Largemouth Bass is recorded in 9 of the 11 spots within 75 minutes of Palm Bay. 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 Palm Bay in January, June, July, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Palm Bay
1. Lake Washington
Lake Washington is a 19-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at Lake Washington Park Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Washington closest to downtown (≈ 12.1 mi). Public access on Lake Washington: 2 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 7 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
2. Lake Tohopekaliga
Lake Tohopekaliga is a 53-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at Whaley's Landing Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Tohopekaliga closest to downtown (≈ 44.4 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 Poinsett
Lake Poinsett is a 33-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at Lake Poinsett Lodge and Marina, the public ramp on Lake Poinsett closest to downtown (≈ 26.9 mi). Public access on Lake Poinsett: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 9 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
4. East Lake Tohopekaliga
East Lake Tohopekaliga is a 54-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at St. Cloud - Ralph V. Chisholm Regional Park & Boat Ramp, the public ramp on East Lake Tohopekaliga closest to downtown (≈ 42.3 mi). Public access on East Lake Tohopekaliga: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 16 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
5. Alligator Lake
Alligator Lake is a 54-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at C-Gate 33 Boat Ramp (Alligator Lake Canal), the public ramp on Alligator Lake closest to downtown (≈ 38.5 mi). Public access on Alligator Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 32 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
6. Lake Marian
Lake Marian is a 63-minute drive from downtown Palm Bay. Launch at Lake Marian Paradise RV, MH Park and Marina, the public ramp on Lake Marian closest to downtown (≈ 26.3 mi). Public access on Lake Marian: 2 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 16 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
