Lake Tohopekaliga in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Tohopekaliga today
Florida · 24.9 sq mi · updated
Some algae possible, 75°F water, level falling, near normal, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
Where to stay near Lake Tohopekaliga
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- Budget Inn-EastHotel · about 0.8 mi from the waterSee prices
- Motel 9Motel · about 0.8 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
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Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
85% Good chance for crappie today · 2–10 ft deep
- Water 75°F on top, right in their comfort range.
- Best water today is 2–10 ft deep, mostly on open water over the deep basin.
- The lake is mixed top to bottom, so fish can use many depths.
Best zone: open water, about 6% of them, 12–16 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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.
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's 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.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 0.5 ft in 7 days. About normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Some algae possible Algae possible
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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