Largemouth Bass is recorded in 18 of the 27 spots within 75 minutes of Tampa. 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 Tampa in January, June, July, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Tampa
1. Lake Parker
Lake Parker is a 38-minute drive from downtown Tampa. Launch at Lake Parker Park Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Parker closest to downtown (≈ 32.6 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 Thonotosassa
Lake Thonotosassa is a 23-minute drive from downtown Tampa. Launch at Baker Creek Public Boat Ramp (Closed at Night), the public ramp on Lake Thonotosassa closest to downtown (≈ 13.6 mi). Public access on Lake Thonotosassa: 1 boat ramp. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Redear.
3. Lake Bonny
Lake Bonny is a 39-minute drive from downtown Tampa. Launch at Lake Bonny Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Bonny closest to downtown (≈ 32.9 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.
4. Keystone Lake
Keystone Lake is about 15.2 mi from downtown Tampa in a straight line. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
5. Lake Hollingsworth
Lake Hollingsworth is a 43-minute drive from downtown Tampa. Launch at Lake Hollingsworth Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Hollingsworth closest to downtown (≈ 31.7 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.
6. Lake Howard
Lake Howard is a 53-minute drive from downtown Tampa. Launch at Lake Howard (West) Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Howard closest to downtown (≈ 43.4 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.
