Lake Panasoffkee

Lake Panasoffkee has been famed for excellent Bluegill and Red-Ear Sunfish (shellcracker) fishing for many years. Summer is a good time to catch Bluegill on Lake Panasoffkee. FWC biologists have heard several reports of anglers targeting panfish limiting out in a very short period! Sight fishing is the best way to locate beds. Once beds are located, it is best to anchor just off of them so that you don’t spook the fish. Fishing on bottom with a worm works well. Bass fishing on Lake Panasoffkee is tough in the hot summer months. Fishing in the eelgrass in open holes with soft plastics usually produces Bass. Fishing in the deepest holes you can find is a good bet. Local fishermen like to use white or watermelon colored baits. The lake is experiencing a recurrence of dense submerged vegetation, so use caution when navigating the lake. The water at the northern portion on the lake is very clear, while the southern end is dark.