Has Anyone Gone FISHING at POR?

[viluvsdisney]

Looking for some info about those who may have done this. We heard you can fish at POR - any feedback? We want to take DD4 - first time fishin' Thanks!

 

[dday2021]

Although I didn't take the opportunity to go fishing at POR in June (too rainy ) I did see where the fishing hole is. It's on Ole' Man Island next to the pool there. It looked like the fishing area had a wall between it and the rest of the lake/river so I imagine it is stocked and the chances of catching something are pretty good.

 

[Pryncess'mom]

They were 12 & 15 and they enjoyed it! It's about $4 or $5 per 1/2 hour and you get a bamboo pole and bait (Ds said it looks like dough balls!) There is a dock on the pond and you just cast out!


The pond is just to one side of the main pool. You can see the water wheel.

Good luck!

Deb

 

[firstmickey]

We really wanted to but didn't have time.

It is $4.02 with tax for 30mins with a cane fishing pole. It includes bait. The CM told me the best time is 7:30 AM because the smart fish are hungry then. You throw back the fish you catch. there is a wooden pier that you stand on to fish.

My kids really wanted to do this but we never made it that early.
Saw people fishing in the afternoon but they werent catching anything.

Donna

 

[Cinderelli]

We did this 2 years ago over our July 4th holiday. We went mid to late morning and the kids had a blast. My son caught a fish and the others had plenty of "bites". I do believe it is stocked because we could see the fish swimming around. It was alot of fun on a day when we didn't intend to do a park.

Have fun!

 

[Janet2k]

We've taken fishing excursions on Seven Seas Lagoon, Bay Lake, and Crescent Lake (click here for a few photos). We have done this many times since my husband is a fishing-junkie (and that is an understatement). We haven't done the Lake Buena Vista fishing excursion yet. Here is some info from the official WDW website regarding it:

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Lake Buena Vista Excursions

General Information Leaving from the Downtown Disney® Marketplace and Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside, Old Key West Resort, there is a fishing excursion designed to fit your needs. Two-hour excursions for up to five people, including boat, guide, tackle, rods, and reels. All fishing is catch-and-release only. (Note: Excursions may be canceled due to inclement weather.)

Cost Two-Hour Excursions starting at $180 including tax for two to five people. $80 including tax for one person. Reservations required. Shiners are $15 per dozen.

Reservations Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance by calling (407) WDW-PLAY (939-7529).
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And since the others have mentioned cane pole fishing, here is what the official WDW website has to say about that:

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

General Information Fishing excursions are out of Lake Buena Vista. (Hours vary seasonally.)

Cost Cane pole fishing near Ol' Man Island for $4.00 per half hour per pole. Family special (four to six poles) is $12.50 per half hour.

Reservations Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance by calling (407) WDW-PLAY (939-7529).
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[Lesley]

We fished at POR last year. It was pretty fun but getting our kids their own poles wasn't such a good idea. 2 of our poles sat unused most of the time because the kids needed so much help.

Our bait was actually worms....so my poor dh had to bait all the hooks and unhook the fish we caught because the rest of us are wimps!

But it was fun and I have cute pictures!

 

[Janet2k]

Lesley, do you have any of those photos posted on-line??