Rodman Reservoiron Ocklawaha River
What's working on Ocklawaha River
- 01Overcast conditions with comfortable 74°F temperatures and light easterly winds.
- 02USGS flow data for the Ocklawaha River is currently unavailable.
- 03Baitfish, crayfish, and larger nymphs are the primary forage as insect hatches wane.
- 04Fish are likely focusing on more substantial meals in preparation for cooler weather.
- 05Both topwater and subsurface presentations are viable depending on the day's warmth and fish activity.
What to tie on at Rodman Reservoir
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Scud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater amphipods (scuds) are a consistent food source in vegetated areas, and a pink or orange Scud is effective in spring.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black)
A highly versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, effective year-round and particularly as predatory fish become more active in warming spring waters.
Crappie Jig Fly
Mimics small baitfish and invertebrates, highly effective during the spring spawn for crappie and other panfish around structure.
Buy at AmazonSow Bug
A year-round imitation of aquatic isopods, effective in weedy areas where sunfish and bluegill forage.
Buy at AmazonClouser Minnow (Bass)
A versatile baitfish imitation, effective year-round for bass and predatory species, particularly in clear water.
Buy at AmazonGurgler (Bass)
A surface disturbance pattern that can entice aggressive topwater strikes from sunfish and bluegill as water temperatures rise in late spring.
Damsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become highly active in late spring, migrating to shore. This pattern, stripped slowly along weed beds, effectively imitates them for various sunfish and bass.
Squirmy Wormy
A versatile pattern that imitates aquatic worms, effective year-round for panfish and bass, especially after any rainfall.
Buy at AmazonHellgrammite Fly
Hellgrammites are a consistent food source on rocky river bottoms, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for bass and pickerel in the fall.
Florida season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.