There are also bass, crappie, bluegill, and oscar. Oscar (an non-florida exotic) have a brightly-colored open circle near their tale.
Next April-May-early June, you will see large rings in the lake bottom, just out from the edge. Those are beds formed by spawning fish who swep the area with their tails. The larger female fish and the smaller male, who swims guard against infiltrators, are easy to spot.
At least 2 decent sized gators call the lake home; they often drift near the boardwalk behind the Waterfront Inn. I have also seen a few baby gators...little ones of about 18".
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