Square Lake in Orange County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Orange County, Florida, is where Square Lake sits. Elevation runs to 131 feet. This is a pocket water of some 18 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is high ground by Florida standards. Some 4.8 miles away sits Horizon West, the nearest settlement. Beyond it, Four Corners at 7.2 miles and Citrus Ridge at 7.3 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Square Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include dollar sunfish, bluegill, largemouth bass, warmouth and redear sunfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. On Square Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 82°F and January near 59°F. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Square Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. You will be walking about 0.9 miles from the nearest car park. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Keene Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Square Lake for certain.