Clear Water Lake, Florida: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Florida, Clear Water Lake belongs to Orange County. What surrounds it is warm green lowland. At about 48 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Apopka is the closest place, 2.4 miles off. Orlando sits 14 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Clear Water Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records collected within a few miles name Florida gar, blue tilapia, brown bullhead and black crappie. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. At Clear Water Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 58°F in January up to 82°F in July. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Clear Water Lake. Barometer swings matter more than a degree or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. You will be walking about 0.9 miles from the nearest car park. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Mud Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Clear Water Lake should be assumed from this page alone.