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Lake Tohopekaliga fishing conditions · Florida

Now until 7 amLargemouth bass

The bite peaks at 78. Wind builds to 20 mph out of the northeast by today at 11:00 am.

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. 783 am
  2. 78
  3. 78
  4. 786 am
  5. 68
  6. 68
  7. 689 am
  8. 68
  9. 45
  10. 4512 pm
  11. 45
  12. 45
  13. 453 pm
  14. 45
  15. 45
  16. 686 pm
  17. 68
  18. 68
  19. 689 pm
  20. 68
  21. 68
  22. 68Tue
  23. 68
  24. 68
  25. 683 am
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 686 am
  29. 68
  30. 68
  31. 689 am
  32. 68
  33. 68
  34. 4512 pm
  35. 45
  36. 45
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Largemouth bass range 55–85°

Wind
15 mph

From the north-northeast

Flow
59.64 ft gauge height

steady

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:32 am

Sky
Mostly Clear

10% chance of rain

Air
71°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

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 7 am

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 chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. 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

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 7 am

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 chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. 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

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 7 am

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 chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. 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

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
  • River59.64 ft gauge height · steady
  • Barometer30.09 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:32 am
  • Sunset today6:46 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:30 am–8:30 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:20 pm–2:20 pm
  • Minor solunarTonight 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

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.

New Smyrna Beach64 mi · FloridaBest now until 5 amGale WarningSmall Craft Advisory
71Worth the trip

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.