Tsala Apopka Chain

Due to the size of this system, interested anglers should seek advice from local tackle shops or internet message boards to help focus their efforts. This year, the Hernando Pool had more reported trophy bass caught than the other two pools, including a notable 13.6 lbs.  TrophyCatch program-approved submission. While the weather is still warm, bass anglers should fish in the morning and evening hours around areas of vegetation. Live shiners or long plastic worms are good choices for bait. Tournament data shows productive bass fishing. Panfish should be biting on any small baits like crickets, grass shrimp, or worms. Find submersed structures to fish around or clearings in dense vegetation. Expect the black crappie fishing to improve as the quarter progresses and the weather cools. Anglers should fish minnows in deeper water and near the edges of lily pads until they find schools of crappie. Catfish should continue to bite any stinky baits like chicken or liver. Find areas with submersed structures or fish around bridge pilings and rip-rap.