Best fishing near Dade City
57 fishing spots · 57 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Dade City, Florida — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 57 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Griffin
38.5 mi away
Lake Griffin is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA. The lake is teeming with various species of fish, including largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and redear…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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#2
Hunters Lake
Good
24.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 76°F
Hunter's Lake in Florida is a great place for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and crappie…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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#3
Lake Tarpon
Good
37.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Hot · 95°F · 10 mph wind
Lake Tarpon is a popular fishing destination in Florida that is known for its abundant supply of largemouth bass. Other fish species found in the lake include bluegill, black…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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#4
Tenoroc Lakes
Good
28.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Tenoroc Lakes is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA, known for its diverse fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and tilapia. The area…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#5
Lake Thonotosassa
Good
24.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 74°F
Lake Thonotosassa is a popular fishing spot in Florida, USA, known for its abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and shellcracker. Nearby activities include…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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#6
Edward Medard Reservoir
Good
34.5 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 74°F
The Edward Medard Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#7
John`s Lake
35.3 mi away
The John S Lake fishing area in Florida is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. There are plenty of nearby activities to keep…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#8
Johns Lake
36.0 mi away
Johns Lake is a popular fishing area located in Central Florida. This lake is known for its abundant largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill populations. Nearby activities include…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#9
Lake Hancock
36.6 mi away
Lake Hancock is located in Polk County, Florida, and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. Anglers can expect to catch bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#10
Lake Echo
Good
37.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Lake Echo is a small lake in Florida that offers great fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#11
Lake Haines
Good
38.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Lake Haines is located in Winter Haven, Florida, USA. The lake is renowned for its diverse fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. The lake also…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#12
Lake Rochelle
Good
38.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Lake Rochelle is a popular freshwater fishing spot in Florida, USA. The lake is home to various fish species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Visitors can…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#13
Lake Cannon
Good
38.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Lake Cannon is an excellent fishing destination in Florida, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. Nearby…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#14
Lake Catherine
Fair
23.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Patchy Fog then Slight Chance T-storms · 97°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Catherine is a popular fishing destination located in central Florida, USA. It is home to various fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish…
Why 47: live conditions (fair)
47Rated
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#15
Lake Panasoffkee
Good
28.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 94°F · 6 mph wind
Lake Panasoffkee is a 4,460-acre natural lake in central Florida known for its excellent fishing opportunities. Anglers can expect to catch largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
Fishing near Dade City
The Dade City area has 57 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Dade City
How are these fishing spots ranked?
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