Tampa Lake near Lutz: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Tampa Lake lies in Hillsborough County, in Florida. The sea is 17 miles distant. Roughly 27 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. You are 2.7 miles from Lutz. Land O' Lakes follows at 3.7 miles, then Pebble Creek at 5.2 miles. Alternatives close at hand: Hart Lake 0.6 miles away, Twin Lake roughly 1.1 miles, Hog Island Lake 1.4 miles away, Catfish Lake roughly 1.5 miles and Myrtle Lake 1.5 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Tampa Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records collected within a few miles name largemouth bass, bluegill, bowfin, Florida gar and redbreast sunfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Take Tampa Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 59°F in January. The water stays warm and open throughout. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It sets the rhythm of the year at Tampa Lake. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Hart Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Check the position on Tampa Lake before loading the car.