[jim@jedward.com]

All bodies of water in the area have alligators. You have to be freaking crazy to fish from the shore.

[Teemotay]

Originally Posted by Switter

I have a 94 year-old friend here in the villages. He really wants to go fishing and he says he's not gonna be around much longer (his words). He wanted to schedule a fishing trip on Harris Lake but I called some guys who do guided tours and they're worried about liability because of his age and stability on a boat, even getting in and out of it.

My next thought was to take him somewhere nearby where we could fish from shore or pier. Does anybody know of places around here? Somewhere where there's a little bit less danger of alligators (since he can't move very fast)? We'd probably either need quick access to the golf cart (in the villages) or to fish from a pier or dock (preferred).

Thanks.

The villages freshwater fishing club is your friend for this information. I know you can find them on Facebook. They will have maps of all the local ponds that are allowed to be fished from shore. Most golf course ponds are not allowed to be fished. Many of the ponds are accessible by golf cart.

Good luck! Summer fishing can be tough due to the heat but they gotta eat sometime!

[Switter]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Boy, am I glad I'm not THE PEER of a fisherman

Lol, I blame AutoCorrect.

[Switter]

Originally Posted by Triker

Lake Okahumpka dock is very nice and a short trip from the parking lot but the water is very mossy/weedy. Try the dock at Everglades Recreation Center, very easy access.

Good to know. I'll check that one out too. Thanks

[Salty Dog]

You can rent a pontoon boat. That way no issues with balance. They are pretty stable in a lake.

[Berwin]

We are in southern Marion County and have business in Ocala and Gainesville pretty regularly. Many times we grab lunch at McDonalds or Burger King in Belleview and eat under the trees at Lake Lillian Park in Belleview. They have a pretty nice little pier and there are usually kids fishing from it. Can't say I ever saw any fish caught but the kids seem to be having fun.

[Jalane]

Originally Posted by Switter

I have a 94 year-old friend here in the villages. He really wants to go fishing and he says he's not gonna be around much longer (his words). He wanted to schedule a fishing trip on Harris Lake but I called some guys who do guided tours and they're worried about liability because of his age and stability on a boat, even getting in and out of it.

My next thought was to take him somewhere nearby where we could fish from shore or pier. Does anybody know of places around here? Somewhere where there's a little bit less danger of alligators (since he can't move very fast)? We'd probably either need quick access to the golf cart (in the villages) or to fish from a pier or dock (preferred).

Thanks.

There's a dock at the lake that's beside Everglades Rec Center. I don't know whator if people have had any luck catching fish there.

If you are comfortable getting him on and off a pontoon boat, you could rent one at Lake Harris and take him.

[jbartle1]

Be mindful of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida’s waters while enjoying your day.

[Bassdeer]

Originally Posted by jim@jedward.com

All bodies of water in the area have alligators. You have to be freaking crazy to fish from the shore.

Give me a break.

[Bwanajim]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Only if he is a Florida resident. Even if he owns a home in Florida, but has a primary residence in another state, he needs a license regardless of his age.

Nope. If you're resident of Florida and over 65 you do not need a hunting or fishing license.