Lake Sharpe Fishing Guide, Orange County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Sharpe lies in Orange County, Florida. Height above sea level is 112 feet. At about 31 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Horizon West sits 3.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Orlando is 14 miles off. Within easy reach: Lake Mabel roughly 1.3 miles, Bay Lake 1.5 miles, South Lake roughly 2.1 miles, Lake Sawyer 2.3 miles and Lake Little Sawyer roughly 2.7 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lake Sharpe

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, warmouth and swamp darter. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. On Lake Sharpe the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 82°F; the cold one sits at 60°F. Warm water year-round keeps fish moving through every month. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Lake Sharpe rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. A slipway 0.9 miles out gives trailer access. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Lake Mabel is 1.3 miles off. Check the position on Lake Sharpe before loading the car.