Hunters Lake fishing: Striped Bass

Target species: Striped Bass
Best months: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr for Striped Bass
Boat: 1 ramp or launch on file for this water.
Start here: Launch at Hunters Lake Boat Ramp, 1 lane, concrete.

The lake

Hunters Lake covers 285 acres in Florida, across Hernando County. It is a lake: 90.9% of it is 7 feet deep or less; the deepest point measured is at least 8 feet (2.4 m). Our records hold 18 species for this water.

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Depth and bottom

Deepest measured point: at least 8 ft (2.4 m). That is the deepest contour line: the bottom goes deeper. 90.9% of the water is 7 feet or shallower. We hold 14 depth contour lines for this water.

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  • 0–1 ft: 31.4% of the water
  • 1–2 ft: 12% of the water
  • 2–3 ft: 10.7% of the water
  • 3–4 ft: 11.5% of the water
  • 4–5 ft: 8.6% of the water
  • 5–6 ft: 8.8% of the water
  • 6–7 ft: 7.9% of the water
  • 7–8 ft: 9.2% of the water

The target fish: Striped Bass

  • Striped Bass (striper, Gulf striped bass) — Best months: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Usually 4–12 lb. Holds in current, spillways, deep holes and drop-offs. What works here: lipless crankbait, crankbait, jig, trolling and live bait.

Water and conditions

Our water temperature readings average 76°F; they do not cover the whole year, so this is not a yearly average. pH averages 6.5. These readings span 2016–2024.

1 ramp or launch on this water

On this water we hold 1 trailer ramp.

  • Hunters Lake Boat Ramp — 1 lane, concrete, parking for 11 trailers (paved), no fee, open around the clock. Spring Hill, City of Spring. 1202 Kenlake Avenue, Spring Hill 34606

Our ramp table for this water is not complete: there may be more.

What is hard here

With 90.9% of the water 7 feet or less, low level turns the flats into hazards. Only 1 public ramp is on file, so the launch decides where you fish. Alligators live in Florida fresh water. Keep clear of the bank edge at dawn and dusk, and keep pets away from it.

Where this data comes from

  • Florida FWC — FWC Florida lake bathymetry: class A, a survey of the bottom.