Lake Burkett Fishing near Goldenrod, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Burkett is a Seminole County water, in Florida. The bank is 56 feet above sea level. The water covers some 76 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. There is roughly 1.2 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Few waters listed in Seminole County are bigger. Goldenrod is the closest place, 1.2 miles off. Union Park lies 3.1 miles off, Winter Park another 4.4 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Lake Burkett

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. On Lake Burkett the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 82°F, the coldest about 60°F. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Lake Burkett runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lake Martha at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. For Lake Burkett in particular, ask before you travel.