Fishing Curve Lake in Pasco County, Florida

• Overview

  Curve Lake lies in Pasco County, in Florida. The setting is open low country. At about 27 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Land O' Lakes lies 2.4 miles from the water. Tampa sits 21 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Neighbouring water: Treasure Lake near enough 0.4 miles, 0.6 miles out stands Bay Lake, Wistaria Lake near enough 1 mile, 1 mile out stands Red Bug Lake and Lake Thomas near enough 1.1 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Curve Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, warmouth and blue tilapia. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Anyone new to Curve Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 59°F. Warmth runs the whole year, so timing is about the hour, not the month. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Curve Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Treasure Lake, 0.4 miles out. For Curve Lake in particular, ask before you travel.