Sent you a PM Chuck7

[Dangermouse]

A few questions about coming to Florida

[Chuck7]

Dangermouse,
YOu may want to post that question to Rebel Hog as well/ He has lived in Florida much longer than I and has traveled the state much more than I. I sent you an online Florida camping directory though. I believe Camp Mack may be decent. I may try it myself .
c7

Also...when you come down in April I'd love to meet you somewhere for lunch or something.

[Chuck7]

Manager's Message

Cooler weather has arrived at Lake Kissimmee State Park. As the days grow shorter visitors are still enjoying some great fishing on Lake Kissimmee, while others are hiking on our 15 miles of trails or experiencing the real Florida on weekends and holidays at our 1876 cow camp. Have a chat with our cow hunter and see what life was like before A/C and automobiles.
Right now is a perfect time for camping. Lake Kissimmee"™s campground is starting to get busy so make your reservations NOW so you don"™t miss out on everything this park has to offer.

- Andy Noland, Park Manager
Welcome to Lake Kissimmee State Park
Florida's cowboy heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida "cow hunters" in an 1876-era cow camp, open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekends and holidays. White-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys, and bobcats have been seen in the park, located on the shores of lakes Kissimmee, Tiger, and Rosalie. Visitors enjoy boating, canoeing, and fishing in the picturesque lakes. Nature students can hike over 13 miles of trails to observe and study the abundant plant and animal life. Six miles of trails are open to equestrians. A large, shaded picnic area with pavilions is available. The park has full-facility campsites, as well as a primitive camping facility. The youth camping area can accommodate up to 50 people. The dark skies make stargazing a popular nighttime activity for campers. Located off State Road 60 15 miles east of Lake Wales.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Lake Kissimmee State Park, please call 863-696-1112.

Book Your Vacation Spot Now!

[Dangermouse]

Thanks for the tip, I will ask Rebel Hog. And I would be glad to meet you for lunch.

[Chuck7]

Sounds good brother...By the way I'm hearing fishing reports that our spawn may be starting now....if not..it should be good through the first week of April. I've loaded up on crappie . I'm going back this Sat. for one more big mess of crappie. We call them specks in Florida. After that I'm focusing on the bass. I've only got a 10 foot rigged up jon boat...so I just fish the small lakes in central Florida.

By far, Rebel Hog knows the area extremely better than I . I believe Kissimmee would give you a good shot at a 10 pound or plus bass. and there is a camp right there. If you decide to camp there I would drive down there to meet you. If you would like I can drive down there and get some imformation first hand. I've always wanted to check it out for myself. What size boat do ya got? And ,about how many will be with you?
Our lakes are for the most part very shallow. Expect to fish grass , cattails and thick weeds. For a guaranteed huge bass ..most outer staters fish wild shiners where there are bass. That works great. Other wise .weedless plastics work great. as well as weedless white spinner baits. Top water is good in the mornings.

Where I fish at, does have a camping spot but it is very small. I would not advise it. I also fish a management area weekly when I'm not hunting..but there is no camping there. We literally have 100s of lakes in the Disney area. ..maybe 1000s.