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Lake Tarpon

Florida
10.29 km²
28.1184, -82.7228
NHD 68792760
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About Lake Tarpon

Lake Tarpon is a natural lake or pond in Florida, United States. It covers approximately 10.29 km² (2544 acres). The lake centroid is located at 28.1184° N, 82.7228° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Tarpon

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 13h 44m
Dawn10:20
Sunrise10:46
Sunset00:30
Dusk00:56

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:5011:46Excellent
  • Morning11:4617:38Good
  • Midday17:3821:30Calm
  • Afternoon21:3023:30Good
  • Dusk23:3001:26Excellent
  • Night01:2609:50Good
Moon: 14% · waxing14:06

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Tarpon?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake Tarpon. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake Tarpon?

Lake Tarpon covers approximately 10.29 square kilometres (2544 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Tarpon located?

Lake Tarpon is located in Florida, United States, with its centroid at 28.1184°, -82.7228°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF