Lake Kersky near Bay Pines: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Pinellas County, Florida. The surface lies 33 feet up. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Pinellas County. Start from Bay Pines, 0.8 miles down the road. Further out sit Seminole (1.2 miles) and Madeira Beach (2.2 miles). It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lake Kersky

  It is listed as an impoundment in national data, which explains the shape of the basin. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists flathead grey mullet, bluegill and pinfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Lake Kersky responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 83°F; by January the average is down near 61°F. Warmth runs the whole year, so timing is about the hour, not the month. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Time your trip to Lake Kersky by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Blossom Lake is 0.3 miles off. For Lake Kersky in particular, ask before you travel.