Bird Lake near Lutz: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bird Lake is listed under Hillsborough County, Florida. The surface lies 59 feet up. It measures about 71 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is a smooth basin, with the interest below the waterline rather than along it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Hillsborough County. The closest town, Lutz, is 2.1 miles away. Land O' Lakes is 2.7 miles away, with Cheval at 4.3 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Bird Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include largemouth bass, bluegill and bowfin. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Bird Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 59°F in January and 82°F in July. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Bird Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Lake Toni is 0.6 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Bird Lake for certain.