WHO
AND WHAT:
A two-hour
private catch-and-release fishing excursion in the lakes of the Walt
Disney World Resort for up to five people that includes:
--a guide
--rod and
reel
--tackle
--artificial/live bait
--beverages
--digital souvenir photo
--one-year membership in BASS, the world's largest fishing organization
(membership includes 11 issues of Bassmaster Magazine; a membership
pack with a personalized membership card, members-only decal, an embroidered
patch and member handbook; free Gear Giveaways; a Boat Theft Reward;
information on local BASS chapters; eligibility to compete in national
events; and other special discounts and benefits)
Guests
may NOT bring their own food, beverage, or coolers.
Extended
trips also available at additional cost.
WHERE:
Fishing excursions are available from the following WDW marinas:
BoardWalk
Resort
Contemporary Resort
Coronado Springs Resort
Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Old Key West
Polynesian Resort
Port Orleans Resort
Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
Yacht
Club Resort
Downtown Disney Marketplace
WHEN AND
HOW MUCH:
7 a.m.:
$250
10 a.m.: $250
1:30 p.m.: $225
There are
no evening excursions.
Fishing
excursions may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Arrive approximately 10-15 minutes prior to departure time.
HOW:
To make
reservations, call 407-939-BASS (2277).
Cancellations: Reservations are required. 24-hour notice required for
cancellations. A credit card or resort ID is required at the time of
the reservation. Guests failing to show or who do not cancel with at
least 24-hour notice will be charged in full.
Caribbean Beach Resort
Beginning
in mid-March 2006, you can take two-hour private catch-and-release fishing
excursions on Barefoot Bay at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. Trips
will be aboard tournament-style Nitro bass boats that can accommodate
one or two guests. Cost is $250 for morning excursions; $230 for those
later in the day. Excursions include use of the boat, guide and equipment
for one or two guests. For reservations and additional information,
call 407-WDW-BASS (939-2277).
Junior
Fishing Excursions
(Kids'
Fishing Around the World)
The
Junior Fishing Excursion is a one-hour long excursion available
for guests ages 6-12.
Pickup is available from the following resort marinas and locations:
Old Key West
Sat. & Sun. only; 10 - 11am
Grand Floridian Resort
Sat. & Sun. only; 10 - 11am
Wilderness Lodge & Fort Wilderness Campground
Sat. & Sun. only; 10 - 11am
Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Mon. - Fri. only; pickup between 10 & 10:15am
Community Hall at BoardWalk Resort -- BoardWalk Villa side near the
quiet pool
Mon. - Fri. only; pickup between 10am & 10:15am
Call the Resort Recreation Reservation Center at (407) WDW-PLAY (407-939-7529)
for reservations and information.
Ages: 6-12
Price: $28.16 (plus tax) per Guest
Locations and Times: Pick up areas may vary - please call for hours
and locations
Guests may not bring their
own food, beverage, or coolers aboard.
Dockside Fishing
Riverside at Port Orleans
Fishing Hole at Ol' Man Island
Catch-and-release
cane pole fishing is also availabe without advance reservations at the
following locations:
--Port Orleans Riverside Ol' Man Island at the Fishin'
Hole
--Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds
Hours are 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. and vary seasonally. The fishing areas
are stocked with catfish, bass, and blue gill, and a catch is almost
certain.
Cost
-- Cane Pole & Worms - $4/hour OR Family Fishing - $12.50/hour
(up to 6 people)
READER
COMMENTS
Dave,
10/05: Fishing Trips are a wonderful way to take a break from the
parks and have a lot of fun. What could be better than catching bass with
Disney properties as a backdrop. The last two trips that my family took
to Disney (2003 and 2005) we did a fishing excursion each time. In 2003
we went in November and caught 22 bass all weighing 4 pounds or more with
the largest being about 8 pounds. The latest trip we went in October and
caught 17 bass again all 4 pounds or
bigger. The biggest this trip was caught by my daughter and was around
6+ pounds and watching her reel it in was a blast. If you go to Disney
in the summer the fishing may not be as good as we have experienced in
the fall because of the heat. The
fishing trips are expensive, $230 for 2 hours. But I will do at least
one fishing trip each time we go to Disney. My daughter and I enjoy it
so much and it gives us both some one on one quality time.
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