man its hard to find a good fishing area to fish around me, I'm located right outside of downtown tampa, I'm trying to find a nice pond to fish for largemouth bass. Going out again in the next few days to scope out some areas. Anyone have any recommendations on where to fish? Thanks #tightlines #rawthumbs #rippinglips #sharphooks

Check out the Southeast Fishing section if you haven't already. Gotta be some info in there.

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Google earth then look for wet stuff! It's amazing what you can see from the sky. Best of luck!

Which side of downtown are you on? and what do you consider close? 

Try Al Lopez Park. 

Al Lopez Park Lake, Hillsborough County: open to fishing.

• Cast nets or minnow seines are prohibited.
• Black bass must be released immediately.
• Panfish bag limit: 20
• Channel catfish bag limit: 6
• Swimming, and taking of fish or wildlife with firearms are prohibited.

http://myfwc.com/fishing/freshwater/regulations/southwest/

 

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