Fishing Lake Sharon in Pasco County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Sharon sits within Pasco County in Florida. Salt water lies 16 miles off. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Pasco County standards. The nearest town is Land O' Lakes, 0.9 miles away. For a city, Tampa is 19 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Sharon

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, bluegill, bowfin and Florida gar. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Take Lake Sharon a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 82°F and January at 59°F. The year runs unbroken and warm. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That is the shape of the year on Lake Sharon.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try East Lake Ellis, 0.3 miles away. Confirm access to Lake Sharon locally before you travel.