In Polk County, two miles northeast of Lakeland, the Tenoroc Fish
Management Area forms a continuous linkage of lakes and marshes, open
grasslands, and wooded hills between the Green Swamp and the Peace
River. Tenoroc’s habitats contribute clean water to the Peace River,
create an important refuge for wildlife, and serve as a top-notch
destination for anglers, birdwatchers, hikers, and horseback riders. Tenoroc demonstrates the results of
intensive management and restoration and
nature’s regenerative powers. Pit lakes and steep-sided spoil mounds,
the result of phosphate mining in the 1960s and 1970s, have been
transformed into quality fishing lakes and wooded hills for hiking and
horseback riding. The odds of catching a quality bass and experiencing a
peaceful fishing trip are high. Tenoroc is one of
the gateways to the Great Florida Birding Trail and diverse habitats
provide productive year round birding opportunities. Over ten miles of hiking trails offer both
easy ambles on level ground and challenging hikes on hilly terrain. A
state-of-the-art shooting range on the property is managed by a private
vendor. For additional information and a virtual tour of Tenoroc, go to
www.tenoroc-fma.com.
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