Brown Bullhead is recorded in 45 of the 48 spots within 75 minutes of Orlando. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Brown Bullhead peaks around Orlando in March, April, May, and June.
Where to catch Brown Bullhead near Orlando
1. Clear Lake
Clear Lake is a 5-minute drive from downtown Orlando. Launch at George Barker Jr. Park Clear Lake Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Clear Lake closest to downtown (≈ 1.8 mi). Public access on Clear Lake: 1 boat ramp and 2 piers. Surveyed depths reach 29 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
2. Lake Tohopekaliga
Lake Tohopekaliga is a 26-minute drive from downtown Orlando. Launch at Kissimmee Lakefront Park - Big Toho Marina Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Tohopekaliga closest to downtown (≈ 17.7 mi). Public access on Lake Tohopekaliga: 11 boat ramps and 3 piers. Surveyed depths reach 17 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
3. Lake Apopka
Lake Apopka is a 21-minute drive from downtown Orlando. Launch at Magnolia Park Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Apopka closest to downtown (≈ 12.2 mi). Public access on Lake Apopka: 4 boat ramps and 2 piers. Surveyed depths reach 18 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
4. Lake Conway
Lake Conway is a 9-minute drive from downtown Orlando. Launch at Fern Creek Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Conway closest to downtown (≈ 3.8 mi). Public access on Lake Conway: 5 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 34 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
5. Lake Jesup
Lake Jesup is a 25-minute drive from downtown Orlando. Launch at Lake Jesup Park, the public ramp on Lake Jesup closest to downtown (≈ 14.5 mi). Public access on Lake Jesup: 3 boat ramps and 2 piers. Surveyed depths reach 13 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
6. Lake Harris
Lake Harris is a 43-minute drive from downtown Orlando. Launch at Astatula Park, the public ramp on Lake Harris closest to downtown (≈ 25.1 mi). Public access on Lake Harris: 12 boat ramps and 5 piers. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
