Reels
Abu Garcia Revo SX Baitcasting Reel
A reliable baitcaster for jigs, Texas rigs, and moving baits.
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A Kissimmee Chain lake near Orlando with grass flats and trophy largemouth.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Lake Tohopekaliga for largemouth bass and crappie. The best months overall are Oct to Apr. In October, largemouth bass is in season, and Soft Stick Bait, Bass Jig and Spinnerbait are a good place to start. There are 12 shops within 45 miles (1 fly, 11 bait and tackle); the closest is Wojo's Bait & Tackle in St Cloud, 5 mi away. Mosquito Lagoon is 56 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
Oct to Apr
In October
Largemouth Bass
Methods
Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Lake Tohopekaliga Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
9 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Soft Stick Bait 4 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureBass Jig 3/8 to 1 oz
LureJig · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureSpinnerbait 3/8 to 3/4 oz
LureMoving Bait · Largemouth Bass · Stained water.
Shop This LureBladed Jig 3/8 to 1/2 oz
LureMoving Bait · Largemouth Bass · Around grass.
Shop This LureSquarebill Crankbait 1.5 to 2.5 in
LureCrankbait · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureLipless Crankbait 1/2 to 3/4 oz
LureCrankbait · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureWalking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater · Largemouth Bass · Low light.
Shop This LureCrappie Jig 1/32 to 1/8 oz
LureJig · Crappie
Shop This LureLive Minnows 1 to 3 in
BaitLive Bait · Crappie, Largemouth Bass · Under a slip float.
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Largemouth Bass
Fly 9 ft 7 or 8 wt rod, bass-taper floating line, 12 to 16 lb leader for poppers and divers.
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium-heavy baitcasting rod, 7:1 reel, 15 lb fluorocarbon or 50 lb braid around heavy cover.
Crappie
Fly 8.5 ft 4 wt rod, floating line, small jig flies and minnow patterns.
Spin / Cast 10 to 12 ft jigging pole or 6 ft ultralight spinning rod, 4 to 6 lb hi-vis line.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Lake Tohopekaliga
Panfish Lures
Bobby Garland Baby Shad Crappie Jigs
A go-to crappie plastic on a light jighead, under a float or vertical.
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Ultralight Spinning Combo
Light enough to feel crappie bites and cast small spinners for trout.
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St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod
A sensitive, lightweight rod for finesse plastics and jigs.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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PowerPro Spectra Braided Line
Thin, strong braid for long casts, sensitivity, and pulling fish from cover.
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Within 45 Miles
Shops Near Lake Tohopekaliga
Bait & Tackle
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Kissimmee, Florida· 7 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Kissimmee, FL.
Bait & Tackle
Kevin's Live Bait and Tackle
Lake Hamilton, Florida· 20 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Lake Hamilton, FL.
Fly Shop
Orlando Outfitters
Orlando, Florida· 23 mi
Sells fly-fishing gear and offers instruction for freshwater and saltwater anglers.
Classes
Make It a Trip
Nearby Water
Saltwater & Coast · Florida · 56 mi
Mosquito Lagoon
A shallow, clear lagoon famous for sight-fishing to tailing and schooling redfish.
Redfish · Speckled Trout
Saltwater & Coast · Florida · 78 mi
Tampa Bay
The biggest bay system in the state. Speckled trout, redfish, and jack crevalle.
Speckled trout · Redfish · Jack crevalle