Fishing Lost Lake in Seminole County, Florida

• Overview

  The Seminole County end of Florida holds Lost Lake. What surrounds it is warm bottomland. Surface area runs to about 12 acres — small enough to read in one session. Start from Casselberry, 0.6 miles down the road. Beyond it, Winter Springs at 2.1 miles and Fern Park at 2.3 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Lost 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. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records collected within a few miles name swamp darter, bluegill, warmouth, largemouth bass and Florida gar. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Fish Lost Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 59°F in January. The water stays warm and open throughout. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Lost Lake around it. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Part of this sits inside or beside North Winter Park Drive Conservation Area, so read the notices. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Triplet Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Lost Lake.