Hi, I think you might get this question a lot but couldn't find much info online about it so thought i would ask, what lakes near international drive Florida (30 minute drive max) are best to fish for bass? I am from Scotland and currently on holiday for two weeks but have always wanted to catch a bass. Any help would be appreciated

You can catch a bass in almost any freshwater in south Florida, whether its a lake or a canal. If you want to catch a peacock you are in a good area. Peacock bass are prolific in that area. Good luck whatever you do.

I lived there on I-Drive so I know my I-Drive Bass.

 

The pond by the Auqa at Millennia Apartments... I used to live there. Bass galore in there. Weightless watermelon speed worm. This is public and pretty much a guarantee for a few bass.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Aqua+At+Millenia/@28.4844726,-81.4369522,192m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x88e77ea5c289363b:0x8556225945a675a9!2sAqua+At+Millenia!3m1!1s0x88e77ea5c289363b:0x8556225945a675a9

 

 

 

Also, it's a secret and fish at your own risk... I had permission and it is FULL of 10lb+ fish... Pond behind Home Depot named, Lake Millennia. I repeat, it is private so fish at your own risk! If you can get away with it, it is epic and I'm not dropping my name here for any permission. Try not to get in trouble.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Home+Depot+-+Millenia/@28.4968766,-81.4257949,767m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x88e77bfe2a9de213:0xafed9dd09eb1bbc5

 

Also, make sure you do Lake Tohopekaliga. I've got some other spots but I'm not talking!

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated. I know I will need a Florida fishing licence, will I also need to buy a permit to fish on these waters or is it free? Thanks

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated. I know I will need a Florida fishing licence, will I also need to buy a permit to fish on these waters or is it free? Thanks

 

You just need a temporary Florida freshwater license. I doubt FWC will ask for anything tho.   

You can catch a bass in almost any freshwater in south Florida, whether its a lake or a canal. If you want to catch a peacock you are in a good area. Peacock bass are prolific in that area. Good luck whatever you do.

There are not peacocks in orlando......

 

If you want to set something up on a real lake, butler chain is close and it full of monsters. 

There are not peacocks in orlando......

 

If you want to set something up on a real lake, butler chain is close and it full of monsters. 

Fa sho.

Yah, I figured it out. We have an International Drive and Mall in Miami. He never mentioned Orlando. I agree no Peacocks in Orlando. The Turkey Lake deal in Orlando is the best anywhere if you don't have a boat. Check out the rentals!