Fishing Lake Tohopekaliga

AKA: Lake Toho, West Lake, Toho

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Lake Tohopekaliga, FL

Popular Fish Species Lake Tohopekaliga, FL

Lake Tohopekaliga Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Tohopekaliga is considered a good bass fishing lake by locals and tournament anglers alike. While fishing success can vary day to day, overall it's a good bass lake. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. A history of careful fisheries management by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has helped to maintain a good bass fishery for anglers.

Lake Tohopekaliga Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in Lake Tohopekaliga. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Lake Tohopekaliga Popular Fish - Bluegill

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Lake Tohopekaliga. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, warmouth, chain pickerel and longnose gar at Lake Tohopekaliga in Florida.

Big bass, and lots of them, are the reason Lake Tohopekaliga is a popular fishing destination. 42 miles of shoreline wrap around this 18,800-acre lake, located in the central part of Florida, on the southern edge of Kissimmee. Lake Tohopekaliga, also known as Lake Toho, is a popular fishing destination in Central Florida, renowned for its exceptional largemouth bass fishing.

Lake Toho's claim to fame is exceptional bass fishing. It is home to many bass tournaments annually, including Bassmaster Opens. In addition to the great bass fishing, the lake has healthy populations of crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, gar, pickerel and catfish. Bring your canoe, kayak or fishing boat, hire a fishing guide, or fish from the bank. There are plenty of fish to catch in this fertile water with tons of vegetation for cover. There are boat launch ramps, fishing guides, a marina and airboat rides available on the lake.

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Lake Tohopekaliga Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Big Toho Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Lakeview Drive, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Granada Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Ridgeway Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Whaleys Landing Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Lake Tohopekaliga Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.