Lake Denton in Highlands County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Lake Denton in Highlands County, Florida. The bank is 125 feet above sea level. It measures about 66 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. For supplies, Avon Park is 2.9 miles out. For a city, Lakeland is 43 miles off. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water. It goes down as a lake on the record.

• Where to Fish on Lake Denton

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Public wildlife records from this area list largemouth bass, bluegill and blue tilapia. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. At Lake Denton the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 61°F. There is no dead season here at all. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Denton.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Little Bonnet Lake, 0.9 miles away. Signs at Lake Denton carry more weight than any list.