Well,retirement is finally here. I move to PG in a couple of days and after a week or so of getting the family settled I'll be looking for a place to cast a line for bass. Looking for small lake,river,or pond suggestions for some bank fishing till I get my first kayak.

Welcome to the area! I've lived here for 37 yrs and love it. It truly is paradise!

A few months ago if I remember right, I and another poster gave you a few options when you were getting ready to leave Ohio,  I believe. Check out the north end of the Peace River, Babcock Ranch area, any canal east of US 41 in Port Charlotte and North Port, (especially Coco Plub) Webb Lake, Lake Suzy, Lettuce Lake and my favorite Shell Creek. 

Let me know if you need directions. 

 

Mike

Thanks Mike.

Right now I'm just hoping I can get to my new house in PG!!  I'm on the way down and was blessed to finally find a motel room south of Atlanta. I'm a tad over 500 miles from PG and the tv guy is saying there might be a shortage of gasoline! Sure didn't plan on this. Movers are supposed to show up Friday morning. Fishing isn't too important at the moment!

On 10/5/2016 at 10:32 AM, Mike L said:

Welcome to the area! I've lived here for 37 yrs and love it. It truly is paradise!

A few months ago if I remember right, I and another poster gave you a few options when you were getting ready to leave Ohio,  I believe. Check out the north end of the Peace River, Babcock Ranch area, any canal east of US 41 in Port Charlotte and North Port, (especially Coco Plub) Webb Lake, Lake Suzy, Lettuce Lake and my favorite Shell Creek. 

Let me know if you need directions. 

 

Mike

 

Mike heading down to PG in November.  My aunt bought a place and plan on coming down a couple times a year.  I was hoping you could let me know what would be a few good spots for largemouth and maybe panfish (my 5 year old fishes with me)  May have access to kayaks, if not looking for shore fishing spots.  I am also looking for a good ocean guide as well for me, my son, and buddy who is coming along.  Thanks! 

Sorry to break the news, but we are not exactly the bass capital! Freshwater opportunities in the general area are very limited. There is a ton of water but most of it is private properties. I used to chase Google Maps but gave it up for that reason. I have been here 4 years and am very disappointed. I have the same 3 or 4 places that I go to over and over. You have to be adventurous and willing to drive to find better fishing. I am just too lazy to chase it!   ?

This part of the state has very good saltwater fishing so it would be a good idea to do some saltwater fishing when you visit.