Tower Lake

Anglers know Tower Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of Florida, United States. The standard playbook on a lake this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Tower Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.

Location

28.1339, -81.6360 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Largemouth bassSpotted garYellow bullheadRedear sunfishSpotted bass

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Spotted gar

  Spotted Gar have bony mouths, so make sure to set the hook HARD. Using circle hooks can increase your hookup ratio when fishing with bait.

• For Yellow bullhead

  Fish near the bottom, as yellow bullheads are bottom feeders. Use a slip bobber to suspend your bait just off the bottom in deeper water.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Tower Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Tower Lake, make sure your licence covers Florida, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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