Kendale Lake, Florida: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Kendale Lake sits in Miami-Dade County, out in Florida. The ground round it is warm green lowland. It lies lower than most water we list in Florida. Kendall West at 1.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. The Hammocks is 1.6 miles away, with Kendale Lakes at 1.9 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Kendale Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover peacock cichlid, largemouth bass, bluegill and warmouth. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. On Kendale Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 82°F and January about 67°F. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Kendale Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Lake Oakland at 3.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Kendale Lake for certain.