Every trip that I do starts with the
same goal - catch my clients a trophy bass and hopefully more than one.
For prospective clients wondering which guide to spend their day with,
this page can really come in handy because it is all about what we have
done lately. Here you can find our latest fishing report as well as the
fishing forecast for the upcoming season. If you are booking an Orlando
bass fishing guide trip within the next few weeks the latest fishing
report can be useful but if you will be booking a month out then the
Orlando fishing forecast will help know what to expect.
Orlando
Bass Fishing Forecast July - September - If
your first thought of bass fishing during this time of year is that it
is too hot to go fishing then you are missing out on the great fishing
we have during this time of year. Sure, it's hot but only for those of
us above the water! Our big fish don't leave and they don't stop biting.
During the Summer months everthing is possible from great artificial
fishing to live bait fishing. Most trips are 4 or 6 hours starting in
the morning but this is when the evening bite really starts to pick up.
This summer has been great with clients catching 25 bass per day using
live bait and up to 15 bass per day using artificial lures. Even though
we are still in summer the morning temperatures have been very
comfortable and almost on the nippy side.
Fall
Bass Fishing in Orlando October - December
- The fall months for us here in Orlando is
where Florida Bass Adventures clients get to see the action really turn
on with fish transitioning from their Summer pattern to a Fall pattern.
What changes? Overall not much but just what big bass need. The weather
gets cooler as cold fronts start to make their way down thus bringing
the water temperatures down. Bass that were working hard to maintain
their body mass now find it easier to eat and increase their weight. So,
the fish that we were catching in the summer that were 6 to 7 pounds
will now be 8 to 9 pounds feeding aggressively for longer periods of the
day.
Numbers and
size - While we do catch numbers of fish this time of year it is also
when we start focusing on just catching big bass that are 5lbs and up.
Size is always the goal but this time of year our bass eating more and
maintaining their body weight consistently. Average size for this time
of year would be 4 lbs on live bait and 2 lbs using artificials. Big
bass per day would be one at least over 7lbs just about each day. Cold
fronts begin making their way down but actually help the fishing in the
Fall months.
Weather -
As a client you really can't beat this time of year with excellent
weather, aggressive bass looking to get big with live bait and
artificial lures working equally well.
Winter Bass Fishing in Orlando December - June - While many in
Florida believe the spawn only happens in January and February I am here
to tell you that I have seen bass spawning as early as November and as
late as July. For the most part though December through June is the
length of our spawning season but can be cut short by warmer than normal
winters. During this time of year our bass can be extremely aggressive
as they move from pre spawn stages to full blown spawning. It is this
time of year that Florida became famous for using live bait because the
shiners we use are the primary food choice for big bass looking to get
ready for the spawn. Our live bait will range from 5 inches to as much
as 12 inches which can be rather entertaining to watch when a bass is
exploding on a bait this size.
Numbers and
size - While we do catch numbers of fish this time of year it can
fluctuate from year to year. My high number during this time frame is 80
bass which happened the first week of January. Overall I would say the
average is 25 bass per trip. Size is always the goal but this time of
year our bass carry more weight therefor will be larger than other times
of year. Average size for this time of year would be 5 lbs on live bait
and 4 lbs using artificials. Big bass per day would be one at least over
7lbs just about each day. Cold fronts can affect this result depending
on the severity.
Weather - As with most everyone this
time of year cold fronts are a constant with the weather changing daily.
In Florida you can expect anything from 26 degrees during our worst
winter to highs of 75 degrees. Every year is a little different so it is
best to come prepared. Unfortunately, catching big bass does not make
you feel any warmer so appropriate attire makes the day much more
enjoyable.
