Pasadena Lake Fishing near South Pasadena, Florida

• Overview

  The Pinellas County entry here is Pasadena Lake, in Florida. The ground round it is open low country. It covers about 6 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It lies lower than most water we list in Florida. South Pasadena is the closest town at 1.6 miles. The big place round here is St. Petersburg, 2.5 miles distant. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Pasadena Lake

  National mapping records it as a reservoir rather than a natural lake. This is tidal water: the state of the tide decides where fish sit, so plan the session around it. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover Florida gar, bluegill and Nile tilapia. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. At Pasadena Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 61°F to 83°F. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. 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 Pasadena Lake. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Captain K's Bait & Tackle is mapped as a fishing spot half a mile from the water. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Lake Disston at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Pasadena Lake before loading the car.