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Lake Tohopekaliga fishing conditions · Florida

Now until 8 pmLargemouth bass

The bite peaks at 78.

Log a trip here
Right now: 78 for largemouth bass, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Largemouth bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 784 pm
  2. 78
  3. 78
  4. 787 pm
  5. 68
  6. 68
  7. 6810 pm
  8. 68
  9. 68Sun
  10. 581 am
  11. 68
  12. 68
  13. 684 am
  14. 68
  15. 68
  16. 687 am
  17. 68
  18. 68
  19. 6810 am
  20. 68
  21. 68
  22. 581 pm
  23. 58
  24. 68
  25. 684 pm
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 687 pm
  29. 68
  30. 68
  31. 6810 pm
  32. 68
  33. 68Mon
  34. 681 am
  35. 68
  36. 68
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Largemouth bass range 55–85°

Wind
5 mph

From the north-northwest

Flow
60.3 ft gauge height

steady

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:37 pm

Sky
Sunny

No rain expected

Air
81°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Florida regulations for these waters.

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides

78Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Largemouth bass bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No minimum length, 5 black bass a day, only one of them 16" or longer. Some waters have their own limits.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Florida

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on largemouth bass

Crappie

Crappie

Pomoxis spp.

78Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Crappie bite in 50–80° water, best near 65°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

25 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No statewide minimum, 25 a day. Some waters have their own length limits.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Florida

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Nov–Mar, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on crappie

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

78Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Channel catfish bite in 60–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Channel catfish are not on the Florida freshwater game-fish bag list, so there is no statewide bag or size limit.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Florida

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on channel catfish

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • River60.3 ft gauge height · steady
  • Barometer29.92 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:37 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:42 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:20 pm–12:20 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:50 am–6:50 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Florida FWC has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

Lake Toho near Kissimmee — a trophy-bass destination in the Orlando metro, famed for giant largemouth on the hydrilla and Kissimmee grass, plus excellent crappie.

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Cocoa Beach49 mi · FloridaBest now until Monday 4 am
100Go
Cape Canaveral Beach51 mi · FloridaBest now until Monday 4 amRip Current Statement
79Worth the trip
Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville)55 mi · FloridaBest now until 8 pm
72Worth the trip
Sebastian Inlet63 mi · FloridaBest now until 8 pmRip Current Statement
67Marginal
Sebastian Inlet State Park63 mi · FloridaBest now until 8 pmRip Current Statement
67Marginal
New Smyrna Beach64 mi · FloridaBest now until 8 pm
92Go

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Tohopekaliga?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Lake Tohopekaliga you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Lake Tohopekaliga?

Lake Tohopekaliga is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Lake Tohopekaliga?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Lake Tohopekaliga against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Lake Tohopekaliga have?

Lake Tohopekaliga has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Lake Tohopekaliga?

state agency regulations apply at Lake Tohopekaliga. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Lake Tohopekaliga tidal water?

No. Lake Tohopekaliga is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.