Fishing Lake June-in-Winter

Bring the rods.

Lake June provides freshwater fishing opportunities for both serious anglers and vacationers who simply want to spend a few hours fishing while they’re in Lake Placid.

Largemouth bass and bluegill are among the species found in the lake.

Boat anglers can explore the lake’s shoreline, coves, vegetation, docks and deeper water, while visitors without boats have fishing opportunities from public-access areas including the fishing pier at H.L. Bishop Park.

New to Fishing Lake June?

You don’t have to arrive knowing everything about the lake.

Before your trip, consider:

• What species you want to target
• Whether you’ll fish from a boat or shore
• The season you’ll be visiting
• Current weather and fishing conditions
• Florida freshwater fishing-license requirements
• The tackle and bait appropriate for your target species

Local fishing guides, tackle resources and fishing businesses can help visitors turn a first trip to Lake June into a much easier experience.

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Bringing Your Boat?

Lake June has public boating access, making it possible for visitors to bring their own fishing boat or recreational boat.

H.L. Bishop Park

10 Lake June Clubhouse Road
Lake Placid, Florida 33852

H.L. Bishop Park provides one of the primary public access points to Lake June.

Boating amenities include:

• Two-lane concrete boat ramp
• Courtesy docks
• Trailer parking
• Vehicle parking
• Accessible parking
• Fishing pier

The park is generally open from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

For anglers, that early opening provides an opportunity to launch in time for an early-morning fishing trip.

Before towing your boat: Visitors should confirm current park hours, ramp conditions and any applicable rules before traveling.

Don’t Own a Boat?

You can still enjoy Lake June.

One of the mistakes fishing destinations sometimes make is assuming every visiting angler arrives towing a bass boat.

Lake June offers opportunities for visitors who don’t.

At H.L. Bishop Park, fishing is permitted from the fishing pier and shoreline.

This makes Lake June an option for:

• Vacationing families
• Casual anglers
• Bank fishermen
• Children learning to fish
• Visitors who don’t own boats
• Travelers who didn’t bring their boats

For visitors who want to spend more time on the water, local boat-rental opportunities may also be available.

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No boat? See fishing piers, shoreline fishing locations, boat rentals and fishing guides near Lake June.

Bringing the Family?

This is where Lake June becomes particularly interesting as a vacation destination.

One member of the family may want to fish all day.

Everyone else may not.

H.L. Bishop Park offers amenities that can make Lake June work for the entire family, including:

• Playground
• Picnic facilities
• Restrooms
• Swimming area
• Fishing pier
• Boat access
• Lakefront recreation

That allows families to build a day around the lake rather than simply dropping an angler at a boat ramp.

Lake June Lagoon

Families visiting during its operating season have another reason to spend the day at Lake June.

Located at H.L. Bishop Park, Lake June Lagoon is an inflatable floating water park featuring obstacles, slides, splash areas and floating cabanas.

That creates a vacation combination that is difficult for many traditional fishing destinations to offer.

Dad or Mom wants to fish?

Launch the boat.

The kids want something different?

Spend part of the day at the Lagoon.

Want to get everyone together afterward?

Meet back at the park for a picnic and an afternoon by the lake.

Instead of fishing competing with the family vacation, Lake June allows fishing to become part of it.

Explore Florida’s Natural Side

The western shoreline of Lake June offers an entirely different experience.

Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve protects hundreds of acres of Florida scrub habitat.

For visitors, this creates an opportunity to combine time on the water with hiking, wildlife viewing, birding and exploring a landscape very different from Florida’s beaches and theme parks.

Visitors may encounter the birds and wildlife associated with Florida’s unique scrub ecosystem while experiencing one of the more natural portions of the Lake June shoreline.

For couples or families where only one person is an avid angler, these additional experiences can make choosing Lake June—and Highlands County—much easier.

A Sample Day at Lake June

Not sure how Lake June fits into your Highlands County vacation?

Here’s one possibility.

6:00 AM — Launch the Boat

Start at H.L. Bishop Park and enjoy the cooler temperatures and calm conditions of an early Florida morning.

Spend several hours fishing Lake June.

10:30 AM — Back to the Park

Return to H.L. Bishop Park and meet the rest of the family.

Take a break, grab something to eat and enjoy the lakefront.

Noon — Family Time

Depending on the season and your interests, spend the afternoon swimming, enjoying Lake June Lagoon, picnicking or simply relaxing near the water.

Mid-Afternoon — Explore

Take some time to explore Lake Placid or experience the natural side of the Lake June area.

Evening — Lake Placid

Finish the day with dinner in the Lake Placid area before heading back to your accommodations.

Tomorrow?

Choose another Highlands County lake.

Turn Lake June Into a Fishing Weekend

Lake June doesn’t have to be the entire trip.

It can be the starting point.

Day One — Lake June

Fish Lake June and spend the afternoon enjoying Lake Placid.

Day Two — Lake Istokpoga

Experience one of Highlands County’s best-known fishing destinations and a lake with a long-standing reputation for largemouth bass.

Day Three — Try Something Different

Explore another Highlands County lake, go bank fishing, hire a guide, paddle a smaller lake or spend the day enjoying another outdoor attraction.

That’s one of the advantages of choosing Highlands County for a fishing vacation:

You don’t have to fish the same water every day.

Planning a Lake June Fishing Trip

Before leaving home, consider the things that can make a fishing vacation easier.

Bringing a Boat?

Check:

• Boat-ramp location
• Ramp operating hours
• Trailer parking
• Lodging with boat/trailer parking
• Fuel availability
• Current boating requirements

Planning to Fish?

Check:

• Florida fishing-license requirements
• Current fishing regulations
• Seasonal conditions
• Local fishing reports
• Fishing-guide availability
• Nearby bait and tackle

Traveling With Family?

Look for:

• Swimming
• Lake June Lagoon
• Playground
• Picnic facilities
• Nature activities
• Restaurants
• Family-friendly accommodations

A little planning allows everyone in the group to enjoy Highlands County—even when fishing isn’t everyone’s primary reason for making the trip.

What Should You Bring?

For a comfortable day around Lake June, consider bringing:

• Fishing equipment
• Florida fishing license if required
• Sunscreen
• Hat and sunglasses
• Drinking water
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Insect repellent
• Life jackets and required boating safety equipment
• Snacks or picnic supplies
• Camera
• Swimwear if swimming is part of the day

Florida weather can change quickly, particularly during warmer months, so visitors should check the forecast before heading onto the water.

Make Lake June Part of Your Highlands County Fishing Vacation

Lake June-in-Winter represents something special about fishing in Highlands County.

You don’t have to choose between a fishing trip and a Florida vacation.

You can have both.

Fish in the morning.

Spend the afternoon with the family.

Explore Lake Placid.

And wake up the following morning with dozens of other Highlands County lakes waiting nearby.

Come for Lake June. Stay to discover Florida’s Lake Country.

Plan Your Lake June Trip

Explore:

Fishing Guides
Boat Ramps & Lake Access
Boat Rentals
Bait & Tackle
Places to Stay
Restaurants
Lake June Lagoon
Parks & Nature
Things to Do in Lake Placid
Florida Fishing Licenses & Regulations
More Highlands County Lakes

Then build your own Highlands County fishing vacation.