One of the best and most accurate memes I’ve seen online the last few weeks
goes something like this: “It’s almost fall in Florida and you know what that
means? Nothing. Absolutely Nothing. It’s still Florida and it’s hot.” Considering
it’s 91 outside as I sit under the fans on the lanai writing this I couldn’t agree
more. With that said let’s move on to our Florida bass fishing report for October 2025.
Although there is some activity in the tropics the Farmer’s Almanac is
forecasting a drier month in the mid-80’s. Let’s hope it’s not drought-type dry
because that can have some adverse effects for the big lakes. The smaller,
deeper, spring-fed lakes won’t feel the pressure.
So let’s get to the fishing in these conditions and start on the Kissimmee Chain
of Lakes fishing out of Camp Mack, an Old Florida Lodge, Marina, and RV
Resort. The water is falling slightly but as it stands there is an awesome
morning topwater bite in scattered pockets around pads and kissimmee grass, as
well as out in open water over shell beds, eel grass, and contour breaks. This is
the time to throw your favorite black and gold Devil’s Horse, Spook, or any
other bigger profile topwater including bigger Pop’Rs. Once the sun gets up
high, and depending upon wind or cloud cover that game will end and it’s time
to switch to Z-Man EVO chatterbaits and Gambler EZ Swimmers. Flipping
junebug or black & blue senkos is always a safe bet around pads, outside grass
lines, or holes in the hydrilla.
Moving back to Winter Haven and the South Chain I don’t really expect to feel
too many effects from the weather. Many of these lakes are insulated from
pattern changes because they have deeper water, deeper vegatation, and are
spring fed. All of that means you may not always bust them up top but they are
always there and you can find fish actively feeding. Now to clarify, I will still
have a Pop-R or Jumpin’ Minnow tied-on every single trip out no matter what.
I will also have my usual arsenal of Z-Man jerk shads & flukes, 1/4oz jig heads
and smaller swimbaits, both shallow and mid-depth crankbaits, and more than
likely a jerkbait or two. Here, I’m 99% sure to have all of these in more natural
colors in the white/pearl, pearl/blue back, watermelon reds, chrome/black back
families.
I hope this Florida bass fishing report for October 2025 helps you catch more and bigger fish! For past reports you can find them here https://tmcguideservice.com/news-reports/ and for more information about Polk County visit the Visitor’s Information Center on Hwy 27 just 1/2 mile south of I4 in Davenport or click https://visitcentralflorida.org ~ Capt. Scott
