Lake Kell Fishing Guide, Hillsborough County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Kell sits within Hillsborough County in Florida. Height above sea level is 75 feet. The water covers some 33 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The closest town, Lutz, is 1.1 miles distant. Further out sit Land O' Lakes (3.6 miles) and Cheval (3.7 miles). The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Kell

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover largemouth bass, bluegill, bowfin and Florida gar. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Lake Kell responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 60°F to 82°F. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Lake Kell runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Deer Lake, 0.4 miles out. The position on Lake Kell is worth confirming on the day.