WATER BODIES FOR FISHING WITHOUT A BOAT IN THE VILLAGES
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Click on this link to see fishing guidelines and the list of fishable ponds in The Villages, as published by The Villages Recreation Dept. The included ponds are listed below. Clicking on a pond name will bring up a map.
1. GOLF VIEW LAKE Location: Behind the Paradise Rec. Center Where you can fish: Around the pier | |||
| 2. LAKE PARADISE Location: East side of Hwy. 441 next to the golf cart bridge. Where you can fish: You can fish anywhere there are not any homes by the lake | |||
| 3. SILVER LAKE Location: Dustin Drive next to the Silver Lake Rec. Center Where you can fish: You can fish the entire lake (respect homeowner property) | |||
| 4. LAKE MIRA MAR Location: Behind the La Hacienda Rec. Center Where you can fish: You can fish the entire lake (respect homeowner property) | |||
| 5. LAKE CHULA VISTA Location: Avenida Central to Bernardo Blvd. Where you can fish: Along the banks of Bernardo Blvd. (Actually the cart path.) | |||
| 6. SUMMERHILL POND Location: Across from Summerhill Pool Where can you fish: On Woodridge Drive, Road side | |||
| 7. LAGUNA MADRE Location: Morse Blvd., Lake behind Freedom Pointe Where you can fish: Along the banks beside Morse Blvd. | |||
| 8. LAGO PAQUITO Location: El Camino Real and Morse Blvd. behind Brookdale Nursing Facility Where you can fish: Along the banks of Morse Blvd. and El Camino Real | |||
| 9. LAGO SANTIAGO Location: Enrique Drive, next to the El Santiago Rec. Center Where you can fish: Along the banks beside Enrique Drive, next to the sidewalk | |||
| 10. FISHABLE POND Location: Entrance of Glenview Country Club Where can you fish: Along road (South) side of ponds Two ponds on golf course cannot be fished | |||
| 11. CHATHAM SQUARE POND Location: Located next to the Chatham Square postal station Where you can fish: Alongside the banks of Calumet Ave & Postal Station | |||
| 12. BONITA POND Location: Located across the street from Bonita postal station Where you can fish: You can fish along Homeland Park St. & Canal St | |||
| 13. FISHABLE POND (Ardson) Location: Located at the corner of Ardson Ave. & Odell Circle Where to fish: Fish on Odell Circle only (respect homeowner property) | |||
| 14 FISHABLE POND (Miona Rec. Center) Location: Located intersection of Buena Vista Blvd. & Bailey Trail Opposite the entrance to Lake Miona Rec. Center Where to fish: You can fish all around the pond (respect homeowner property) | |||
| 15. ASHLAND POND Location: Located behind Ashland postal station Where to fish: Alongside the banks of Lynnhaven Lane | |||
| 16. DUVAL POND Location: Located at on Odell Circle across from Duval pool Where to fish: Alongside the banks of Odell Circle | |||
| 17. POINCIANNA POND Location: Located at the Conner of St Charles and Bialy Trial Where to fish: You can fish all around the pond (respect homeowner property) | |||
| 18. CHARLOTTE POND Location: Next to Charlotte Adult Pool Where to fish: Along Charlotte Ct. road side | |||
| 19. FISHABLE POND Location: Located at intersection of Hillsborough Trail and Charlotte Ct Where to fish: Alongside the banks of Charlotte Ct & Hillsborough Trail | |||
| 20. PINE RIDGE POND Location: Located on Moyer Loop across from Pine Ridge pool Where to fish: Alongside the banks of Moyer Loop | |||
| 21. FISHABLE POND Location: Located on Warnock Rd across from Lake Deaton pool Where to fish: Alongside the banks of Warnock Rd | |||
| 22. FISHABLE POND Location: Located on McLin Lane. Between Zinnia Place and Wentrop Avenue Where to fish: Alongside the banks of McLin Lane | |||
| 23. FENNY PUTT & PLAY Location: Located around Fenny Putt & Play Where to fish: You can fish all around the pond (respect homeowner property) | |||
| 24. EVERGLADES REC CENTER POND Location: Behind Everglades Rec Center on Warm Springs Ave, | |||
Finally, here’s a map which shows all the ponds. Clicking on any of circles containing a “P” will bring up a description of the pond.
