Lake Hobbs Fishing in Hillsborough County, Florida

• Overview

  Florida holds Lake Hobbs, in Hillsborough County. The country round it is warm green lowland from end to end. Roughly 70 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Shoreline comes to about 1.2 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It is among the larger waters listed here for Hillsborough County. The nearest place of any size is Lutz, 0.7 miles away. Beyond it, Cheval at 2.9 miles and Land O' Lakes at 4.2 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lake Hobbs

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, bluegill, bowfin and Florida gar. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Read Lake Hobbs for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 60°F in January to roughly 82°F in July. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Lake Hobbs by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. A protected area covers this ground, which usually means restrictions on access. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Little Deer Lake, 0.4 miles out. Nothing on Lake Hobbs should be assumed from this page alone.