Fishing East Lake Tohopekaliga

AKA: East Lake Toho

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East Lake Tohopekaliga, FL

Popular Fish Species East Lake Tohopekaliga, FL

East Lake Tohopekaliga Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in East Lake Tohopekaliga. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

East Lake Tohopekaliga Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

A considerable number of national, as well as local, bass fishing tournaments are held on East Lake Tohopekaliga. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass trophy bass being caught. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

East Lake Tohopekaliga Popular Fish - Redear Sunfish

Redear Sunfish Fishing

Fishing for redear sunfish, also known as shellcrackers, is popular here at East Lake Tohopekaliga. Like most bream, they are a popular species with young and old, as well as beginners and seasoned anglers alike. This year, much like recent years, the redear sunfish population is healthy and always looking for something edible. Redear sunfish fishing is about as simple as fishing gets. Any lighter fishing pole, reasonably light line, small hooks baited with anything eatable, creates a great setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Redear prefer clear, warmer water and hang around brush, rocks, vegetation, docks or any cover available.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, warmouth, chain pickerel and longnose gar at East Lake Tohopekaliga in Florida.

Big bass and sandy beaches make East Lake Tohopekaliga an ideal location for a fishing, boating and camping vacation. Pretty much circular in shape, it is a 12,000-acre lake, located in the central part of the state, 4 miles east of Kissimmee, FL.

East Lake Tohopekaliga, commonly known as Lake Toho, is a renowned fishing destinationa. It is part of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and is famous for its exceptional fishing.

About 18 miles of shoreline await watersport and fishing enthusiasts wishing to spend a day in the sun. The lake has a nice mixture of species including crappie, bass, sunfish, gar, catfish and chain pickerel. Much of the shoreline is accessible for fishing and swimming. Fluctuating water levels play a role in the effectiveness of fishing from the bank. There are boat launch ramps at East Lake Toho Boat Ramp on the northern shore, and Ralph V. Chisholm Regional Park on the east side. Other areas around the lake may work for portage of a canoe, kayak or small fishing boat - depending on lake levels.

Primary fish species residing in East Lake Toho

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East Lake Tohopekaliga Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Chisholm Park Public Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off S Lake Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

East Lake Toho Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Big Bass Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Lakefront Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off E Lakeshore Blvd, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.