WHERE TO FISH WITHOUT A BOAT—–NEAR THE VILLAGES
1. Singletary Park on Lake Harris, Highway # 27 South of Leesburg at boat launch area. Fishing pier, especially night time for crappie spawn.
2. Herlong Park boat launch area, back waters on Lake Griffin, Highway # 441 (Railroad engine) across from Orange Juice plant—-Leesburg.
3. Lake Harris, Leesburg, downtown Venetian Gardens off Highway #44 near hospital. Extensive shore line.
4. Buzzard’s Beach, on Lake Eustis, Highway #441 east of Leesburg. Boat launch area and surrounding area.
5. Lake Deaton boat ramp area.
6. Lake Miona county park fishing pier.
7. Downtown Eustis, Lake Eustis lighted lake edge boardwalk
8. Wooten Park, downtown Tavares, Lake Dora fishing pier and shore line area to fish.
9. Fishing piers, shoreline and bay area in downtown Mt. Dora on Lake Dora, called Gilbert Park at the end of Tremain st.
10. Highway #19 bridge to Howie-in-the-hills park called Hickory Pointe has several fishing piers.
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FISHING GUIDELINES
- All fishermen are required to comply with federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances while fishing within the boundaries of The Villages. Licenses are required for those 16 years of age or older. No license is required for Florida residents 65 yrs of age and older. (proof of residency and age required) For licensing information, visit www.MyFWC.com.
- Fishermen may fish in any lake, canal or stream, whether natural or man made, which can be reached without crossing over or trespassing upon any privately owned property or golf courses.
- Fishermen are prohibited from fishing in Lake Sumter, Harmswood or other areas with “No Fishing” signs posted.
- Fishermen may launch kayaks, canoes, and not motorized craft on the retention ponds, subject to the other restrictions.
- Any person crossing into jurisdictional wetlands is in volition of state and federal law and may be prosecuted.
- If you have any questions regarding this policy please call the VCDD Recreation Business Office at 753-1716.
Thanks to the contributions of the Freshwater Fishing Club, the Recreation Department has a Rod Loaner Program which is available at La Hacienda Regional Recreation Center and Lake Miona Regional Recreation Center. It is a “free-rental” system where, upon request, rods and reels can be checked-out with a Villages ID or Guest ID card. You may contact the La Hacienda Recreation Center at 753-1716 or Lake Miona Regional Recreation Center 430-2950 for more information. If you would like more information you may attend The Fresh Water Fishing Club meeting which is held the second Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm at the Lake Miona Regional Recreation Center.
The VCDD practices catch and release. Catch and release is defined as “a practice within recreational fishing intended as a technique of conservation. After capture, the fish are unhooked and returned to the water before experiencing serious exhaustion or injury.” This definition goes hand in hand with the core values of The Villages and the VCDD.
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Where can I get bait/hooks and bobbers?
1. Brooker Bait & Tackle (352-460-0695) Tackle specialists, worms, minnows, shiners, 351 A. West North Blvd, Leesburg on 441 at the 441/27 split.
2. Walmart 17863 Rte. 441/27 in Summerfield has equipment and worms.
3. Walmart at Buffalo Ridge Shopping complex has equipment and worms.
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Practice C.P.R — Catch – Photograph – Release
Unless the fish is a personal trophy, release the fish alive so that others can enjoy the experience.
It is important that all people fishing in The Villages respect the private property of homeowners and golf facilities. Please leave your fishing site as clean as you found it.
what species do you target in mid February?
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