Black Lake Fishing near Groveland, Florida

• Overview

  Black Lake falls in Lake County, part of Florida. Warm green lowland runs right down to the water. The water covers some 49 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. With about 1.0 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Groveland is the closest town at 3.5 miles. Clermont is 4.5 miles and Mascotte 5.8 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Black Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, warmouth and black crappie. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Black Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 59°F in January to roughly 82°F in July. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At Black Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Pine Island Lake, 1.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Black Lake is worth confirming on the day.