Pine Hill Lake Fishing near Tallahassee, Florida

• Overview

  Within Leon County, Florida, you have Pine Hill Lake. The shore lies 33 miles out. With some 35 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is high ground by Florida standards. Tallahassee is the closest place, 11 miles off. The big place round here is Tallahassee, 11 miles distant. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Pine Hill Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records collected within a few miles name Florida gar, bluegill and swamp darter. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Pine Hill Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 81°F, while January sits near 51°F. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Pine Hill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lower Dianne Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Pine Hill Lake if anything is unclear.