Little Bass Lake in Orange County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Little Bass Lake in Orange County, Florida. Tidal water begins 33 miles from here. This is a pocket water of some 16 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Some 0.8 miles away sits Conway, the nearest settlement. Edgewood follows at 2.4 miles, then Holden Heights at 2.9 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Little Bass Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, largemouth bass, warmouth and swamp darter. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Take Little Bass Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 60°F in January. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in summer. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Little Bass Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Bass Lake, 0.3 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Little Bass Lake.