Fishing Reports
368 Fishing Reports
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
85°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
89°
Fishing hard edge of hydrilla wall.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Had current at mouth of opening, submerged hydrilla edges.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
91°
Caught around ten today on Eustis throwing an aruku Shad wild shiner on Kistler rods and Kistler Chromium reels
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Points
My success with a frog was literally zero until I got this Toad Thumper! Walking it with the Cara Amistad along the outside edge of thick vegetation. Boom!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Crappie
Use these dingers 🔥🔥🔥
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
The highlight of the day came when I pitched my lure under a dock, letting it fall right at the edge of the grass line in about 3–4 feet of water. Almost immediately, I felt a strong, deliberate thump and set the hook hard. The fish surged into the grass and wrapped me up for a moment, but steady pressure brought it free. After a spirited fight with a few strong dives under the dock, I brought in a beautiful largemouth bass measuring 19.5 inches and weighing approximately 4 pounds. The fish was healthy and thick — a perfect example of the quality bass that make Lake Rousseau a favorite among Florida anglers. Even in less-than-ideal weather, Lake Rousseau delivered. The combination of heavy rain and cooler temperatures seemed to position the fish tight to cover, and the grass lines along docks proved to be the ticket. Patience, precise casting, and working the bait slow paid off with an excellent catch. Conditions Recap: • Weather: Heavy, steady rain; overcast skies • Water: Slightly stained, calm • Structure: Grass lines along wooden docks • Presentation: Slow and deliberate around pilings and grass edges • Result: One memorable 19.5” (4 lb) largemouth bass, plus a few smaller bites throughout the day
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
I hit the water under heavy clouds and light, steady rain, targeting eel grass beds known to hold fish this time of year. The air was cool, and the low light gave the water a silvery sheen, with just enough visibility to spot the subtle movement in the grass. After working the area patiently with a slow retrieve, I felt that classic thump and set the hook into a solid fish. The fight was strong but manageable, with the fish diving into the grass and testing my line a few times. After a brief but exciting battle, I landed a healthy 15-inch fish, pulled right from the thick eel grass. It was a rewarding catch given the challenging conditions — proof that overcast, rainy days can still produce quality fish if you stick to your plan and work the structure carefully. Conditions: • Weather: Overcast, light rain • Water: Cool, moderate clarity • Structure: Dense eel grass beds • Technique: Slow retrieve over grass, watching for subtle strikes
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Topwater Prop
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
I like to go fishing here caught bluegill and largemouth bass
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Water Temperature
86°
Fished in a tournament, got to fish the area outside Goblets Cove along the reeds and open water with a Biobait Enticer worm in watermelon red and got 11 total, biggest was 4.11lbs, pictured with the next biggest. Started fishing the edges of the reeds and pads getting 3 and then just threw out towards the middle of the lake and caught the rest of them along a drop off and a shell bed. Flipped a watermelon red craw some and got broke off and missed a few in the pads and reeds.yum
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
86°
Went out to pre fish for a tournament but only put 3 in the boat, main area that I wanted to work had boats on it. Work with the Yum Swim n Dinger in watermelon pearl and the Biobait Enticer worm in watermelon red. Biggest, pictured, was just over 2lbs. Fished outside of Goblets Cove and up in Shingle Creek
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Bluegill
Was on a Ned Rig with a Googan blazin worm
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
86°
Water finally high enough to get out. Tried to get into the second cove but floating weeds and hydrilla kept us from getting in, so we got into the first cove after fighting with the hydrilla and got a couple. Fish were at the edges of the floating pads and mats. Biggest was 2.88lbs, pictured. Left and went across the lake and fished the reed line, got a few bites but no luck. Moved out a little bit and fished along the hydrilla edges and got a couple more, pound and a half. Let the wind push us across towards the deep hole and hooked a few but they got off.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Soft Jerkbaits
Structure
Docks
Another great day targeting docks with the Whiplash shad. Great way to put up numbers and have fun.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Points
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Bluegill
Bottom is coated in snot grass and other debris so I started fishing higher in the water column. Ripping the crank bait up and then letting it fall without touching the bottom.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Points
Forage
Bluegill
Nothing biting in the lily pads so I tried to find points and coves. Dragging the bottom along a point and got this guy.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Underspins
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Paddle tail was on a Googan “Saucy underspin” hook Slow retrieval
