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the pyromaniac · 05-02-2012, 01:00 PM

Where can I fish at Disney World without paying extra? I know about the lake between Pop Century & Art of Animation, a couple spots at Fort Wilderness, and the river at Port Orléans, but I'd love to find more.

tiger4me2 · 05-02-2012, 01:36 PM

Not really sure but I know Disney offers fishing excursions but $$$$ plus you have to have a Florida Fishing license so I am told. Might want to call Disney and ask. MHO I believe if you can't keep what you catch.

the pyromaniac · 05-03-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger4me2

Not really sure but I know Disney offers fishing excursions but $$$$ plus you have to have a Florida Fishing license so I am told. Might want to call Disney and ask. MHO I believe if you can't keep what you catch.

I'm trying to avoid the paid excursion... I fished a little at Hourglass Lake last trip, I was just trying to figure out where else I can go without paying extra. I don't care about keeping fish, since I won't be cooking there.

roydavid7771 · 05-04-2012, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by the pyromaniac

I'm trying to avoid the paid excursion... I fished a little at Hourglass Lake last trip, I was just trying to figure out where else I can go without paying extra. I don't care about keeping fish, since I won't be cooking there.

I didn't think you could fish Hourglass Lake, or any other place other than the places you mentioned without having to pay. I went on a paid excursion last year and the guide told me that you really can't fish anywhere (other than the places you mentioned) for safety reasons more than anything else. Disney can't really guarantee what you'll come across along the water banks, and since it is central Florida it's wouldn't be unusual to come across gators, water moccasins, etc.

Claire&TheBoys · 05-04-2012, 08:37 AM

You used to be able to fish at Fort Wilderness. I know when I was a kid my dad and I fished there a few times. They also used to allow "cane pole fishing" at Port Orleans Riverside for a few dollars, just to rent the pole, I think.

the pyromaniac · 06-07-2012, 01:45 PM

I was told last year that fishing is permitted at Hourglass Lake as long as you don't fish from the bridge and as long as you practice 100% catch & release. I was certainly not the only one fishing there.

Fishing is allowed at Fort Wilderness. Fishing is also allowed from the deck at Port Orléans. Again, catch & release is required. You can rent cane poles at the island, but I'll pass since I keep about $1700 worth of fishing gear in my Jeep. It is my understanding that there are other areas where fishing is allowed, without having to pay the excursion fee. I'm sure I'm not the only dad who takes advantage of it...

05-02-2012, 01:00 PM	#1
the pyromaniac Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Norton, VA, USA Posts: 8	fishing Disney World Where can I fish at Disney World without paying extra? I know about the lake between Pop Century & Art of Animation, a couple spots at Fort Wilderness, and the river at Port Orléans, but I'd love to find more.

05-04-2012, 08:37 AM	#5
Claire&TheBoys The Queen of the Castle! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 4,935	You used to be able to fish at Fort Wilderness. I know when I was a kid my dad and I fished there a few times. They also used to allow "cane pole fishing" at Port Orleans Riverside for a few dollars, just to rent the pole, I think. __________________ Claire Married 16 years to With (10) and (7) "You see, it's just like I told you. Wishes can come true, if you believe in them with all your heart. And the best part is, you'll never run out of wishes. They're shining deep down inside you... because that, my friends, is where the magic lives." More than 25 trips to Disney World since age 4, including: Feb 2013 (DPHM): CSR - Sept 2012: Pop - Nov 2011: Pop - May 2011: CSR - Jan 2011: All-Star Sports - May 2010: Pop Century - Nov 2009: Wilderness Lodge - May 2009: Shades of Green - Aug/Sept 2008: CSR - Jan 2008: POFQ - Sept 2007: CSR - Sept 2004: FWCabins - Sept 2003: CSR - Jan 1997: Honeymoon at Westgate - Plus many trips as a child at FW!

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tiger4me2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,796	Not really sure but I know Disney offers fishing excursions but $$$$ plus you have to have a Florida Fishing license so I am told. Might want to call Disney and ask. MHO I believe if you can't keep what you catch.

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06-07-2012, 01:45 PM	#6
the pyromaniac Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Norton, VA, USA Posts: 8	I was told last year that fishing is permitted at Hourglass Lake as long as you don't fish from the bridge and as long as you practice 100% catch & release. I was certainly not the only one fishing there. Fishing is allowed at Fort Wilderness. Fishing is also allowed from the deck at Port Orléans. Again, catch & release is required. You can rent cane poles at the island, but I'll pass since I keep about $1700 worth of fishing gear in my Jeep. It is my understanding that there are other areas where fishing is allowed, without having to pay the excursion fee. I'm sure I'm not the only dad who takes advantage of it...