Fishing Keene Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida

• Overview

  Look for Keene Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. The bank is 85 feet above sea level. With some 27 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Lutz at 0.9 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Cheval (4 miles) and University (4.9 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Keene Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover largemouth bass, bluegill and spotted sunfish. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Fish Keene Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 60°F on the long-run figures. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Keene Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Commston Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Keene Lake locally before you travel.