Lake Herrick near Orlovista: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Herrick is set in Orange County, Florida. The water sits 52 feet up. With some 38 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Orlovista is the closest place, 1.6 miles off. Pine Hills is 2.1 miles away, with Gotha at 2.6 miles. Also within reach: Geyer Lake at 0.6 miles, Lake Sherwood after 0.8 miles, Lake Hiawasee at 1.3 miles, Lake Rose after 1.3 miles and Lake Steer at 1.5 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Herrick

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public wildlife records from this area list blue tilapia, bluegill, largemouth bass, Florida gar and spotted sunfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Lake Herrick repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 82°F on average, January about 60°F. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Lake Herrick runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. 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. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Geyer Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Lake Herrick as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.