Stayed at the ross lake resort for a few days this weekend and thought wed give the fishing a try. Lake rousseau bill burgess of lake rousseau rv and fishing said bluegill and shellcracker are hitting on wigglers and crickets, and one report had them going for hot dogs. The deeper river channel is always good to locate and fish underwater bends. Fishing lake oahe our fishing usually starts in mid april right after the ice goes out, which is prime time for trophy northern pike, and the bite runs into the fall. While the weather is cool, focus efforts near the channels and deeper portions of the lake. The souths best shellcracker holes hunting and fishing. Lake rousseau gheenoe trip 45 microskiff dedicated to. A hefty 46,000 acres, the lake is due east of ocala. The rainbow river and withlacooche rivers feed lake rousseau. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including catfish, carp, largemouth bass, crappie and breambluegill here. Lake rousseau bill burgess of lake rousseau rv and fishing said crappie are hitting while trolling jigs using a long pole, and also using a minnow underneath a bobber. Florida lake tarpon and lake guntersville shellcrackers.
Scdnr freshwater fishing report the edgefield advertiser. Shellcracker fishing remains very strong, but fish have gotten a little harder to locate. Bluegill and shellcracker are hitting on crickets and wigglers on the. Walleye fishing lake oahe from the outpost lodge, pierre, sd. Lake rousseau is a great spot to fish for largemouth bass, crappie also called speckled perch, bluegill, shellcrackers and other bream and. The serpentine channel winding through rousseau averages about 15 feet deep. From our boat ramp or boat docks you can access prime fishing spots quickly. Lake rousseau rv and fishing resort 10811 coveview terrace, crystal river 34428 and ramp is located on the lakes southwest side and about three miles from its west end. The stewart family welcomes you to lake rousseau rv and fishing resort in sunny citrus county, florida. Lake rousseau fl florida fishing lakes for largemouth bass. Lake rousseau information guide jim porters guide to bass fishing. While we did not fish for them ourselves, we did watch a local angler catch 19 that collectively tipped the. The predominant uses are boating recreation, sport fishing, and flood control. Florida power corp operated a hydroelectric plant from 1909 to 1965 at the western end of the.
Bob of anglers resort in dunnellon reports bass fishing on lake rousseau has been fair for those using wild shiners. Shakey head w zoom trick worm, paca craws, lipless bps crankbait, kvd squarebill tenn shad, wiggle wart shad, biggest fish i have seen caught was on a wiggle wart way back up the river and it went 8. Lake rousseau bill burgess of lake rousseau rv and fishing. It was created in the early 1900s when the river was dammed. Catching bluegill and shellcracker on kentuckhy lake. Lake rousseau fishing guides withlacoochee river dunnellon. An impoundment of the withlacoochee river, as part of the original cross florida barge canal project, this large lake is full of cypress trees, hyacinth and pennywort islands and sometimes hydrilla. Jun 23, 20 upstream is lake rousseau 3,400 acre pool at elevation elv. I will have my booth at the river city hunting and fishing expo in council bluffs, iowa and i will also be doing some seminars on fishing lake oahe and lake sharpe.
On the enclosed map, it can be found just off county road 488, at the end of northcutt avenue. Farther north, but having an equally good reputation for bream fishing, is lake george. Lake rousseau is a reservoir on the withlacoochee river in central florida, on the boundary of levy county to the northwest, marion county to the northeast, and citrus county to the south. The navigational challenges dont go unnoticed, but sure make for great bass fishing. Lake rousseau, florida fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fishing season updates, fly shop and fishing guides, and fly fishing weather. Angler guide provides fishing enthusiasts with relevant information about fishing lake rousseau and the rivers, streams and lakes in florida. For bluegill fish around docks or brush in 37 feet of water with crickets. At the western end of the lake, near the dam at inglis, is the lake rousseau rv park and fishing resort, 352 7956336. Now is the time to strike a trot to the lake and wet a hook for these babies. Abundant cover and structure grow plenty of bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish, black crappie. Hi, this is captain john leech and this is your fishing report for october 9th.
Both walleye and smallmouth bass patrol the lake feeding on the vast schools of perch. The major tributaries to lake istokpoga are josephine creek and arbuckle creek, which are located in the northwest and north areas of the lake, respectively. Rousseau is primarily a bass fishing lake because of the abundance of vegetation and natural cover. Fly fishing report and forecast for lake cavanaugh, washington.
Care should be taken when operating a motor boat in this lake because it is filled with cypress snags and stumps. Theyre being caught in both good numbers and good size, 12 inches or longer, weighing 11 12 pounds. Citrus county fishing report citrus county chronicle. The map also shows hotspots where our fishing junkies. Live baiting largemouths on lake rousseau coastal angler.
For additional information on lake rousseau and the surrounding water follow these links, lake rousseau resort, bass fishing guide. Rousseau is also an excellent lake for giant shellcrackers. Fishing with darl black guide service blackwolfe communications. Boat access to the lake is available for a small fee at private ramps at claytor lake state park, lighthouse bridge, and. The 24 miles of improved shoreline, plus its enhanced open areas, give boaters and waders a super shot at spectacular catches. Although the fishing was real good, catching both big basscrappy and quantity but it.
We heard from a few guys up at the resort that trolling was. Current conditions, fishing reports, maps, water levels, boating, camping, articles, blogs, and photos. Florida has more than 7,700 named lakes and ponds and over 10,000 miles of streams and rivers, all brimming with bream. Although the fishing was real good, catching both big basscrappy and quantity but it was still somewhat spotty. Pound for pound, there is not another fish that out pulls these little bullies. I took gary carpenter whos a buddy of mine from down in the ft myer area. Lake oahe boasts fantastic fishing for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, catfish, white bass, and salmon. Consult flyfishing reports and forecasts at whacking fatties for the latest. Georgia lake seminole and worldrecord shellcrackers caught. If you love to catch fish especially big bass youve found an anglers heaven and a new place to call home. The lake itself is filled with buried stumps, eel grass and plenty of great structure. Upstream is lake rousseau 3,400 acre pool at elevation elv.
