🐟 What fish can you catch in Land O' Lakes?

Most commonly caught species around Land O' Lakes , FL : Largemouth bass - 35,774 reported catches Common snook - 5,135 reported catches Red drum - 4,413 reported catches Bluegill - 4,053 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 3,926 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Land O' Lakes fishing reports?

The latest Land O' Lakes , FL fishing reports are: @South_Tampa_googan reported a nice Common snook at Ballast Point Pier . @South_Tampa_googan reported a nice Common snook at Hillsborough Bay . @Flog reported a nice Common snook at Alafia River . @Born_on_the_water reported a nice Common snook at Lewis Lake . @jaxsen.reeves reported a nice Red drum at Tampa Bay . .

Fishing in Land O' Lakes, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Land O' Lakes, Florida?

Anglers in Land O' Lakes , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Hillsborough River , Tampa Bypass Canal , Anclote River , Pithlachascotee River , Westgate Entrance Pond .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Land O' Lakes?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Land O' Lakes

Latest Land O' Lakes fishing reports

Common snook

Ballast Point Pier

29 in · 5 lb

Common snook

Hillsborough Bay

29 in · 5 lb

Common snook

Alafia River

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Common snook

Lewis Lake

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Red drum

Tampa Bay

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Bear Creek

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Moon Lake

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Red drum

Tampa Bay

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Largemouth bass

Dover Park

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Spotted seatrout

Tampa Bay

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Fishing regulations in Land O' Lakes

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Keep intact

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No minimum length. Only 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total length. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait.

Regulations are the same for both Florida Bass and Largemouth Bass throughout Florida, so there is no need for anglers to distinguish between the two species for regulations purposes.

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An angler participating in the TrophyCatch Program may temporarily possess in live condition one largemouth bass, 8 pounds or greater, over the legal length limit and bag limit in order to obtain photographic or video documentation of the fish. All largemouth bass retained for this purpose must be released alive into the waterbody in which it was caught immediately after documentation.

An angler may possess one largemouth bass 16.5 pounds or greater, per day over the legal length or bag limit when submitting for the certification of a potential state record provided they contact the Commission at this link MYFWC-Potential state record largemouth bass. Largemouth bass maintained in live condition may only be possessed on the waterbody or adjacent shore from which the fish was caught and may only be released alive in the same waterbody, unless otherwise directed by Commission staff.

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Regulations for

28°12′27″N 82°26′51.4″W

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FAQ about Land O' Lakes fishing

Anglers in Land O' Lakes, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Hillsborough River, Tampa Bypass Canal, Anclote River, Pithlachascotee River, and Westgate Entrance Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Land O' Lakes, FL:

Largemouth bass - 35,774 reported catches
Common snook - 5,135 reported catches
Red drum - 4,413 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,053 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 3,926 reported catches

The latest Land O' Lakes, FL fishing reports are:

@South_Tampa_googan reported a nice Common snook at Ballast Point Pier.
@South_Tampa_googan reported a nice Common snook at Hillsborough Bay.
@Flog reported a nice Common snook at Alafia River.
@Born_on_the_water reported a nice Common snook at Lewis Lake.
@jaxsen.reeves reported a nice Red drum at Tampa Bay.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Land O' Lakes, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: