I moved to Florida last year and love fishing here.
I've seen many gators in the lakes I fish and find them to not be so aggressive towards humans. I fish from the banks and sucked right now but don't getting a small 10' jon boat.
When I see a big gator kind of swim more towards me I'll get out of dodge but for the most part they don't seem interested.
I did have a gator swim after my top water lure one. The other day I was fishing and there was a baby gator right near me in the water just waiting. Lol
Overall it seems like it you leave the gators alone they will leave you alone. Lots of good tips here.
Thanks for this website.
Happy fishing everyone!!