Lake Davenport near Davenport: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Davenport is a Polk County water, Florida side. Country round the bank runs to open low country. Surface area is around 43 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Davenport lies 0.6 miles from the water. After that come Haines City at 3.3 miles and Loughman at 6.2 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Davenport

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public wildlife records from this area list largemouth bass, blue tilapia and brown bullhead. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Work Lake Davenport in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 60°F to 82°F. The year runs unbroken and warm. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Lake Davenport follows the weather closely. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Lake Geneva, 0.9 miles away. Treat access at Lake Davenport as something to verify.