The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Tarpon
Pinellas County, Florida · 2,530 acres (4 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Tarpon
In Pinellas County, Florida, Lake Tarpon covers 2,530 acres; it is a natural lake. Lake Tarpon is Pinellas County's largest freshwater lake and is renowned for largemouth bass fishing.
From end to end it runs about 5.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14 miles. East Lake lies about 1.1 miles to the east. Palm Harbor, the nearest city, is about 3 miles southwest.
- Size
- 2,530 acres (4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Pinellas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Tarpon
Anglers come to Lake Tarpon for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. With the surface at 74°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 5:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Tarpon
- East Lakeabout 1.1 mi east
- Tarpon Springsabout 1.3 mi northwest
- Saint Georgeabout 1.8 mi south
- Holidayabout 2.7 mi north
- Palm Harbornearest city, about 3 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Tarpon
What fish are in Lake Tarpon?
Lake Tarpon holds largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Tarpon?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Tarpon?
2,530 acres, with about 14 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Tarpon?
East Lake is about 1.1 miles east; Tarpon Springs is about 1.3 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Tarpon today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Tarpon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
