Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
August 7, 2003
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services
Date Fished: 8/5/03
Water Temperature: 85
Water Clarity: 2-3 feet
Date fished 8/5/03
We caught fish at several locations today to include: Pump House on the east wall of the Farm. Scattered grass in the SE of the Farm. The pump was running producing a weak but productive current until about 10AM. Carolina rigs produced quite a few fish with the average fish weighing over 3.5 pounds. This has been on of the few times lately where this area has produced good size fish.
When the cut the current back we moved off to the scattered grass in the SE areas of the Farm. Weightless Senkos produced a few more fish and again most were 3 pounds or better. 1/2 day of fishing netted 38 bass with the big gal weighing just over 7 pounds.
Date fished: 8/6/03
Yesterday with a day off, Scott and I opted to go out to Alligator Chain of Lakes on the eastern edge of St Cloud. First stop was Lake Gentry where we caught 6 bass. Only one was a keeper. The fish we did find were on the edges of grass. This lake is a big bowl on the south end of the chain at is not connected by waterway to the other lakes. At 10AM we trailered up and headed over to the ramp to put in on Alligator Lake. First stop was at Alligator Lakeside Inn which is on the north end of the lake. They didn't have much in the way of tackle in the bait shop, but there is a lunch counter with a good variety of choices. After some refreshment we were off to explore the lake. We fished some down the west side of the lake and some down the east side. As with our catch on Gentry the fish we found were all small.
From this lake we took a narrow canal over to Lake Brick, which although connected by this canal is not part of the chain. The ride down the canal goes through an Oak Hammock and is extremely picturesque. We barely arrived at the lake when weather started throwing light our way and making big booms so it was time to head out. However we did make a quick run around this small lake and it is one I will be going back to. Lined all the way around with cypress, this is definitely one of the prettiest lakes in Central Florida. If you live in Florida and are looking for a diversion from the lakes you fish normally, you just might find this chain very enjoyable.
See you on the water. Say hi if you get a chance.
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