Lake Toho Bass Fishing, Lake Tohopekaliga, FL

One of the most intense bass lakes I had ever experienced! Not only does it hold some of the Biggest bass in the country it also holds some of the largest gators in the country as well.


There is no feeling like facing a 10 foot gator in a 12 foot kayak. This like is not for the light hearted and I would recommend only experienced kayers because of the impending dangers of the gators.


Located in Kissimmee Florida just 20 minutes for Orlando this lake is easy to reach and fun to navigate. I would recommend launching from the southeast side of the lake. Access is easy, there is a store on sight in the marina, and bathrooms are in a good spot near the launch.


Topwater is golden here with The Designer Bass Frog know as the kind of these waters boating bass well over ten pounds. With tons of cover including Lily's, high grass, Tules, and Cypress Tress. You will never run out of places to throw your frog.

Lake Toho is a large lake with just over 22,000 acres and pretty shallow to boot keep the chop at minimal. The water is dark and visibility is low making sight fishing near impossible. Lipless crank baits and rattle traps work well, snag them in the grass and them pulling them through works well to alert the bass. The rule of thumb is the noisier the better.

The Cypress tree roots are great places for the big bass to hide especially late spring just after the spawn. Throwing frogs at the roots really get them going. Darker soft plastic worms and Rage tail craws are effective as well. Please careful of the gators they are very aggressive during the spring time during mating season.

Airboat traffic can be heavy at times and loud to boot causing some serious wakes. Besides that it is a great place to fish. The gators are normally not an issue with boaters but in a kayak they is a possibility they could pose a threat. Overall I would say Lake Toho is a 7.5 out of 10 for kayak friendliness. If you like the challenge of a big lake with lot's of cover then lake Toho is your lake.