Largemouth Bass is recorded in 35 of the 41 spots within 75 minutes of Lakeland. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Largemouth Bass peaks around Lakeland in January, June, July, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Lakeland
1. Lake Parker
Lake Parker is a 4-minute drive from downtown Lakeland. Launch at Lakeland Sertoma Park on Lake Parker, the public ramp on Lake Parker closest to downtown (≈ 1.6 mi). Public access on Lake Parker: 6 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 24 ft. Recorded here: Black Crappie, Blue Tilapia, Striped Bass, and Largemouth Bass.
2. Lake Bonny
Lake Bonny is a 3-minute drive from downtown Lakeland. Launch at Lake Bonny Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Bonny closest to downtown (≈ 1.2 mi). Public access on Lake Bonny: 1 boat ramp and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 14 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
3. Lake Hollingsworth
Lake Hollingsworth is a 5-minute drive from downtown Lakeland. Launch at Lake Hollingsworth Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Hollingsworth closest to downtown (≈ 1.5 mi). Public access on Lake Hollingsworth: 1 boat ramp and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 15 ft. Recorded here: Warmouth, Largemouth Bass, Redear, and Blue Tilapia.
4. Lake Ariana
Lake Ariana is a 15-minute drive from downtown Lakeland. Launch at Lake Lena Public Boat Ramp (smaller boats), the public ramp on Lake Ariana closest to downtown (≈ 8.6 mi). Public access on Lake Ariana: 3 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 23 ft. Recorded here: Black Crappie, Blue Tilapia, Largemouth Bass, and Sunshine Bass.
5. Lake Howard
Lake Howard is a 22-minute drive from downtown Lakeland. Launch at Lake Howard (West) Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Howard closest to downtown (≈ 12.1 mi). Public access on Lake Howard: 2 boat ramps and 2 piers. Surveyed depths reach 16 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
6. Lake Rochelle
Lake Rochelle is a 20-minute drive from downtown Lakeland. Launch at Lake Rochelle Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Rochelle closest to downtown (≈ 13.7 mi). Public access on Lake Rochelle: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 18 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
