Lake Maria near Winter Springs: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Maria sits in Seminole County, out in Florida. Height above sea level is 62 feet. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Seminole County standards. 3.1 miles away sits Winter Springs, the nearest town. Oviedo is 3.3 miles and Casselberry 4 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Maria

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include swamp darter, bluegill, warmouth, largemouth bass and Florida gar. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. The shape of Lake Maria rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 82°F, the coldest about 59°F. Fish feed through every month here. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Anyone fishing Lake Maria regularly works to that calendar. The first frost of the year slows things for a few days.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Fishing from a pier is possible 100 yards away. There are toilets mapped about 130 yards away. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Little Lake Howell, 1.4 miles away. Check the position at Lake Maria before loading the car.