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Sports
Vacation Rentals Near Tenoroc Fish Management Area
A short drive northeast of North Lakeland rentals
About Tenoroc Fish Management Area
Tenoroc Fish Management Area, run by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, spans 7,300 acres just northeast of Lakeland and is built around 14 reclaimed phosphate-pit lakes ranging from 7 to 227 acres. The lakes hold more than 30 fish species and are nationally known for trophy largemouth bass, with bank fishing, boat access, fishing platforms, and ADA-accessible spots at Derby Lake. The property also features hiking and a shooting sports center.
Highlights
Visitor Tips
- →Open Friday through Monday only; all anglers register and pay a $3 daily-use fee unless exempt
- →Hours run 6am to 8pm during Daylight Saving Time and 6am to 7pm in winter
- →Call the Welcome Center ahead to check lake access and quota fishing availability
Stays Near Tenoroc Fish Management Area
Highlands Family Home
4-bed, 3-bath in Lakeland Highlands with a private pool and game room, 5 minutes from I-4.
Lake Mirror Cottage
1920s cottage two blocks from Lake Mirror — walk to downtown dining and the market.
Dixieland Arts Bungalow
2-bed bungalow in Dixieland — galleries, Swan Brewing, and vintage shops on foot.
Lake Hollingsworth Retreat
3-bed on Lake Hollingsworth, steps from the 3-mile trail.