Hillsborough County Florida Fishing Lakes

Lake Thonotosassa

Nearest Town:  Thonotosassa, Florida

Lake Size:  818 Acres

Fishing Species:  Largemouth Bass, Bluegill

Lake Access:  Located off Thonotosassa Rd.

Lake Thonotosassa Map

Edward Medard Reservoir

Nearest Town:  Tampa, Florida

Lake Size:  602 Acres

Fishing Species:  Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Sunshine Bass

Lake Notes:  Average depth of 9 ft.  Located within a park off SR 60 near Turkey Creek.

Hillsborough County Florida Fishing

Hillsborough River

Nearest Town:  Tampa, Florida

Fishing Species:  Largemouth Bass, Bream, Catfish

River Access:  Many located along Hillsborough River including:

Lowry Park - Off Sligh Ave.

1 Off Harney Road

1 Off Fowler Ave.

Hillsborough River State Park off US Hwy 301

1 Off Morris Bridge Rd.

River Notes:  The Hillsborough River arises in the Green Swamp near the juncture of Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk Counties, and flows 54 miles through Pasco and Hillsborough Counties to an outlet in the City of Tampa on Tampa Bay.  The river is also home to thousands of alligators.

Hillsborough River Map

Gulf of Mexico