Marshall Lake Fishing in Orange County, Florida

• Overview

  This water sits in Orange County, Florida. This is warm bottomland ground. With some 61 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Nearest town is Apopka, 1.2 miles off. The nearest city of size is Orlando, 14 miles away. In the same area: Lower Doe Lake at 0.4 miles, Lake Gem out at 0.4 miles, Lake Witherington at 0.5 miles, Upper Doe Lake out at 0.5 miles and Sheppard Lake at 0.7 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Marshall Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, spotted sunfish and blue tilapia. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. The shape of Marshall Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 58°F in January. Warmth runs the whole year, so timing is about the hour, not the month. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Marshall Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lower Doe Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Marshall Lake carry more weight than any list.