Whale Tales: Three Rivers State Park on Lake Seminole, Sneads, FL

Our last stay in Florida was in the pan handle - Three Rivers State Park on Lake Seminole near Snead, FL. The lake is a man made reservoir that stretches 20-30 miles. Marsh areas with reed grass and lily pads skirt the the edges of the lake. Wide expanses of water barely cover tree stumps that could cause a great deal of damage if a boat hit them with any force. The water is full of wildlife... including alligators just coming out of hibernation, birds, and fish. Of the five days we were in the state park, we spent three on the water. We fished and toured the shores of the lake. Yes, we fished. I took up a pole and threw in a line. Cat fish were on the line. I now have a "fish that got away" story. I knew when it hit that it was big. When I got it close to the boat, Jerry told me it was about 10 to 15 lbs. Of course we didn't have a fish net. So when Jerry grabbed the line, the fish was gone in an instant - bit the line. Better believe we have a fish net now.

Fortunately we caught others that did not get away. There's not much better than fresh cat fish, fried potatoes and onions, and a campfire. Five days on Lake Seminole. A great way to end our five month stay in Florida.