Secret Lake, Florida: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Secret Lake belongs to Seminole County, Florida. The setting is warm green lowland. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest town is Casselberry, 0.2 miles away. Orlando sits 9.9 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Secret Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include swamp darter, bluegill and warmouth. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. At Secret Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 59°F in January to roughly 82°F in July. The year runs unbroken and warm. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Secret Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. Parking is close: a car park sits 140 yards from the bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Lake Concord, 0.4 miles away. Confirm access to Secret Lake locally before you travel.