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Bluegill Still Hot Targets, Bass Can be Found
On Lake Walk-in-Water, anglers are still catching bluegill on crickets in the pads and grass. Bass are up shallow morning before the heat and wind picks up, and evening if the... — Updated 5/10/2022
Bluegills and Shellcrackers are Feasting Now
On Lake Walk-in-Water, bluegill action is heating up for those who are using crickets in the lily pads. Throw a Gambler Big EZ or Houdini lure first thing in the morning for bass.... — Updated 5/4/2022
University, High School Student Sports Reporters Sought
Area college and high school students with a penchant for sports have an opportunity to earn some career creds by providing coverage of their favorite local teams, according to... — Updated 5/2/2022
Highlanders to Induct Five Into Hall of Fame
The second annual Highlander Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 30, and Shelli Jacobs, secretary of the Highlander Booster Club, is excited... — Updated 5/1/2022
Catfish, Bass and Shell Crackers the Hot Targets Now
On Lake Walk-in-Water, anglers are catching limits of bluegill on crickets in among the lily pads. Bass are pulling back out to the outside edge of vegetation. Throw a watermelon... — Updated 4/25/2022
Shell Crackers Drawing Crowds to Lake Kissimmee
On Lake Walk-in-Water, anglers are catching their limit of shell crackers and bluegill in the lily pads on red worms and crickets. Bass are roaming inside, feeding after the spawn... — Updated 4/19/2022
After a Bout With Winds, Fishing is Back on the Agenda
Not too many anglers were out last week due to the high winds we have experienced, but now that calmer weather has arrived, the fish and fishers are active again. On Lake... — Updated 4/12/2022
Changing Seasons Mean Changes in Fishing Tactics
With warming weather and recent rains, fishing patterns keep changing. Keep checking back for the latest updates. On big Lake Walk-in-the-Water, bluegill and shell cracker are... — Updated 4/4/2022
Fishing Has Heated Up, It's Time to Get On The Water!
Fishing is red hot at the moment, so don't miss this opportunity to get a hold of a bucket-mouth or a stringer of shellcrackers! On Lake Walk-in-the-Water, anglers are catching a... — Updated 3/28/2022
There's Fishing Action If You Know Where to Look
As the weather changes, so does the fishing, so stay informed about what's biting, and where you can find them! On Lake Walk-in-the-Water, there's action with blue gill and shell cr... — Updated 3/21/2022
Walk-in-the-Water Stocked With Prize-Winning Tagged Bass
Lake Walk-in-the-Water has been revealed to contain a tagged bass, one of several Florida lakes to have received a trophy bass bearing a special pink tag. The tag and documentation... — Updated 3/16/2022
The Full Moon in March Brings Some Big Fishing Action
With the full moon in March the shell crackers are starting to show up in the lily pads. On Lake Walk-in-the-Water, anglers are still catching specks on minnows around offshore... — Updated 3/15/2022
Fish are On The Move This Week With Changing Weather
The weather forecast this week is for continued warm weather and a chance of showers and thunderstorms until Saturday, when it's predicted to get dangerously gusty on area lakes.... — Updated 3/9/2022
Extremely Low Water Starting to Affect Fishing
Editor's Note: We would like to share photos of you with your big catch! If you have tips or photos you care to share, please email them directly to [email protected] Low wa... — Updated 2/28/2022
Highlanders Open Baseball Season Wednesday Against Mulberry
The crack of the bat, the chatter in the pen, fresh clay on the mound, and lights on "The Hill" tell us that the Highlander Baseball season has begun. Hopes are high for the first h... — Updated 2/24/2022
Fishing Still Spotty as Weather Heats Up
Editor's Note: We would like to share photos of you with your big catch! f you have tips or photos you care to share, please email them directly to [email protected] Warmer... — Updated 2/23/2022
Send Us Your Photos To Include in Our Fishing Report
Editor's Note: We would like to share photos of you with your big catch! f you have tips or photos you care to share, please email them directly to [email protected] Here's... — Updated 2/14/2022
Highlander Girls Hope to Bring Home a Basketball Title
Lake Wales High School's girls' basketball team advanced in their effort to win a state title at home Thursday night as the top seed Highlanders defeated 8th seed Zephyrhills in the... — Updated 2/11/2022
Bass are Starting to Move into Shallow Water as Temperatures Rise Again
Anglers are starting to limit out at night on Lake Wales-in=the=Water by drifting minnows under lights. Get out there and give it a try. Bass fishing has been slow with the lake bei... — Updated 2/8/2022
Florida Poly Women's Powerlifting Readies for National Title Competition
Florida Polytechnic University's Women's Powerlifting team is killing it in its inaugural year, and has already earned a spot on the national stage. The team is enjoying statewide... — Updated 2/2/2022
How Lake Wales is Affected by the Chinese Winter Olympics
Even though the 2022 Olympics are on the other side of the globe, decisions made by governments, sponsors, and media organizations will be seen and felt here in Polk County The... — Updated 2/2/2022
There's Some Hot Fishing Action on Area Lakes
With the recent rains and changing temperatures, fish are on the move around southeast Polk. Lakes large and small are seeing good activity. On Lake Kissimmee, always a hot spot,... — Updated 1/17/2022
Big Bass Are Getting Active on Area Lakes
The latest reports from area lakes are solid evidence that it's time to break out the tackle and head out. On Lake Walk-in-the-Water, specks being caught in the grass and around... — Updated 1/15/2022
Big Bass Are Biting Now, So Let's See Where the Action Is
It's that time of year when big bass are starting to come out to play. The current hot-spot seems to be Lake Walk-in-the-water, where several giants have been caught on shiners at... — Updated 1/3/2022
The Fish Aren't Taking A Holiday on Area Lakes
There's some action to be found on area lakes despite the unseasonable warmth this holiday period. Start your New Year out right with a fun advneture in pursuit of the perfect... — Updated 12/27/2021
