Lake Tarpon Fishing near East Lake, Florida

Lake Tarpon is a lake located just 1.8 miles from East Lake, in Pinellas County, in the state of Florida, United States, near Palm Harbor, FL. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including redear sunfish, largemouth bass, carp, catfish, redbreast sunfish, bream/bluegill and tilapia here. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Tarpon. Alternate names for this lake include Lake Butler.

Join us as we discuss the Florida Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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