No fish on lopez

[carciee]

We live on a no fish pond that for the last two days have been fished out. They leave w a cooler full of fish as we watch and can do nothing. At least put up a sign if your not going to speak to these locals. Now I'm told Morse won't allow signs. It's not right.

[Bogie Shooter]

Was Community Watch called? Did they come by to see the people fishing? If so, what was their explanation?

[CWGUY]

http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/fishing.aspx


http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/Fishing%20Location%20List.pdf

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

How calling Florida Fish and Game when you see them there.

[Sandtrap328]

Definitely, you should have called Community Watch or the Sheriffs office.

If no one calls, how are the authorities supposed to know?

You, also, could have explained nicely to the fishermen that it is a no fishing pond. Did they appear to be Villagers?

[Topspinmo]

Are there no fishing signs posted? Only few retention ponds that can't be fished which they'd have signs posted. I sure wouldn't eat any of the fish out of retention pond. But, they are fun to catch and release.

[outlaw]

If it is truly a no fish pond, the community watch people will respond immediately if you call them.

[looneycat]

We live on a no fish pond that for the last two days have been fished out. They leave w a cooler full of fish as we watch and can do nothing. At least put up a sign if your not going to speak to these locals. Now I'm told Morse won't allow signs. It's not right.

just wondering what constitutes a no fish pond when there are no signs saying as much. the developer does put 'no fishing' signs on the ponds that shouldn't be fished.

[Topspinmo]

just wondering what constitutes a no fish pond when there are no signs saying as much. the developer does put 'no fishing' signs on the ponds that shouldn't be fished.

As per the rules if sign posted it means no fishing or listed in the rules (example cherry lake and pond by the sheriff office/DMV off 466 and morse) Usually retention ponds out in the golf courses are off limits cause you have to trustpass to get to them and of course safety concerns due to flying golf balls.

retention ponds that don't have signs and are not out in the golf courses are usually ok to fish. But, some my go dry and of course no fish in them. Good idea watch the birds you see bunch most likely they are catching fish. I garrentee the birds catch more fish than fishermen ever will.

The op didn't come back and response or give information if it had signs or its location. So it's hard to determine if it can or can't be fished by the rule posts earlier.

Good example are ponds with street access or cart path access. Usually, but not always there will be sign no fishing beyond this point cause getting too close to fairways.

Again wouldn't catch me eating the fish from retention ponds and if I remember correctly there is catch and release rule throughout the villges retention pond system.

[Barefoot]

Eating fish caught in a retention pond would be punishment enough. :yuck: :yuck:

[F16 1UB]

We live on a no fish pond that for the last two days have been fished out. They leave w a cooler full of fish as we watch and can do nothing. At least put up a sign if your not going to speak to these locals. Now I'm told Morse won't allow signs. It's not right.

Could you please provide me the exact location of the pond in question. Give me a street intersection, behind house address ????, hole number.....

Steve Henderson, President
The Villages Freshwater Fishing Club
The Villages Freshwater Fishing | Covering the TV Freshwater Fishing Club and more (http://www.tvfreshwaterfishingclub.com)

[rubicon]

We live on a no fish pond that for the last two days have been fished out. They leave w a cooler full of fish as we watch and can do nothing. At least put up a sign if your not going to speak to these locals. Now I'm told Morse won't allow signs. It's not right.

Whose "they" Can you actually eat fish from these ponds?

[rubicon]

How calling Florida Fish and Game when you see them there.

Is that a rickenbocker your holding?

[Bogie Shooter]

I think the OP left town...........................

[Barefoot]

Are there no fishing signs posted? Only few retention ponds that can't be fished which they'd have signs posted. I sure wouldn't eat any of the fish out of retention pond. But, they are fun to catch and release.

I had no idea there were so many ponds in The Villages available for fishing.

http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/Fishing%20Location%20List.pdf

[graciegirl]

Eating fish caught in a retention pond would be punishment enough. :yuck: :yuck:

Just reading on the online news that teen was arrested for fishing on one of the ponds.

[Barefoot]

Just reading on the online news that teen was arrested for fishing on one of the ponds.

He was arrested for fishing in a non-fishing pond.
Apparently he had received previous warnings.
He must really love fishing!
I was very surprised to learn that there are many fishable ponds in The Villages. :shocked:


http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/Fishing%20Location%20List.pdf

[Cisco Kid]

Is Lake Miona not accessible within TV? Hopefully by cart.

[CWGUY]

Is Lake Miona not accessible within TV? Hopefully by cart.

Look at the $5.00 map and read the fishing rules from Rec.

I think every place Lake Miona touches T.V. is private property and/or golf course.

That being said ..... there is a county park off C.R. 472 between Bridgeport at Lake Miona and Bridgeport at Miona Shores.

[Cisco Kid]

Ron Clark posted this photo.
Does anyone know where it is taken ?
I want to fish there one day.
Said to be Lake Miona, but where at ?

[Barefoot]

Ron Clark posted this photo.
Does anyone know where it is taken ?
I want to fish there one day.
Said to be Lake Miona, but where at ?
I think it's the dock in the park.
The small park on Lake Miona is open to the public.

[Cathy H]

rules seem vague. there was a pond not on a golf course, not near the sheriff, not one that ever went dry, not a sewer overflow pond, yet "no fishing" signs were put up and the watchers were called whenever an old guy showed up with a rod and a grandkid. who decides about the signs?

[CWGUY]

rules seem vague. there was a pond not on a golf course, not near the sheriff, not one that ever went dry, not a sewer overflow pond, yet "no fishing" signs were put up and the watchers were called whenever an old guy showed up with a rod and a grandkid. who decides about the signs?

What's vague? :shrug:

1. All fishermen are required to comply with federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances while fishing within the boundaries of The Villages. (Licenses are required for those 16 years of age or older. No license is required for those over 65 with proof of age.) For licensing information visit Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (http://www.MyFWC.com). . Licensing can be purchases at your local Wal-Mart.
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. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call Recreation Administration at 352-674-1800.

List of fishing places: http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/Fishing%20Location%20List.pdf

[Topspinmo]

Just reading on the online news that teen was arrested for fishing on one of the ponds.

The pond was on Sarasota golf course. He (the 19 year old kid) be banned from the villages for fishing at unaurthized places. He knew he was not suppose to on village property yet he done it anyway.

[Jima64]

What's vague? :shrug:

1. All fishermen are required to comply with federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances while fishing within the boundaries of The Villages. (Licenses are required for those 16 years of age or older. No license is required for those over 65 with proof of age.) For licensing information visit Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (http://www.MyFWC.com). . Licensing can be purchases at your local Wal-Mart.
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. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call Recreation Administration at 352-674-1800.

List of fishing places: http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/Fishing%20Location%20List.pdf
If the state stocks your private pond you may have to give the public access, Thats what they did to my dad many years ago in Florida.

[CWGUY]

If the state stocks your private pond you may have to give the public access, Thats what they did to my dad many years ago in Florida.

Does the state of Florida stock the RETENTION PONDS in the Villages? :undecided: