Lake Parker in Lakeland isn't bad and it's close.
Lake thontotassa is close also, ramps kinda suck though.
Polk county is great, lots of lakes to choose from.
Kissimmee can be great but can be horrible if you don't know the lake, I have more luck on the south end and use the ramp on 60.
Tarpon can be good, it's usually pretty busy on the weekends though.
I moved here 3yrs ago from Michigan, and don't know squat about saltwater fishing except the extreme basics, but have fished around Teco from the shore and caught a few. There's tons of places to fish here, I love it..... and don't forget you can have fun just pond hopping if it comes down to it.
hey, any of you guys in the ruskin area want a partner for a day? i will be in little harbor from the 5th to the 25th of april. would like to do some bass fishing in fla. i will bring my own tackle just need to know what to bring. would rather a week day if possible and i will pay for gas thanks, phil