Quote Originally Posted by SpeckTracker View Post
Hi Duckbill, I am not too familar with the Clermont chain that well. I have only fished John's Lake but I live in Orlando and would like to try my luck out there. Do you have any tips or hotspots? What lakes are the best for slabs?

According to Gordie at Clermont B & T, Lake Minnehaha has been the best. I was in Susan, but only because I'm in a jonboat and it's a smaller lake. The problem with the Clermont chain is that it's a relatively shallow chain. Most of the weed lines, docks, and cypress trees are out of the water due to low levels. I'm sure this has got to affect their spawning habits.
The fish we caught were in 5' - 6' of water and full of roe. I'm sure they aren't far from heading to the beds.