Fishing in Disneyworld

[fishinchicks]

Has anyone gone on a fishing excursion at Disneyworld? They have a CPR only bass lake that you can go with a guide for a certain amount of time. Any suggestions? We are going on a vacation with 7 kids, and 5 adults. Most want to go to Disneyworld, so we may be there for a day or two, as that is all time would allow. There are only a couple of us that would love to fish while down there.

Thank you in advance for any helpful advice!

[Crank It Up Pro]

I have not personally did one but I believe it is Bay Lake and it is right on the Disney grounds. Suppose to be great fishing for numbers and descent size, Think the guides use pontoon boats but who cares you'll be catching bass and we won't be. Let me know if you do it and how it was.

[big musk411]

I have been fishing in disney world. We went with a guide on the lake that the magic kingdom and all the resorts are on. The fishing was excellent, we caught about 12-15 bass, a couple of big crappies and a catfish. Most of the bass were in the 4-6lb range that we landed. I lost one that the guide estimated at eight pounds. The lake record at the time was around 13 pounds I think. We were using live shiners, I don't know how we would have done without bait[they give you the option of bait, extra $$]

I would like to note that the guides rods were dump, bring your own and you wont loose your eight pounder! Also you could fish on your own and probably do quite well, I saw lots of big bass under the docks while waiting for the ferry boats.

I would definatly reccomend fishing down there, its more fun!

[TurnUpTheFishing]

I have gone on the guided trips several times. Like others said lots of bass caught and decent size, averaging around 3 pounds. We were there in late June, which isnt the best time though. We fished mostly with shiners and did really well, one trip we used plastics and didnt catch as many.

Definatley bring a couple rods if your staying on property with access to the lake. We stayed at the Wilderness campground and after hours my cousin and I fished off the guide boat/ferry dock and did awsome for both bass and HUGE gills, Im numbers of 10"+ fish. I almost had more fun fishing in the evening off the docks than on the guide trips.

Only downside is the trips are short and it seemed like they were not too worried about getting you to a spot and fishing quickly.

[fishinchicks]

Thanks for the info. We are not staying on Disney property - our main reason for going to Florida is the Hershey's Kissables 300 and the Daytona 500. We are taking two minivans with six people in each one. Hmmm. What do I leave out so I can pack the fishing rods?

One more question - what about a fishing license or a web site where I can find out the regs?

[TurnUpTheFishing]

If your going out on Disney property you dont need one. If you plan on fishing other waters you can pick one up at baitshops, sporting goods stores, gas stations, etc, just like here in MN.

[toonfish]

The BASS tour ws on that lake this year....or I saw a replay of a tourney on the outdoor channel....Kind of funny watching those guys fish with all the parks,rides and people in the background...