Exploring New Water - Kingsley Lake - 4/7/19

[@justinneilsonn2665]

This lake is very mysterious. From above, it looks like the site of an ancient bomb detonation.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Yes it sure does. Very strange lake indeed.

[@mariafishnfooorivas3858]

Those people in the speed boat are read ends to be going that fast so close to you! They know what they are doing and just think they are cute! But so glad you caught a fish. Better luck next time OLA.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Yeah they went round and round and round. The lake was peaceful for the first 3 hours though. It was glass when I started out.

[@ThatShinerGuy]

I fished up there with a buddy of mine a few weeks ago. Neat lake loaded with monsters! Would be neat to flip all those boat docks when the weather heats up.

[@OldLadyAngler]

I really thought I'd catch a few under the docks but I didn't even get a hit. Was surprised.

[@tbaz1990]

Great video! Always pumped to see the notifications come threw for a new one!

[@OldLadyAngler]

Thank you. So happy that you're enjoying the videos. Lots of fun to make them.

[@AllTheHobbies]

Looks like a cool lake. Bummer about not getting on the fish.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Like I said in the video.... I was happy to get on ONE! haha. I knew it'd be super hard there!! Thanks for watching.

[@paulschweickert4890]

One of my favorite lakes, try drop shooting or weighed finesse worm or Shakey head. I have caught a bunch of big fish in that lake

[@OldLadyAngler]

I forgot to mention but I did throw a NED rig. I tied that one on before I left the house because I figured it might catch a fish or two there. Did you fish with live shiners or artificial?

[@paulschweickert4890]

@@OldLadyAngler artificial always green pumpkin is a really good color

[@Uncle_Yukon]

@@OldLadyAngler I've never gotten a bite on the ned rig, I just need to use it more. Try a shaky or slider head also, lots of fish on the slider. Brownish worm like a baby bass color in Senko, maybe try a Bass Pro Shops stick-o, I've done good on the multi-colored potato/tater something one. Or whatever brand you like in a soft stick bait, or even curly tailed worm.

[@Rock_Nemo]

Very cool lake, the trophy catch program devestated that hidden gem. Crazy numbers of absolute monsters were being caught until it got overwhelmed with all the fisherman after seeing them on that website. . It is tough fishing that deep clear water just make sure you using flouro leader and go finesse with dropshot, wacky rig, neko, etc. need to use your graph and trust what your seeing. I would go back there in a heartbeat if I were you.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Thanks Rock. Yep, I'm going back but I'll be taking the RV and staying several days. This way, I can get out super early. How did all of those fisherman get access to this lake?

[@Rock_Nemo]

Nobody new anything about that lake then there where so many 12 and 13 lbers being shown on the Trophy Catch site that people began seeing how they could get in there. Apparently all you need to be or know a veteran to get in to use the lake and within a few years it got pounded hard during the spawn with people using shiners and even taking out some of the monsters. I just remember seeing posts from the guys that had been fishing it for years saying how it got so bad. That should be an awesome trip being able to fish it for multiple days, cant wait to see your video's.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Ah. Bummer that people harvested the big ones. You have to be active duty, (guard or reserves too}, a retired veteran, or law enforcement to get on base now. Can't believe there's not a public ramp.

[@Uncle_Yukon]

@@Rock_Nemo Like my local lake that I've been fishing since '73. GREAT largie lake, in the '90s the water treatment plant broke and polluted the lake, then the small mouth took over. Now it's clouded water and less than a mediocer lake. But I still fish it a few days a week.

[@1539Mickey]

Hi T. Those weedless, clear lakes are hard to fish and deep just makes it harder. The fish may be spawning and aren't eating. The fish in NJ are in pre-spawn and they aren't eating. The Fellsmere Marsh may be weedy but easier to fish and no power boats. Good luck, Mickey

[@OldLadyAngler]

I agree! There's NO structure whatsoever in that lake. (aside from the shoreline grass) I was completely out of my element. But hey... I was expecting exactly that! I'll definitely camp and stay a few days next time I come back.

[@1539Mickey]

Hi T. A Carolina rig may work in the deep water. Good luck, Mickey

[@OldLadyAngler]

It very well may. Most of the fish I saw on the graph were actually suspended throughout the water column. ALL OVER!!

[@1539Mickey]

Hi T. I guess the secret will be finding someplace where the fish will congregate or feed. Good luck, Mickey

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

Dang OLA you was in my neck of the woods! Wish you would have gave me a shout I could have taken you out and show you the spots. The fish you saw on your graph where crappie there are lots of them.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Wow. There were a ton of the 'em! Next time. Have you fished Lowry?

