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Yes, the lake has been up again 3 years ago and killed lots of trees. The high water also created lots of floating islands. Recently it is way down again. Agriculture, yards, and 2 cities (future)...

Has anyone ever caught any "blacknose" crappie?

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Crappie | Speckled Perch | Florida Fish Species

Thanks for reading. I love fishing. Started as a toddler fishing on Geist Res and Fishback Crick. Moved on to Eagle Creek, then to Princes Lakes. Moved to Eustis as a kid in the 50's. I remember...

What is the best approach to fish for crappies?

I think the "JUST PARK IT" method works best, at least it has for me over the past 60 years. I fish in Lake Yale which is NOT now considered as...

I think the "JUST PARK IT" method works best as the crappie schools move around and come to you. I do move to a completely location, if I get no bites after 30 minutes. After all it only takes a...

It was 92 on Lake Yale today, but the days are much shorter. I have not seen the crappie boats (look like big spiders LOL) on Lake Yale, Trout, Eustis, or Harris yet. Ther were lots of boats out on...

I could notfish Friday,but therewere fishermen everywhere in Eustisatthe CityWalkPier, Troutrun, and in boats. The weather is bad now, but will go out Monday and report back to this board. Every...

I have been fishing Lake Yale for 53 years (also Lake Eustis and lots of smaller lakes in the area) and I must report that it is overfished. There are several RV parks on the lake that put hordes of...

I see your posts that mention Harris Creek. Where is Harris Creek? That is a new one on me or is it a code name.? Info appreciated - Crappiemuncher on lake Yale

Next time I will know what to do- THANKS! The problem with pushing the point on through is that I almost fainted. Thanks again.

As you can see in my picture, good jigs can catch fingers too. When the hook went in past the barb, I knew I had to push it on through the skin and cut it off. It was really hard to cut with a...

Thanks for the info, I have an old humminbird DX that works great for years aand I just leave it setting in the sun all the time. If I have learned anything from the news lately, it is do not believe...

We have pythons, boas, anacondas, and monitor lizards around here and they may take your whole head. I have a fifteen foot boat and have alligators that are just as long try to take my plugs,...

I am getting ready to buy an HB 575 or 737 and want to hook up my Garmin 72 to it. I have lots of great crappie and grouper waypoints on the Garmin. I am fortunate to be retired on the Harris Chain...

Thanks for all the information. I have a 15 foot whaler type boat of a trailer and a 11 foot V-bottom alum boat that I haul in the back of my F150. I catch good fish in both and will use the new...

what is the best fishfinder for crappie in Florida lakes to 30 feet deep? Is color better than grayscale? I want to get a fishfinder that will bring success all year around especially summer. ...

The following link is produced by a local guide who fishes the Harris chain:
http://www.sbtoutdoors.com/fishing_reports.html

Nice size 11 to 13" crappies and 15 tp 19" sunshine bass. They have actually been biting for a month, but more action now. All you have to do is take a ride on Lakeshore drive between Eustis and...

Crappies and sunshine bass on minnows really hitting now. Just had a frost -now 73 degrees - full moon coming up. Boat ramps overfull. It is great to live in Lake County, Florida. Wonderful...

I know where some wild shiners are - want to trade info.
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Lets share specific info on Lake Yale and the Harris Chain, Leesburg, FL. If you are planning to come to this area this Winter check with me for info. You tell me where your brush pile is and I...

good info thanks

Great news, they should bite for a week or two as they start bedding again. I have plenty for now so will fish for bass. I am going to try the locate and catch them this summer. tight lines -...

The crappies have been biting in lake griffin, eustis and yale for the past week, except yesterday. We have caught lots of big crappies to 13" from 6 to 8 PM on minnows Most females that haven't...

drifting in 8 feet of water along weed lines-three underwater lights,using minnows. have caught them several places

We caught 15 nice crappies after dark tonight on minnows under lights. Lake Harris, Leesburg, FL No wind and 70 degrees - very nice.

You are in luck, I have fished for crappies in Eustis area off and on since 1956 and know most of the favorite places. There are many crappies (local name = speckled perch or just plain specs) one is...

I have 15 foot fishing boat that can accomodate another angler. I fish several times a week for bass and crappies in the smaller lakes around Eustis, FL. And, also fish inshore at Homosassa -...

Any crappie reports for the Leesburg - Umatilla - Sanford area. I have only caught a few so far, caught lots of bass though. November 2004