Red Bug Lake in Pasco County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Red Bug Lake is a Pasco County water, Florida side. The surface lies 89 feet up. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Pasco County are larger. The closest town, Connerton, is 3.3 miles distant. After that come Land O' Lakes at 3.4 miles and Quail Ridge at 8 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Red Bug Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, warmouth and blue tilapia. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. On Red Bug Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 59°F in January up to 82°F in July. There is no dead season here at all. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Anyone fishing Red Bug Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Bay Lake, 0.4 miles out. The position on Red Bug Lake is worth confirming on the day.