December Florida Bass Fishing Report Camp Mack Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Winter Haven LEGOLAND Florida
First we’d like to welcome back a lot of the snowbirds as December seems to be the main push south for many, and with such a cold November up north I’m sure this is a nice change. It’s going to be interesting to see just how Ma Nature treats us this month as The Old Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting a “warmer” month on average than last year but with more temperature changes and swings. Fortunately, we have many options if we do have drastic changes in the weather, the Kissimmee Chain can get dicey but there are lots of deeper lakes in Winter Haven to keep the action going.
Starting out on the Kissimmee Chain fishing out of Camp Mack I’m expecting a very fun month with the cooler temps moving the bigger fish up onto the flats and closer to their spawning areas. When the temps are stable I’m going to make sure to have some bigger topwater baits like Spooks and a Devil’s Horse to imitate the bigger wild shiners that a lot of these fish will be feeding up on. It’s not unusual for the topwater bite to carry a little later into the day this time of year. Make sure to have your Gambler EZ Swimmers, spinnerbaits, and swimjigs at the ready also. And never leave home without some black & blue senkos and bigger ribbon-tail worms. This is typically when the Zoom Speed Worm bite starts to pick-up as well.
Over in Winter Haven on the South Chain and several of the stand alone lakes we’ll be looking for fish moving up into the intermediate to shallow grass lines. One of the bonuses to these smaller lakes is that it is easier to fish in higher winds and colder temps because many sit down below the houses and hills. Knowing where you can find the grass flats that extend from 3ft out to 14-15ft with deeper water nearby is key, especially if we get hit with a harsh quick cold front. When the fish put the feedbag on you can throw pretty much anything you wish but always have the basics on hand to give yourself the best chance for success. Jerkbaits, flukes, senkos, and Gambler Little EZ Swimmers are all mainstays in natural colors as many of these lakes are spring-fed with clear water and higher visibility. Keeping an eye on your electronics is important when fishing here, not so much for marking fish as for finding bait. You find the bait and the bass will be close by.
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