Trophy LM at Tenoroc Pits: Lakeland FL

[tampabass87]

Hi guys,

I'm new to the board here. I'm originally from MA but am attending the University of Tampa. I have came across quite a few articles online about trophy largemouth at the phosphate pits in Lakeland Fl but didn't come across many pictures or fishing reports. I did see one picture of a 16lb fish that was shocked up there and also the 12lb mount at the check-in station at the park. I was wondering if anyone has heard any reports in the last year or so of any 10lbs+ LM?

Coming from the north I'm pretty confident with fishing offshore structure and from the research I've gathered that seems to be the deal there for trophy bass. I plan on putting some serious time in at the pits as well as other Lakeland/Orlando area lakes and ponds and I'll add reports here as I go if anyone is interested.

-Joe

[Grey Wolf]

Welcome. all reports would be welcomed.

[FD.]

I have heard but not seen them.  I fished Tenoroc many times last year in Lake B and Lake 5.  We had days with good numbers but nothing over 5 lbs.  Some of the smaller lakes are supposed to be good but I can't get my boat in them.  Let us know how you do.

FD

[BassNole]

I have heard but not seen them. I fished Tenoroc many times last year in Lake B and Lake 5. We had days with good numbers but nothing over 5 lbs. Some of the smaller lakes are supposed to be good but I can't get my boat in them. Let us know how you do.

FD

What are the good small lakes in Tenoroc? We have a small 10 ft bass boat we would like to drop in there.

[FD.]

What are the good small lakes in Tenoroc? We have a small 10 ft bass boat we would like to drop in there.

Check with the ranger at the check in station. They will know what lake is hot. You can also hit saddle creek or several other small lakes in Lakeland.

Example of a small lake last month