LAKE HAMILTON

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Lake Hamilton


May 13, 2024

Lake Hamilton is located in Polk County, Florida, and is a popular fishing destination for anglers looking to catch largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. The lake is surrounded by parks and campgrounds, making it a great place for outdoor activities like hiking, picnicking, and camping. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures that mimic the natural food sources of the fish, like worms or small fish. The best time to visit is during the spring or fall when the average temperatures are in the 70s to low 80s.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Hanna Lake Park

Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Black Crappie

Lake Santa Fe

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Santa Fe Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Duval Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pope Duval East Pond

Almaco Jack • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

Almaco Jack • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Little Trout Lake

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Doctors Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Ponte Vedra

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

LAKE UNDERHILL ROAD 4257-4299, ORLANDO
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
EAST SOUTHPORT ROAD 2001, KISSIMMEE
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
MONTE CARLO TRAIL 2000, ORLANDO
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
SOUTH FERNCREEK AVENUE 4892-5004, ORLANDO
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
LAKE BOULEVARD 13636-13788, WINTER GARDEN
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
LAKE JESSAMINE DRIVE 5405, ORLANDO
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
MOSS PARK ROAD 11632-11672, ORLANDO
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
PALATLAKAHA RIVER PARK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
LAKE GENTRY ROAD 5424, SAINT CLOUD
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
MCQUEEN PARK LANE 630, ORLANDO
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS TO THE VICINITY OF SNOOK HAVEN FISH CAMP AT APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18
Myakka Watershed, Florida
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF (AT JUNIPER SPRINGS WILDERNESS) TO BRIDGE ON SH 19 (AT WILDERNESS BOUNDARY)
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
A POINT APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF SR 771 AT EL JOBEAN TO THE RIVER'S MOUTH IN THE VICINITY OF HOG ISLAND
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Indian Lake State Forest

Lenox Park

Daisy Stocking Park

Harris Memorial Park

Derbyshire Park

Henry Lee Park

City Island Park

Sun Splash Park

Bethune Point Park

Halifax Harbor Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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