Blossom Lake near Seminole: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Pinellas County, Florida, sits Blossom Lake. The surface lies 52 feet up. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Head to Seminole, 0.9 miles away, for anything you forgot. St. Petersburg is the closest city, 7.5 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Blossom Lake

  National mapping records it as a reservoir rather than a natural lake. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records collected within a few miles name flathead grey mullet, bluegill, pinfish and sheepshead. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. The shape of Blossom Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 83°F and January near 61°F on the long-run figures. The water stays warm and open throughout. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Expect Blossom Lake to follow that timing. A grey, mild day is often better than a bright, still one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. There are toilets half a mile off. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lake Kersky at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Blossom Lake for certain.