Mississippi Crappie fisherman with a couple questoins for the locals.

I am going to the "happiest place on earth" the week of Thanksgiving. I have been given permission to go fishing for one day near the place we are staying. I am having trouble deciding on what to do Also there are 3 in my party.
1. go Green Carp fishing on either the Kissimmee chain or Ocochobee.
2. inshore fishing is about an hour away
3. deep sea fishing is also an hour away.

Has anyone on the board done any of these in the Walt Disney World area? If so what guide did you use?
I am leaning toward the inshore fishing due to the price point and I cant do that around here.
Any experiences, good or bad will be greatly appreciated.

Chilly

P.S. I fish Grenada on a VERY regular basis (EVERY WEEKEND from late Feb thru April and at least 4 vacation days scattered as weather and water conditions permit) and would not be against "trading a trip" with a local guy for some spring time crappie fishing on Grenada. More than likely I will be fishing Grenada when you there when you are there in the spring.

Interesting proposition...I like your style. I do not have a lot of flexibility in my fishing schedule, but I do have an opinion for you. I would probably choose the inshore flats fishing if I were you. There are many advantages: you don't need a boat, poles, license and you don't get to fish this way back home. I think you can get someone to recommend a good guide for the redfish, trout and snook fishing that is within a couple of hours from the Disney area. I booked a guide for a snook trip down in Jensen Beach just 4 months ago and my father and I had a blast! It is a little under 2 hours from Kissimmee. Let me know if you would like our guide's info. For me, the next best thing would be to hire a guide for the Kissimmee/Toho lakes. If you like bass, you have a good chance at catching a trophy here. I think you'll have a great time with any of your options. Good Luck!!

One other variable I forgot to mention, Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic. Pros/cons for either side of Florida???

Your are probably a little closer to the Atlantic.

I been on a Disney guided trip before and it was a nice trip fishing inside the downtown Disney lakes and channels. There are a few guides around kissimmee that could set you up on west lake toho, alot of bass at there and with size. Gulf vs Atlantic not much fish wise depending on the day condition could be complete opposites so it is hard to say. I have never been to the big O so no info on that one.

Crappie fishing is way to go..............
Your in the heart of good to excellant lakes in Florida for black crappie, also
have some of the best guides in area that will make your day complete.
Crappie - Lake Monroe, KIssimmee, West Lake Toho, are some of the best.
will send you a pm

I agree on the crappie as well, just came back from lake Kissimmee for a week and we had a great time. Going back for 3 months after Christmas.

Pepper

Think Chilly is looking for something different according to his list. Although correct in saying Speckled Perch at it's best for this area.If chilly has the cash and can get a booking for when he is here, this would be a good choice for Tampa Bay area. If we get some cool weather the gator trout will be in close.Capt. C.A. Richardson

I can highly recommend Capt. Brian Epperson....for Tampa Bay..

Tampa Bay Fishing Guide | Captain Brian Epperson

John