As the director of fly fishing at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando Grande Lakes, Capt. Mark Benson knows better than anyone that golf courses are among the very best places in Florida to catch bass.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Tucked away right between Orlando and Tampa is a chain of lakes that is home to all things water sports, but what it's truly known for are its pristine fishing spots. In this ...

Bass fishing is a whopping $1.25 billion industry in Florida – so valuable to tourism that guarding the purity of the prized largemouth bass involves the same high-tech methods familiar to fans of ...

“We've got 98 lakes in Highlands County, and I'd say this is the jewel right here," said Don Hatcher, a local fishing charter owner. This area isn't just famous for its bodies of water though. People ...

If you saw the late-May 2024 MLF Heavy Hitters event on the Kissimmee Chain, you might think a frog is the only way to catch them in Florida. Local professional guides disagree. Yes, the tournament ...

Expert insights on bass behavior, proven tournament baits, and the best fishing spots for bass fishing on the St. Johns River at Palatka, Florida. As we prepare for the first event of the 2025 ...