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

@@OldLadyAngler no I havent had the chance it has been closed for a long time. you have to go by the gun ranges to get to it, so thats why its closed most the time. about to send you a email

[@howabouthetruth2157]

I've always wanted to fish a bunch of the lakes up that way in Florida. I never made it past hitting a bunch of the ones in central Florida.

[@OldLadyAngler]

this lake is legendary for giant bass but it's gonna take some work finding them and then getting them to eat. They're used to a natural diet of wild shiners!!

[@justincase5272]

I grew up on that lake, at least during the weekends and some weekdays.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Did you have any luck fishing it? Such a big lake to break down! And SO deep!

[@MichaelDavisOutdoorAdventures]

Wish you could have filmed the recovery!!!

[@OldLadyAngler]

It would have been fun but they were working so hard. I didn't want to seem flaky. One of their guys was shooting video with a phone though.

[@kkoonce1372]

The only thing I can get the bass to bite sometimes is a weightless Bandito Bug. Not sure why but it's true. Glad you had some help!

[@OldLadyAngler]

I don't think I could fish weightless in 25 feet of water. This water was DEEP. Even when it was 40-50 ft deep.... there was still a crapload of fish on my graph!

[@kkoonce1372]

Old Lady Angler good point. Well try that Bandito bug on aTexas rig with a weight sometime. I guess they like the action it has and they're not used to seeing it as much. Though my pond bass see it all the time and fall for it. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@OldLadyAngler]

I don't know why.... but I have had zero success with that bug. And I use it a lot. Weightless, TRig, tokyo rig.... I've never had a strike on it. But I will keep trying because I know it's something they have not seen. At some point I'm gonna catcha whopper on it.

[@kkoonce1372]

Old Lady Angler really? Bass are so weird. My bass in Texas are all about the creature Baits. Well fish on my friend!

[@Uncle_Yukon]

@@OldLadyAngler If you want weightless in deep water, try the carolina rig. Drag it slow.

[@led8541]

Great video

[@OldLadyAngler]

thanks Led.

[@paulschweickert4890]

Try lowry lake one day when they have it open..fun lake. Idle only for motor boats..great lake for kayak

[@OldLadyAngler]

Yes Lowry and Magnolia both are on my list. Is it restricted as far as what days it's opened?

[@paulschweickert4890]

@@OldLadyAngler yes usually open on Sunday mornings and Monday afternoons

[@OldLadyAngler]

Have you fished magnolia

[@paulschweickert4890]

@@OldLadyAngler not in a long time, I usually fish Lowery

[@OldLadyAngler]

@@paulschweickert4890 I'll try Lowry when I go up there to camp at Camp Blanding. Is it on military property too? Can I access it from hwy 21? Is there somewhere that lists what hours it will be open?? Thank you for the info Paul.

[@robbiehampton6450]

How bout you give us your view of that fish finder? I'm leaning towards that one.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Yeah I can give a few opinions on it. I don't have any experience at all though. I'll elaborate on it when I do my kayak set up video.

[@panaybacalaoify]

I wish I have the chance visit that lake. Looks completely different from everything I know.

[@OldLadyAngler]

It's HUGE. Next time, I'll launch from that very southern recreation area. I couldn't find any public ramp on that north end. That ramp that used to be public is now a gated community. I'll go back and do some camping there. It was gorgeous. It's one florida freshwater lake that I'll swim in.

[@davetrent8612]

Yea I found it :) I fish a 1000 acre gin clear reservoir that's a water supply to nearby Newport News,Va and it is very much identical to Kingsley Lake with the exception there is not one house, pier or dock other than what belongs to James City County & Little Creek reservoir. It's crazy but the only structure is a submerged roadbed 25-30' deep and the east & west roads are visible taking a dive below. No rain off has ever stained the water because of how thick the tree lines hover the banks. I read that Kingsley Lake is half developed properties (homes) and half is completely undeveloped. There was no explanation as to why that is but maybe my Floridian Lady Bass Killer might know something~! Do tell! :-) The aerial photos are spectacular to witness~!

[@OldLadyAngler]

Half of the lake is a military base. Camp Blanding. It's been there since the 1930's.... thus no development. This is how I access the lake.

[@davetrent8612]

@@OldLadyAngler I wished they'd sell me an acre just for a houseboat :)

[@OldLadyAngler]

@@davetrent8612 same here. it really is one of the prettiest lakes I've seen.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

That water was amazing clear and I don't fish on Sundays for that reason, lack of respect for the 🤬🤬 lol

[@OldLadyAngler]

Yep. You're correct on that one. But sometimes you gotta bite the bullet and do it.

