Fishing at Lake Enola, Lake County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Enola belongs to Lake County, Florida. It sits at 66 feet above sea level. The water covers some 46 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Bank access stretches around 1.1 miles in total. Nearest place of any size is Umatilla, 0.6 miles away. The nearest city of size is Orlando, 32 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Enola

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. 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. Nearby survey and observation records mention largemouth bass, bluegill and Florida gar. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. The near bank of Lake Enola is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 81°F at the top of summer and 58°F at the bottom of winter. 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. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Enola.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Lake Umatilla Boat Ramp provides a boat ramp about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Lake Mary at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Lake Enola in what we hold.