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Quick overview of Lake Summit, FL: key species, best seasons, and what to expect on the water.
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Top Target Species on Lake Summit
Chain Pickerel
Bluegill
Bowfin Fish
Brown Bullhead Catfish
Channel Catfish
Common Carp
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Summit
What makes Lake Summit a good fishing spot?
Healthy habitat, structure, and forage make this a consistent producer. Focus on transitions, points, vegetation edges, and wind-blown banks for active fish.
Which species can I catch at Lake Summit?
Target species vary by season and water body. Expect gamefish typical to this area; check our page sections for what’s biting now and where to focus.
When is the best time to fish Lake Summit?
Spring and fall are typically the most productive, with early morning and late afternoon bites. Weather and water temps matter—check recent reports for current conditions.
Do I need a fishing license for Lake Summit?
A valid state fishing license is required in most cases. Check your state wildlife agency for the latest rules and license options before you go.
Are guided trips available at Lake Summit?
Yes—local guides are available and can simplify planning, tackle, and seasonal patterns. Browse our guide listings to compare availability and trip styles.
Fishing Lake Summit
Lake Summit Fishing
Lake Summit can be found on the USGS topo map. Lake Summit is a lake in Polk County in the state of Florida. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 27.9995, -81.6951 and the altitude is 131 feet (40 meters).
Lake Dexter is a lake located just .6 miles from Cypress Gardens, in the state of Central Florida. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including blue catfish, largemouth bass and bluegill here. Whether you’re baitcasting, fly fishing, or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are pretty good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Summit. If all goes well, the bass will be biting, the catfish will be biting and the bluegill will be grabbing your jigs.
After your adventure, be sure to come back and share a Lake Summit fishing report, update the details of the lake, share photos of your outing, details of your catch, and the GPS coordinates to help your fellow fishermen learn from your experience.
And please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure you know the fish limits, and that you have the necessary fishing license.
You’ll meet a lot of folks from Lakeland-Winter Haven here; a magnificent site to camp on Lake Summit is Cypress Gardens Family Camp. There are other spots here than Lake Summit, for example, Lake Ina, and a nice close by hotel is Best Western. Lake Summit is excellent!
Summertime highs at Lake Summit typically tend to be in the 90’s. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 70’s. Through the wintertime, highs are typically in the ’70s while Lake Summit’s overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 50’s. Camping at Lakeshore Palms Travel Park is always a magnificent experience!
Now, what are you waiting for, let’s go fishing!
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