Pond Fishing
 

Would love to catch a bass in one of The Villages ponds. Anyone wish to share a secret spot?

:ho: The Villages Freshwater Fishing | Covering the TV Freshwater Fishing Club and more


Village Community Development Districts For info. and a map

I'm pretty sure you can't fish in the ponds and that they do give citations if caught as there was an article about someone fishing in Lake Sumter that got a fine.

:ohdear: You can get a citation for fishing anyplace it's not allowed. There are many places (ponds) in The Villages you can fish. Lake Sumter is NOT one of them. The ones where it is allowed are in the link I posted. :boom:

Last week, before the cold spell arrived, I caught a couple of small Bass in Paradise Lake/Pond in the Historic Section and a couple of big Bass in Lake Mira Mira in Spanish Springs. I caught them all using Senko plastic worms rigged wacky style.

Thank you. Gives me some places to try.

Do you need a license for fresh water fishing? If so, if you're over 65 you are excused from getting a license. Lake Minoa seems like an ideal spot since it's a state park and has a pier.

https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/image...iona_park2.jpg

Lake Miona Park | Sumter County, FL - Official Website

Lake Miona is a Sumter County Park, and yes, you need a license for freshwater fishing.

You would be wrong, you can fish in any pond you can access without crossing private property.

The fresh water fishing site has a list of the fishable ponds.

I believe if you are a florida resident over 65, no license required. fresh or salt water

Lake Sumter is still a no no.
Steve

Unless you pay $150

Yeah that's a different beast altogether.

Steve

You do not need a fishing license if over 60
 

You do not need a fishing license in Florida if over 60 years old and a resident of Florida (FL drivers license etc) this applies to Fresh and Salt water 52 weeks per year although catch limits do apply

Lake Sumter Fishing
 

My husband has fished in Lake Sumter 5 or 6 times. TV has boat trips a couple days of the week in the cooler weather. He and his friends have caught a lot of fish. He is booked for another trip.

FAQs: Recreational Licenses | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

What does a Resident 65+ Hunt/Fish certificate cover and where do I get it?
Florida residents age 65 or older only need a Florida Driver License or Identification Card to prove residency and age. They are not required to purchase the following recreational licenses and permits:

Saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing and hunting licenses
Snook, lobster, deer, management area, muzzleloading, turkey, archery, crossbow, *Florida waterfowl, and migratory bird permits.
The Resident 65+ Hunt/Fish certificate is available, at no cost, online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com, or at local county tax collectors office, but it is not a required item.

While a license is not required for resident seniors, they should keep proof of age and residency in their possession while participating in these activities.

* The exemption does not apply for the federal duck stamp or tarpon tags.

Steve

I’ve tried several times to open the map in the link suggested above on my iphone and it’s unreadable. Is there somewhere I can obtain a hard copy?

How much do the trips cost ? And who do I call ??

Outdoor Excursions

Everyone should have this bookmarked, lots of info there.
Village Community Development Districts



Steve

if you are a FL resident--have your driver license with you

As long as it don’t have no fishing sign.

Ohiobuckeye
 

Last yr. I called the DNR & they said since I was a senior I didn’t need a license, it’s FREE. Just show your drivers license. I was asked to see my ID one time & all they said was, “Have a good day”. Is this a new law that you can’t fish in Florida’s fresh waters. Or is this a Villages law!

I’m not sure what “new law” you are asking about. You need a license to freshwater fish, unless you meet the exemption requirements, such as age, are fishing on property you own, etc. Not everyone in The Villages is 65+.

Ohiobuckeye
 

No, the law I’m talking about is seniors fish for FREE. Yes I am over 65 but the comment I was referring to was the original comment said you have to have a fishing license to fish in fresh water, that’s what the original question was saying. All I said was you can fish in fresh water for FREE if you’re a senior. Aren’t you saying what I was saying in my comment. Not arguing, just saying that’s what a senior (free) fishing license is for, fishing I fresh water, not salt water!

Do they charge admission to this park?

No they do not. It's a County (Sumter) Park...... And for the people that don't open links:

Lake Miona Park
Location
10501 CR 115 (off CR 472 E)
Oxford, FL 34484

Park Features
4.97 acres
Boat ramp
Fishing Dock / Pier
3 grills
Pet station
10 picnic tables
4 picnic pavilions
Playground
Restrooms
Horseshoe pit
The surface area of the lake is approximately 418 acres.

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