Guide To Fishing At Lake Apopka

AKA: Apopka Lake

As the fourth largest lake in the state, Lake Apopka draws a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy boating and fishing. This 30,700-acre lake, complete with alligators, is located in the central part of the state, at Winter Garden.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

This fishery provides fishing opportunities for a nice variety of fish species. Bass fishing and bass tournaments are very popular here, as the bass are plentiful and grow to bragging size. Other species that get attention include catfish, crappie, sunfish, pickerel and hybrid stripers (sunshine bass). Hikers and joggers will enjoy the Lake Apopka Loop Trail which swings along the northern half of the thirty miles of shoreline. Four boat launch ramps provide boat access, two on the north side of the lake, one on the east side and one in the southeast corner.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, warmouth, hybrid striped bass and chain pickerel at Lake Apopka in Florida.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Apopka

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Apopka Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Orlando Boat Rentals
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
407 448-3427

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Apopka Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off S Binion Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Newton Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off N Lakeview Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Click here for a Florida Fishing License.