04-14-2001, 05:10 AM
FISHING REPORT<br>FOR LAKE TOHO (TOHOPEKALIGA)<br>BY: CAPTAIN CHUCK MATTHEWS<br>April 14, 2001<br><br>I started fishing Lake Toho then I<br>decided to try Cypress by going through the locks. <br>The water was so low that I decided not to go to<br>Cypress. When you go through South Port’s locks<br>to Cypress, do not shut down or you will not get<br>back on plane.<br><br>On Hatchineha, you will have skinny water. Keep<br>your locator on. If you locate water three to four<br>feet deep, you can shut down and fish that water<br>and also where the water drops; as is does going<br>into Lake Kissimmee. Out in front of Hatchineha<br>Marina there is some good water.<br><br>On Kissimmee Lake, I did catch some fish on the<br>inside left of the Pig Trail on top water baits. The<br>best fishing on Toho remains in open water in five<br>to six feet of water over hydrilla with rattle traps. <br><br>The fishing is on the slow side as a rule. But if, at<br>any time you locate the right areas, you can catch<br>some nice fish. <br><br>I have got to tell you that I have been fishing this<br>chain for over 20 years and except for Lake Toho,<br>these lakes are in the worst shape I have ever seen. <br>The drought is really hurting our waters. Also the<br>Fishing Commission is spraying and dropping<br>pellets on Toho. I wish they would do something<br>on Cypress and Hatchineha also. Remember, while<br>running your boat, to be careful and watch your<br>depth and water pressure gauge. I wish I had<br>better news on the fishing with artificial baits. <br>Shiner fishing is still providing good catches on<br>Lake Toho.<br><br>Till Next Week,<br><br>Captain Chuck<br>Pro Bass Guide<br>http://www.orlandobassfishing.com<br>http://www.centralfloridabassfishing.com<br><br>Captain Chuck Matthews