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Fishing
With more than 500 lakes, Lake County offers top-notch freshwater fishing throughout the year. Anglers of all levels can fish for fun or participate in the area’s many tournaments. Fishing enthusiasts can snag a variety of freshwater catches, including bass, blue bream, shellcrackers, stripers, speckled perch and catfish. Lake County’s many bait shops and fish camps provide anglers with endless opportunities to hear what’s biting where and to tell a few tall tales.
 
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Fishing Destinations
Bass'n Gal Guide Service
24140 Highway 46
Sorrento, FL 32776
Phone: 1-866-383-1893
E-mail: llh30@comcast.net
Web site: www.bassngalguideservice.com
Guided Fishing Trips with Captain Lynda Hawkins. Alternate Phone: (352) 267-0062. Call or email for more information and reservations.
Driving Directions
Fisherman's Wharf
5101 Eagle's Nest Road
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Phone: (352) 360-0600
Fax: (352) 360-1111
Hours: 24 hours a day
Facilities: 60 spaces/70 boat slips/public launch
Driving Directions
Footloose RV Resort
11711 Ocklawaha Drive
Leesburg, FL 34788
Phone: (352) 253-1111
E-mail: info@footlooseresort.com
Web site: www.footlooseresort.com/
Facilities: 10 Rental RV Spaces/6 Cottage Rentals/Boat Rentals/Waterfront on Haines Creek $35 daily, $195 weekly, $495 monthly 1 & 2 bedroom apts. available also
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Haines Creek RV Village
10121 County Road 44
Leesburg, FL 34788
Phone: (352) 728-5939
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$26 daily, $150 weekly, $330 monthly
Driving Directions
Lake County Waterways Water Tours
400 W. Fourth Ave.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 383-3933
Hours: Seven days a week
Directions: On 441 Mount Dora turn S. on Donnelly St., then W. on 4th Ave. Go to the end of 4th beside the Yacht Club.
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Lake Harris Lodge
11924 Lane Park Road
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 343-4111
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 7 days a week
Facilities: 27 rentals/10 cottages/boat/ tackle/bait/store/ snacks/ dock/picnic/ guide/credit cards/$2 boat ramp charge/ from $50 (cottage) $15 RV’s
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Morgan's Mobile Home Park & Fish Camp
4056 Picciola Road
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Phone: (352) 787-4916
Hours: From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facilities: bait/tackle/picnic $25 daily, $450-500 monthly
Driving Directions
Palm Gardens Marina and RV Park
11801 N. U.S. Highway 441
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 343-2024
Fax: (352) 343-5516
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 7 days a week
E-mail: owner@palmgardensmarina.com
Web site: www.palmgardensmarina.com/
Facilities: 14 rentals/20 RV spaces/boat/bait/ tackle/store/ snacks/dock/ guide/credit cards/from $45 (rentals) $10 (RV’s)
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Pure Enjoyment Fishing Charters
25844 Aberdovey Avenue
Sorrento, FL 32776
Phone: (407) 402-2990
E-mail: captjohn@pureenjoymentfishing.com
Web site: www.pureenjoymentfishing.com/
Driving Directions
Black Bass Fishing Resort
10402 County Road 44
Leesburg, FL 34788
Phone: (352) 314-2123
Fax: (352) 314-2123
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 7 days a week
Facilities: bait/tackle/license/ store/snacks/picnic/$3 boat ramp charge/ dock/from $35 $45 daily, $165 weekly,$450 monthly
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
1239 S.W. 10th St.
Ocala, FL 34474
Phone: (352) 732-1225
Web site: myfwc.com/
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Front Street Bait & Tackle
55522 Front St.
Astor, FL 32102
Phone: (352) 759-2795
Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Facilities: 7 rentals/boat/ bait/tackle/snacks/ dock/picnic/guide/ store/from $50
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Harris Chain of Lakes Fishing Guide Service
24140 State Road 46
Sorrento, FL 32776
Phone: (352) 988-4805
E-mail: joedbasbt@comcast.net
Web site: www.harrischainbassguideservice.com
Guided Fishing Trips with Captain Joe Hussey
Driving Directions
Lake Griffin Marina
5620 Bertsville Road
Lady Lake, FL
Phone: (352) 753-3241
Hours: 24 hours a day
Facilities: 11 rentals/bait/ tackle/store/snacks/ dock/picnic/credit cards
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Lazy Oaks Resort
1414 N. Lakeview Ave.
Leesburg, FL
Phone: (352) 787-3626
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions: Off 27 at Piccola cut-off, turn right on the end of the street onto Piccola to Grove Ave., turn left at the end of the street, turn right almost instant into Lazy Oaks
Facilities: 18 rentals/picnic/ guide/credit cards/$2 boat ramp charge/from $35
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Nelson's Outdoor Resort
19400 S.E. Highway 42
Umatilla, FL 32784
Phone: (352) 821-3474
Hours: Daily 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Web site: www.nelsonsoutdoorresort.com
Marina with fuel, pontoon boat rentals, live bait and tackle, boat ramp for $3.00, camping, cabins, restaurant, and country store.
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Pine Island Fish Camp
6808 Lake Griffin Road
Lady Lake, FL 32159
Phone: (352) 753-2972
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Directions: From US 27/441 in Lady Lake, turn east on Lemon St. Go 1 Block. Turn Left on Lake Griffin. Drive 6 miles. (One mile past Harbor Hills Gate #1)
Facilities: 33 rentals/boat/ bait/tackle/store/ snacks/dock/picnic/credit cards $25 daily, $125 weekly, $375 monthly
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Sorrento Bait and Tackle
24140 State Road 46
Sorrento, FL 32776
Phone: 1-866-383-1893
Hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. 7 days a week
E-mail: info@sbtoutdoors.com
Web site: www.sbtoutdoors.com/
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