Lake Istokpoga Fishing

“Anglers can wade fish off of the Cow House Road boat ramp.”

“The island areas and associated grass can hold bass any time of year and the deepest portion of the lake (10 ft) is in the southwest corner.”

“Kissimmee grass on the south end is particularly productive when there is flow into the Istokpoga Canal.”

“There are also six fish camps/resorts on the lake with various accommodations.”

“Arbuckle and Josephine Creek mouths are also good areas when there is flow.”

“Predominant aquatic vegetation includes spatterdock (bonnets), bulrush (buggy whips), and cattail.”

“The best speck fishing occurs during winter months drifting over open water, particularly in the northeast and southwest corners.”

“The best areas to target specks are Henderson’s Cove, deeper cuts around the islands, and along the outer edge of spatterdock pads.”

“Bluegill (bream) and Redear Sunfish (shellcracker) fishing will begin to slow over the next month as spawning slows down.”

“Also try plastic worms and lizards in Junebug and red shad colors to fish along the bulrush reed lines.”

“Black Crappie (specks) fishing is slow right now but should really get going as the water temperature drops.”