Fishing Lake Kissimmee
AKA: Kissimmee Lake
Popular Fish Species Lake Kissimmee, FL
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Lake Kissimmee is a trophy bass fishing lake. Weekend and tournament anglers find the fishing to be slow at times, yet pretty good at other times. 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.
Black Crappie Fishing
A nice population of black crappie resides in Lake Kissimmee. 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.
Bluegill Fishing
Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Lake Kissimmee. 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.
Lake Kissimmee Fishing Video
Fish species to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, warmouth, chain pickerel and longnose gar at Lake Kissimmee in Florida.
Fishing At Lake Kissimmee
Lake Kissimmee is a 34,900-acre lake located in the central part of the state, 25 miles south of Kissimmee, Florida. The lake is approximately fifteen miles long by five miles wide. Within the lake are five islands: Brahma Island, Sturm Island, Bird Island, Rabbit Island and Ox Island. The weather is comfortable year-round which allows for boating and camping any time you want to get away. Bring a kayak, canoe, jon boat, pontoon, family boat or fishing boat and enjoy the water activities, boating and fishing.
Kissimmee is known for monster Florida bass. It also has a good population of crappie, bluegill, sunfish, gar, pickerel and big channel catfish. There are over 60 miles of shoreline, much of which can be accessed for fishing from the bank.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Kissimmee
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Lake Kissimmee Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY
Today's Weather & Forecast
Average Weather
Average high and average low, monthly temperatures at Lake Kissimmee.
- January 71° - 47°
- February 74° - 50°
- March 78° - 53°
- April 82° - 58°
- May 87° - 65°
- June 90° - 70°
- July 91° - 73°
- August 92° - 73°
- September 88° - 72°
- October 84° - 65°
- November 80° - 57°
- December 73° - 51°
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Lake Kissimmee South Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, west side, off State Highway 60, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Shady Oaks Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Shady Oak Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Fishing Guides On Lake Kissimmee
Lake Kissimmee Fishing Guide Service - bass
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Fishing License
Click here for a Florida Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Harbor RV Resort & Marina - 863 696-1194
State Park
Lake Kissimmee State Park - 863 696-1112
Marinas
Marinas & Boat Slips
Kissimmee River Park & Marina - 863 696-3182
Lake Kissimmee FL Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Lake Kissimmee
Lake Kissimmee State Park
14248 Camp Mack Rd
Lake Wales, FL 33898
863 696-1112
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Lake Kissimmee offers crappie, bluegill, sunfish, gar, pickerel, catfish and bass fishing, plus family boat, pontoon boat and fishing boat rentals in central FL.
