Fishing at Lake Alma, Orange County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Alma is listed under Orange County, Florida. It sits at 75 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 20 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Forest City at 2.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. Apopka lies 2.6 miles off, Wekiwa Springs another 2.9 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Alma

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. The near bank of Lake Alma is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 82°F, with January the cold end at about 59°F. There is no cold season worth the name. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Lake Alma rarely departs from it. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Sand Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Lake Alma.