Fishing Perch Lake in Seminole County, Florida

• Overview

  Perch Lake stands in Seminole County, Florida. The coast is 28 miles away. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Seminole County. Goldenrod sits 0.2 miles from the bank. Orlando is the closest city, 7.5 miles away. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Perch Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, Florida gar and spotted sunfish. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Perch Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 82°F and January near 60°F. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Perch Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. There are toilets half a mile off. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Lake Nan is 0.3 miles off. Check the position on Perch Lake before loading the car.