In this video report, Captain Erik Tilson documented two summer outings on Lake Apopka. He described a difficult first day that produced a large bass on a ChatterBait, followed by a more productive second day with Rick Marshall. The second outing ended when the wind became stronger than they wanted to contend with. These observations apply only to the fishing shown in the video and should not be treated as current conditions.
Important facts from Captain Erik
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Before sunrise on the first outing, Captain Erik reported that the water temperature in the canal was almost 85 degrees.
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Captain Erik said shade, oxygen-producing submerged vegetation and current were important considerations during the summer heat.
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On day one, Captain Erik reported catching only a few fish, including fish he estimated at about one pound, two and a half pounds, and six pounds.
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Captain Erik caught the largest reported fish from day one on a ChatterBait and estimated it at about six pounds.
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He observed that several of his preferred flipping lines were choked with dollar pads and attributed their expansion to prolonged low water.
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Later on day one, Captain Erik reported a water temperature of about 90 degrees and described the flipping bite as very poor.
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On day two, Captain Erik and Rick Marshall reported a decent limit of fish but said they did not catch anything big.
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They ended the second Lake Apopka outing because the wind had become stronger than either angler wanted to contend with.
Planning a current trip
This report reflects only what Captain Erik observed during the outings shown in the video. Anglers planning a future trip should confirm current weather, water conditions and fishing patterns before heading out.
Conditions, access, regulations, and fish behavior can change. Confirm current trip details directly with Captain Erik before relying on this report for a future outing.