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Old 09-28-2020, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by blueash View Post
Nope if you have the typical layout. Here is the key rule:

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

This definition includes your own property as private property. So if a stranger would have to cross your property to reach the pond it is a no fishing pond. The only ponds which are open for fishing are those that typically are on a major road.

If you go to the link given in #2 you can see the list of ponds where you may fish. If it isn't on that list, then no fishing is permitted.
List is possible but not all,

Possible Fishing Locations within The Villages


2. 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.
3. Fishermen are prohibited to fish in Lake Sumter, Harmeswood or other areas with “No Fishing” signs posted.
4. Any person crossing into jurisdictional wetlands is in volition of state and federal law and may be prosecuted.
5. Please be mindful and respectful by others property, vegetation, foliage, and landscaping. No feeding of any wildlife (birds, alligators etc.