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Fishing near Orlando, Florida
Orange County, population 307,573.
- 8 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Orlando, Florida
An angler's guide to Orlando
Orlando, Orange County: population 307,573 at the last census. The nearest lake with an FWC fishing page is East Lake Tohopekaliga, 8 miles south of town. The closest named launch is Moss Park – Lake Hart Boat Ramp, 4 miles away.
8 milesto East Lake Tohopekaliga
10launches within 15 mi
0piers within 25 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Lakes within reach of Orlando
- East Lake Tohopekaliga8 miles south, 11,968 acres
- Bear Creek Park Pond8 miles west
- Lake Santiago9 miles northwest, 5 acres
- Lake Underhill10 miles northwest, 147 acres
- Hal Scott Preserve Lake11 miles northeast, 17 acres
- Clear Lake12 miles northwest, 339 acres
River pages near Orlando
- Econlockhatchee River18 miles
- Wekiva River27 miles
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Launches and piers near Orlando
- Moss Park – Lake Hart Boat RampLake Hart, 4 miles
- Moss Park – Lake Hart Paddlecraft LaunchLake Hart, 4 miles
- Moss Park – Lake Mary Jane Boat RampLake Mary Jane, 4 miles
- Young Pine Community Park – Kayak Launch DockYoung Pine Park Lake, 6 miles
- East Lake Public Boat RampEast Lake Tohopekaliga, 6 miles
- Warren Park Paddlecraft Launch DockLake Lake Conway, 6 miles
- City of Belle Isle Perkins Boat Ramp (RESIDENT PERMIT REQUIRED)Lake Conway – South, 7 miles
- City of Belle Isle Venitian Boat Ramp (RESIDENT PERMIT REQUIRED)Lake Conway – North, 8 miles
- Randolph Street Public Boat RampLittle Lake Conway, 8 miles
- Fern Creek Public Boat RampLittle Lake Conway, 8 miles
Straight line distances from the census center of Orlando.
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River gauges near Orlando
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Boggy Creek Near Taft, Fl | 261 cfs, 8.37 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Shingle Creek At Airport Near Kissimmee, Fl | 537 cfs, 7.40 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
| Lt Econlockhatchee R At State Hwy434 Nr Oviedo, Fl | 317 cfs, 32.86 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help
Local help in Orlando
Marinas and tackle stores by Orlando
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Orlando, 6640 Eagle Watch Drivesporting goods store, Orlando, 5 miles
- Marinas Poncemarina, Orlando, 9 miles
- Toole's Ace Hardware of Conwaybait and tackle, Orlando, 9 miles
- West Marine Orlando, 7478 S Orange Blossom Trlsporting goods store, Orlando, 9 miles
- Hookup Lures Inc, 44 W Illiana Stbait and tackle, Orlando, 10 miles
- Big Toho Marinamarina, Saint Cloud, 10 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Kissimmeesporting goods store, Kissimmee, 10 miles
- Toole's Ace Hardware of Orlandobait and tackle, Orlando, 11 miles
Guides out of Orlando
- GATORS BIG BASS GUIDE SERVICEfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 856-7961
- Bass Challenger Guide Svc Incfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 273-8045
- iOutdoor Fishing Adventuresfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 392-4593
- Orlando Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 476-7926
- Capt. Dennis Coxfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 423-0106
- Peacock Bass South- Guide Servicefreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 363-0009
- #1 Tom and Jerrys Fishing Charters/Orlandofreshwater guide, Orlando, (321) 689-8918
- Aqua Therapy Chartersfreshwater guide, Orlando, (321) 297-4276
- Acebassguidefreshwater guide, Orlando, (321) 695-5042
- Fleetwood Bass Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 443-7014
Nearby
Next to Orlando
Towns close to Orlando
- Alafaya9 miles
- Kissimmee12 miles
- St. Cloud13 miles
- Pine Hills18 miles
County pages for Orlando
- Orange Countyseat: Orlando
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Shorelines close to Orlando
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Answers
Before you fish near Orlando
Where is the nearest lake to Orlando?
East Lake Tohopekaliga, 8 miles south.
Is there a boat ramp near Orlando?
Moss Park – Lake Hart Boat Ramp, about 4 miles off.
Is there pier fishing near Orlando?
No saltwater pier within 25 miles of Orlando.
Which shop is closest to Orlando?
Try Academy Sports + Outdoors Orlando, the nearest listing.
Are there charters in Orlando?
11 guides give Orlando as home.
What county serves Orlando?
Orange County.
How many reefs are near Orlando?
Orlando has no reef within 25 miles.
How far is Orlando from the nearest river access?
Econlockhatchee River, roughly 18 miles from town.
Is there a short-term license for Orlando?
Non-residents 16 and up need one; three days of freshwater costs $17.