Reedy Lake Fishing near Horizon West, Florida

• Overview

  Reedy Lake lies in Orange County, Florida. It lies 98 feet above sea level. With some 133 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. A shoreline of some 1.5 miles keeps the choices simple. It is among the larger waters listed here for Orange County. Horizon West lies 1.4 miles from the water. Citrus Ridge lies 5.9 miles off, Four Corners another 6.1 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Reedy Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, largemouth bass and redear sunfish. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. On Reedy Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 60°F in January. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That is the shape of the year on Reedy Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. A marina is mapped about half a mile away. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Tub Lake sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Reedy Lake should be assumed from this page alone.