Little Hobbs Lake, Florida: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Little Hobbs Lake in Hillsborough County, Florida. Elevation runs to 62 feet. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Hillsborough County standards. For a base, Lutz sits 0.2 miles out. It is 14 miles to Tampa, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Little Hobbs Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, bluegill, bowfin and Florida gar. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. On Little Hobbs Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 82°F and January reads 60°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Little Hobbs Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Part of this sits inside or beside Wilson's Duck Haven, so read the notices. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Lake Hobbs is 0.4 miles off. Nothing on Little Hobbs Lake should be assumed from this page alone.