[@Uncle_Yukon]

Yup, I usualy leave the lakes on the weekends for the people having to work during the week, Being retired I get to go every day so I can miss a weekend.

[@TheFishingMommy]

Glad the National Guard was there to help you out! Pardon my ignorance but how do you get access to the base? I am absolutely stunned at that water clarity! The underwater footage was beautiful.

[@OldLadyAngler]

The base can be accessed by having a military ID, (active duty or retiree) a DOD ID, Law enforcement or for the public, by purchasing an annual pass. I have heard that there was a public boat ramp on the north side of the lake (where Strickland's Landing used to be) but I drove up there and it's now a gated community. Even with the restricted access, I've heard that this lake is pretty pressured.

[@TheFishingMommy]

Old Lady Angler ah got it! I was really curious; because when I was just a high school graduate I mistakenly took a wrong turn onto a Navy base while attempting to find the location of a summer job interview. The MPs weren’t very nice about it 😜

[@OldLadyAngler]

Hahaha. Nowadays they use civilians for security.

[@TheFishingMommy]

Old Lady Angler oh hell if that were the case in 1988 I’d probably have gotten invited into the guard shack for a beer 😅

[@OldLadyAngler]

hahahaha!! I like you!

[@jadeshand2990]

Sounds like an eventful trip. Question: Do you usually fish that deep of water with your kayak?

[@OldLadyAngler]

No I have never fished that deep. I was totally out of my comfort zone. I knew it would be hard for me to catch anything just due to the fact that there is ZERO structure on the bottom of that lake. But this lake does hold GIANTS. Most people that fish it use live shiners though.

[@jadeshand2990]

Old Lady Angler I agree, that would make exceedingly nervous to be in that deep of water in a kayak. I may be wrong, but kayak fishing for me would be shallow lakes and rivers. Nothing much over 6 feet.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Oh... the depth does not scare me at all. I'm confident in my PFD if something happened. But deep water fishing is something I've not done much. We just don't have a lot of super deep lakes in my area. Most are about 10 feet at the deepest. I do try to avoid rough waters in my little yak though.

[@jadeshand2990]

Old Lady Angler On that deeper lake, do they allow bass boats?

[@OldLadyAngler]

Yes they do. There are no public boat ramps though.

[@FCPFishing]

Beautiful water. New subscriber here.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Thanks so much for joining!!

[@FCPFishing]

You're very welcome, thank you too!

[@jessestanfield-brokencurlo1448]

No Skunk!!

[@OldLadyAngler]

I know that's right!!! haha.

[@reau2325]

Holy crap we were there at the same time I’m in the NG

[@OldLadyAngler]

OH wow!!! Too bad you weren't with the crew that pulled me out of the mud!!! Have you fished the lake?

[@OldLadyAngler]

Thank you for your service!!

[@Miruble82]

I live 10 minutes from camp blanding and have fished it a few times haven’t caught anything those fish just don’t like me

[@OldLadyAngler]

I have not been back there but let me tell ya.... there are GIANT bass in that lake.. Lots of anglers use live shiners though. Makes it even tougher for artificial

[@WereAllThatBored]

That’s my kind of lake! Gonna go out on a limb and say the FWC doesn’t spray it

[@OldLadyAngler]

Hahaha! It's pristine! I am looking forward to camping there.

[@gomertube]

Weird lake. I knew nothing about it.

[@OldLadyAngler]

It's definitely a rarity in Florida. They still don't totally understand the water flow of this lake. It hardly has any deviation in water level, even during a drought.

[@gomertube]

Yea how do you get water into the highest elevation lake? Maybe it fills from the bottom where elevation is normal.

[@OldLadyAngler]

There is a bit of seepage. But they don't know exactly how it works. The water quality is absolutely gorgeous. White sandy bottom. Looks like a beach in the pan handle.

[@gomertube]

Old Lady Angler Did you say that there are records of big bass from there? And with water that deep and cold I bet that some fool has tried to release smallmouth in there.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Yes MAJOR bass caught there. Their main forage is Wild Shiners. No wonder they're so big! What few fishing videos I've watched of that lake.... they're fishing live wild shiners. Not my style of fishing though.

[@rosiecotton8343]

Inconsiderate motor boats drive me nuts!

[@OldLadyAngler]

They were so close. They had an entire lake but wanted to stick to that southern shoreline right where I was fishing. :(

[@rosiecotton8343]

😠

[@Uncle_Yukon]

Water lice, they just don't care.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Very inconsiderate, that's for sure.

[@rodcrawford5547]

Very poor lake for fishing! Skiers will absolutely run over you, and laugh in your face. First and last time for everything...

[@OldLadyAngler]

Yeah I suppose if I had been in a boat, it would have been a different story.