Clockwise from top is another view of The Hammock; Capt. Rush Rawlins of Highland Park Fish Camp with client George Taylor of Orlando, and the speckled perch they caught on the Norris Dead River, and deer captured on camera traipsing through the camp!
The warmer summer months of June and July can be a little tougher on fishing, but there is a trick to it—get out on the water early! “The first few hours of daylight will be the only good chance of catching fish this time of year,” Rawlins explains. She says people can still catch bass and panfish during these months, but it’s a more work to get them.
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About the middle of July, the swallow-tailed kites come in to roost during their migration trip to South America. The area has one of the largest roosts of kites in Florida. “Photographers and birders adore this time of year, as they get to see this very acrobatic bird in their natural habitat,” she adds. Highland Park Fish Camp is one of the last original fish camps still operating in the Sunshine State, so it’s little wonder that it draws guests from all over the world. As Rawlins says: “We are proud of our ‘Old Florida’ vibe, and our Southern hospitality, and we plan to keep it that way for a long time to come.” Ava Isabel Grace is a Florida resident who loves the country.
ROUNDUP Highland Park Fish Camp 2640 Highland Park Road DeLand, Florida 800-525-3477 or 386-734-2334 highlandparkfishcamp.com
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