🐟 What fish can you catch in Lakeland?

Most commonly caught species around Lakeland , FL : Largemouth bass - 30,444 reported catches Bluegill - 2,027 reported catches Bowfin - 646 reported catches Black crappie - 603 reported catches Nile tilapia - 441 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lakeland fishing reports?

The latest Lakeland , FL fishing reports are: @BrodyBasa reported a nice Atlantic goliath grouper at Lake Stahl . @TheRealBassMaster reported a nice Largemouth bass . @TheRealBassMaster reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Eli_watson reported a nice Largemouth bass . @damir.karimov reported a nice Largemouth bass at Simmons Pond . .

Fishing in Lakeland, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lakeland, Florida?

Anglers in Lakeland , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Saddle Creek Park , Lake Parker , FMA Lake B (Tenoroc) , Lake Bonny , Lake Arietta .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Lakeland?

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Top fish species in Lakeland

Latest Lakeland fishing reports

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Atlantic goliath grouper

Lake Stahl

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Lakeland

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Lakeland fishing

Anglers in Lakeland, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Saddle Creek Park, Lake Parker, FMA Lake B (Tenoroc), Lake Bonny, and Lake Arietta.

Most commonly caught species around Lakeland, FL:

Largemouth bass - 30,444 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,027 reported catches
Bowfin - 646 reported catches
Black crappie - 603 reported catches
Nile tilapia - 441 reported catches

The latest Lakeland, FL fishing reports are:

@BrodyBasa reported a nice Atlantic goliath grouper at Lake Stahl.
@TheRealBassMaster reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@TheRealBassMaster reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Eli_watson reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@damir.karimov reported a nice Largemouth bass at Simmons Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Lakeland, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: