Best fishing near St. Petersburg
11 fishing spots · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near St. Petersburg, 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 11 of 11 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Tarpon
Good
24.0 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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#2
Industrial Lake
Good
25.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 79°F
The Industrial Lake Fishing Area in Florida is a great spot for freshwater fishing. Fish species that can be found here include largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, and…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#3
Cypress Lake
Good
15.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Hot · 95°F · 9 mph wind
Cypress Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Kissimmee, Florida. The lake is home to various fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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#4
Edward Medard Reservoir
Good
33.3 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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#5
Lake Thonotosassa
Good
31.9 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
Clearwater Bay
Good
16.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 79°F
Clearwater Bay is a popular fishing spot in Florida, known for its abundant variety of fish species including redfish, snook, trout, flounder, and tarpon. The area is also home to…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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#7
Carlton Lake
Good
27.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 74°F
Carlton Lake is a popular fishing destination located in North Florida, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. The area…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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#8
Lake Eckles
Good
23.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 93°F · 18 mph wind
Lake Eckles is a popular fishing spot in Florida, known for its abundant species of fish such as largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. The lake is surrounded by a 60-acre park…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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#9
Lake Manatee
Good
29.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 76°F
Lake Manatee is a 2,400-acre reservoir located in Manatee County, Florida, where anglers can catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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#10
Lake Conley
Good
29.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 77°F
The Lake Conley fishing area in Florida is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, and panfish. Nearby activities…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
Fishing near St. Petersburg
The St. Petersburg area has 11 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 St. Petersburg
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.