the park. If you choose to go I will give you some fishing tips. BPS supplies the Trackers. 2 Quote
basshunterman9 Posted January 16, 2019 Author Posted January 16, 2019 12 hours ago, geo g said: The best deal in the country is Turkey Lake in Orlando Florida. I half day rental is 25 dollars for a Tracker with trolling motor. The lake is limited access, catch and release only and has some quality bass. It is right next to Universal Studios and part of the Orlando Park System. You will need a reservation for boat rental. I have fished it six times and always caught quality bass. There are also RV spots to rent, and some cabin rentals in the park. If you choose to go I will give you some fishing tips. BPS supplies the Trackers. That looks awesome, thank you for sharing this. I may very well plan a trip there in a week or two! Any fishing tips you might have would be gratefully appreciated! Quote
Super User geo g Posted January 17, 2019 Super User Posted January 17, 2019 19 hours ago, basshunterman9 said: That looks awesome, thank you for sharing this. I may very well plan a trip there in a week or two! Any fishing tips you might have would be gratefully appreciated! Once you finalize your trip, make reservation for the tracker they book up quickly. Then PM me and I will give you a run down on the lake, what to use that works for me, and hot locations on the lake. There are only 6 trackers on the lake and no other traffic. There is also a typo map on line of the lake, so you will know the drop-offs, shallow flats, and run off areas. I don't think you will be disappointed with this lake. You can also fish from the shore even after the rental is over. We went to a national football coaching clinic in Orlando every year and would fish the lake 2 or 3 mornings and then go to the clinic. It was always the highlight of the trip. Quote
Fishing_FF Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 2 hours ago, geo g said: Once you finalize your trip, make reservation for the tracker they book up quickly. Then PM me and I will give you a run down on the lake, what to use that works for me, and hot locations on the lake. There are only 6 trackers on the lake and no other traffic. There is also a typo map on line of the lake, so you will know the drop-offs, shallow flats, and run off areas. I don't think you will be disappointed with this lake. You can also fish from the shore even after the rental is over. We went to a national football coaching clinic in Orlando every year and would fish the lake 2 or 3 mornings and then go to the clinic. It was always the highlight of the trip. Have you fished it within the last month? I've fished it for the last 2 Saturdays in a row, and know the catch numbers are down. Quote
Super User geo g Posted January 17, 2019 Super User Posted January 17, 2019 No, I haven’t fished it recently but it has been consistant the past six times I fished it over a six year span. I have always been there in feb or March over that span. If it were closer to me I would fish it more often. Still the best rental deal around. Quote
Fishing_FF Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 5 hours ago, geo g said: No, I haven’t fished it recently but it has been consistant the past six times I fished it over a six year span. I have always been there in feb or March over that span. If it were closer to me I would fish it more often. Still the best rental deal around. Nice! The lake is suffering as the water temp flipped quickly from the heavy cold December rains we got in the Orlando area. The lake is also high, by several feet from the rain, which is killing the grasses and pad fields. The fish are still catchable, but they're offshore, not pre-spawn like in Toho. I won't be back out there until Feb 23rd, but if I hear anything before then, I'll post an update. Quote
HeyCoach Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 You can find boat rentals on Guntersville Quote
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