Florida · United States

Lake Tohopekaliga FL fishing forecast

72 Good of 100

Lake Tohopekaliga FL is a freshwater fishing spot in Florida, United States. Anglers here target Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish. The most productive months are typically January, February, March, December.

Quick answer

Best monthsJanuary, February, March, December

Top speciesLargemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill

Score now72/100

Local rulesFlorida

Today’s verdict

Ranks #188 of 408 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today

In line with this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±7 points, from 7 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+15.0Wind+12.0Current+5.0

Pressure trend

Pressure data unavailable

Best window today

05:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas

Next solunar peak

dawn 11:23

Current conditions

Sea surface temp	24.4 °C
Wind	12 km/h from S, gusting 21 km/h
Current	0.12 m/s toward NW
Pressure	1017 hPa
Cloud cover	12%
Chlorophyll	5.42 mg/m³
Salinity	0.0 PSU
Mixed-layer depth	15 m
UV index	0
Precipitation (24h)	0.1 mm
Wind sea	0.0 m
Ground swell	0.0 m at 0 s

The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the October average of 24.4 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 60.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.

Updated 1 h ago.

What the score means at Lake Tohopekaliga FL

Lake Tohopekaliga FL currently scores 72 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 24.4 °C. 7 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +15.0: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Wind +12.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Current +5.0: moving water concentrates bait
Barometric pressure +4.4: falling pressure often triggers feeding
Pre-storm bite +4.2: the classic feed before heavy weather
Moon phase +3.0: lunar feeding rhythm

What’s biting now

The model expects today: largemouth-bass, crappie, bluegill, florida-gar, guadalupe-bass, alligator-gar, spotted-bass, redear-sunfish

Bite windows

Moon

New Moon · 0% lit

Solunar day rating

70 / 100

Best months for Lake Tohopekaliga FL:

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-09-16, 78/100

20 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

+4 points vs the same day last week

About this spot

Water type

Lake · Freshwater

Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · beach

What you can catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides
Crappie

Pomoxis spp.
Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus
Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Best months by species at Lake Tohopekaliga FL

Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides
CrappiePomoxis spp.
BluegillLepomis macrochirus
Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Florida

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents Florida residents 16–64 must purchase a Saltwater Fishing License; $17/yr (short-term rates available)., non-residents Non-residents 16+: $17/3-day, $30/7-day, $47/annual.
saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Always verify current rules at myfwc.com before fishing. Seasons and limits change annually.