Lake Martha Fishing in Seminole County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Martha is a Seminole County water, Florida side. The country round it is open low country from end to end. It runs to roughly 30 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Goldenrod sits 1 mile from the bank. After that come Union Park at 2.9 miles and Winter Park at 4.1 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Martha

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish and Florida gar. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Lake Martha gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 82°F and January reads 60°F. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan around that when you fish Lake Martha.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Nothing on Lake Martha should be assumed from this page alone.