Lake Tarpon

Convenient to the City of Tampa

Lake Tarpon is located in the Tampa area of Florida in Pinellas County. It is less than 30 miles from Busch Garden and around two hours from Disney World.

Covers More Than 2,000 Acres

Lake Tarpon is a beautiful freshwater lake that covers close to 2,530 acres. This body of water stretches along 16 miles of shoreline, can reach depths of 14 feet and are about eight feet deep on average.

Lake Activities Abound

Popular activities on Lake Tarpon include fishing, water skiing, golfing and boating.

Major golf courses near Lake Tarpon include Tarpon Springs Golf Course, Lansbrook Golf Club, Tarpon Woods Golf Club and Cypress Run Golf Club.

Lake Tarpon has many activities to do nearby including The Florida Aquarium, where you can have hands-on experience with live sharks and rays.

You can also enjoy a spectacular aerial view of Florida's beauty on a Helicopter Tour of Tampa Bay and Davis Island.

Bass Fishing Lake

Lake Tarpon is a fishing hot spot and is especially well-known for its largemouth bass, bluegill and catfish populations.

The lake is regarded as one of the top bass fishing lakes in Florida and host many bass tournaments on weekends.

The lake is bordered by John Chestnut Park and A.L. Anderson Park. These offer anglers and boaters an area to launch their boats and have lunch break from a hard day of fishing. They also have nature trails, playgrounds, dog parks and many amenities that are useful for boaters.

Come out to Lake Tarpon to experience the beauty and simplicity of lake life on Lake Tarpon.