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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Thonotosassa
Hillsborough County, Florida · about 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Thonotosassa
Lake Thonotosassa is a lake in Hillsborough County, Florida, covering about 780 acres.
It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 4.5 miles. Its surface is about 30 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Thonotosassa, is about 1 miles west. Brandon, the nearest city, is about 8 miles south.
- Size
- About 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- County
- Hillsborough County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:15 am – 8:30 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Florida, largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 68°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
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
4 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 6:49 am · sunset 5:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Thonotosassa
- Thonotosassaabout 1 mi west
- Seffnerabout 4.5 mi south
- Mangoabout 5.1 mi south
- Doverabout 5.1 mi southeast
- Brandonnearest city, about 8 mi south
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Questions about Lake Thonotosassa
What fish are in Lake Thonotosassa?
Lakes like Lake Thonotosassa usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Thonotosassa?
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 Thonotosassa?
About 780 acres, with about 4.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Thonotosassa?
Thonotosassa is about 1 miles west; Seffner is about 4.5 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Thonotosassa today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Thonotosassa on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
