Myrtle Lake near Land O' Lakes: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Myrtle Lake in the Hillsborough County part of Florida. It sits at 75 feet above sea level. The water covers some 26 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Land O' Lakes sits 2.2 miles from the bank. Then Lutz, 3.2 miles, and Cheval, 5.5 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Myrtle Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include largemouth bass, bluegill, bowfin and Florida gar. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. Myrtle Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 59°F in January to roughly 82°F in July. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Myrtle Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Catfish Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Myrtle Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.