Fishing at Lake Holloway, Polk County, Florida

• Overview

  In Florida, Lake Holloway belongs to Polk County. The coast is 32 miles away. It covers about 25 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It sits higher than most water we list in Florida. Nearest place of any size is Crystal Lake, 0.5 miles away. Lakeland is the closest city, 1.9 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Holloway

  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. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include Florida gar, blue tilapia, bluegill and largemouth bass. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. Fish Lake Holloway to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 61°F in January up to 82°F in August. There is no cold season worth the name. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Lake Holloway runs to its own calendar within the local pattern. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lake Bonny, 0.7 miles out. Treat access at Lake Holloway as something to verify.