Hixon Lake near Citrus Park: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Hixon Lake is a Hillsborough County water, Florida side. The ground around here is warm bottomland. At roughly 20 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Start from Citrus Park, 1.2 miles down the road. It is 12 miles to Tampa, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Hixon Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Nearby survey and observation records mention largemouth bass, bluegill and Florida gar. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. At Hixon Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 82°F, with January the cold end at about 60°F. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Hixon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Facilities include toilets around 0.9 miles from here. The water borders Old Memorial Conservation Area, so reserve rules are likely to apply. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Fairy Lake, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Hixon Lake in particular, ask before you travel.