Find fish cribs to the north and weedbeds to the south holding muskie, bass, walleye and panfish. It is definitely good enough to take off work so get out there. Fishing lake rosseau, ontario lake rosseau fishing reports. From the lake rousseau our boat ramp can be accessed to prime fishing spots quickly, ensuring that you get more time on the water. Lake rousseau bill burgess of lake rousseau rv and fishing said bluegill are hitting on crickets and wiggler worms, but theyve gone. An angler can navigate the lake with ease from lake rousseau fishing resorts boat ramp or one of the many boat slips they have for rent.
I like to catch plenty of fish that fight hard, test my tackle and my angling skills and taste delicious when i eat them. One of the few manmade impoundments in the state, it lies on the trace of the famous withlacoochee river and is also fed by the earlier merging of waters of the rainbow river and lake panasoffkee. Lake rousseau, florida fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fishing season updates, fly shop and fishing guides, and flyfishing weather. See what some of americas top crappie fishermen have to say about pymatuning. Live worms or crickets are the best bait, either fished on the bottom or suspended below a float. Theres another two or three weeks of prime spawning time too so grab a friend and head on out. Lake rousseau rv and fishing resort 10811 coveview terrace, crystal river 34428 and ramp is located on the lake s southwest side and about three miles from its west end.
Johns river empties into the lake on its southern end and exits on the north end, to continue its journey to the atlantic ocean at jacksonville. Fishing for bluegill and shellcracker in the peak of the spawn is one of them. The daytime bite has really slowed but a hot night bite is making up for it. Lake lou yaeger was created by damming the west fork of shoal creek. Fishing reports archives page 28 of 58 bass fishing florida. Lake rousseau lies in the westcentral portion of the florida peninsula, approximately 35 miles west of ocala and within 10 miles of the gulf coast. Lake rousseau is a great waterbody for whatever fish species you are targeting. Bream is a local term throughout the southeast that includes a variety of deepbodied panfish belonging to the sunfish family. Largemouth bass can be caught using live shiners or artificial baits along the edge of dense hydrilla. Shellcracker fishing tips sheelcracker fishing florida. Redear sunfish are caught most often on earthworms around the full moons of march and april when their spawning activity peaks. Lake rousseau, fl fishing charters and guides fishanywhere.
Abundant cover and structure grow plenty of bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish, black crappie and largemouth bass. The sunshine state shines when it comes to crappie and many of the best lakes are in the central part of the state. The lake rosseau fishing map contains information about some of the best fishing spots this lake has to offer as well as the nearby cottages, campgrounds, and bait and tackle shops. From our boat ramp or boat docks you can access prime fishing spots quickly, ensuring that you get more time on the water. Lake rousseau fishing guides boat rentals fish camps. Bass fishing dunnellon lake rousseau on the rebound florida. Lake rousseau fishing resort near crystal river fl. Water is discharged from the lake through two major outlets, the istokpoga canal that flows to the kissimmee river and the s68 canal that flows through a series of canals to both lake. This 35,000acre lake, in the heart of osceola county, remains one of the best bluegill and shellcracker fisheries in the state. Downstream is the lower withlacoochee river tailrace elv. By the end of march, depending on water temperatures and water levels, redears shellcracker start migrating to the shallows in preparation for the spawn. Look in 1215 feet of water and fish worms on the bottom. This weekend we spent some quality time with family and friends on lake rousseau.
The site contains current fishing conditions along with articles of interest, lake rousseau weather conditions. The lake was constructed in 1964, and completely filled during may of 1966. Nov 23, 2018 the sunshine state shines when it comes to crappie and many of the best lakes are in the central part of the state. Withlacoochee river this 157mile stream originates in green swamp in hernando county and flows north to the gulf at yankeetown. Comes up fishing with me on a regular basis, carried him fishing and we had about 45 fortyfive fish. This lake enjoys a wide reputation for its bluegill bream and redear shellcracker fishing in the spring. April th16th will be fishing artificials in lake rousseauthe backwaters, any advise on locations and hot baits would be greatly appreciated. In the south, shellcracker fishing is common among pan fisherman. Lake rousseau boasts largemouth bass catches in the 3 to 12lb. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including flounder, red drum, spotted sea trout and redfish here. From the ross barnett reservoir spillway outlet to the city of jackson water intake in the pearl river. The daily bag limit for striped andor hybrid striped bass is 6 per person per day.
Work close to the dropoffs and up to the edge of the weed lines. Crickets, grubs, sand maggots or grass shrimp will also catch bedding bluegill. And just off the channel, practically everywhere, the lake is landmined with timber consistently close to the surface. Claytor lake state park, located on the north side of the lake, provides 497 acres of park with camping, cabins, picnic areas, and a swimming beach, as well as a marina. For more information on the park, call 540 6432500. Oct 11, 2014 fishing is still red hot in kissimmee. Consult fly fishing reports and forecasts at whacking fatties for the latest weather reports and fly. Lake rousseau, although not physically a large body of water, takes on a relatively larger dimension due to the boating restrictions one must observe to safely navigate its timberinfested waters. The map also shows hotspots where our fishing junkies have caught lunkers and posted photos and stories. Accordingly, we were unable to personally tour the entire lake during our brief stay actually, the fishing was so good, we fished a bit more than. Fishing on the big pond last month was an updown hill experience fishing for both bass and crappie. Big bass like this stumpy lake and so do a large variety of other fresh water species.