[cabo35]

Has anyone fished either of these lakes at the southern end of the Villages with any success?

[Bogie Shooter]

some who have and some who have not.
Lake Deaton Fishing in Sumter County, Florida | Fishing Works

[eremite06]

Lake Deaton once. Got skunked.

[OldDave]

Don't you guys worry about gators when fishing in these lakes, especially in small boats or on shore?

[Pat_RI]

I fish out of a kayak when I'm in The Villages....no worries.

[OldDave]

Pat, you're braver than me. I've seen alligators bigger than kayaks, and certainly more stable.