Gunn Wins AFT Division 21 on Lake Toho; Heavy Hitters Open Saturday on Orange Lake

Matthew Gunn won the American Bass Anglers AFT Division 21 tournament on Lake Toho on May 2, fishing out of the Kissimmee Chain.

Results

American Fishing Tour Division 21 — Lake Toho (May 2) Matthew Gunn, first place. Launched out of Kissimmee.

Coming Up

MLF Bass Pro Tour — Kubota Heavy Hitters, Orange Lake (May 16): The Heavy Hitters event presented by Bass Pro Shops launches on Orange Lake in Marion County.

AFT Division 21 Season Finale — Kissimmee Chain (June 6–7): Two-day finale out of Kissimmee.

MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Championship — Kissimmee Chain (Sept. 18–20)

Worth Knowing

Polk County reinstated its burn ban as drought conditions continue. The ban covers unincorporated Polk plus Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Hillcrest Heights, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lakeland, Mulberry, Polk City, and Winter Haven.

SWFWMD's Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Order remains in effect through July 1, 2026. Outdoor watering restrictions for Polk County Utilities customers haven't changed since the April 3 start date. If you're running irrigation off lake water through a permitted withdrawal, the restrictions still apply.

The Florida Department of Health blue-green algae advisory for Northwest Recreation Pond in Apopka remains active.