Alafia River Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 30'
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The Alafia River is 25 miles long, with a watershed of 335 square miles in Hillsborough County flowing into Tampa Bay. The watershed contains ten named lakes and ponds, and 29 named rivers, streams and canals. During the rainy season, excess water is pumped to the new C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir, which opened in 2005. Part of the river exists within the confines of the Alafia River State Park. Enjoying Florida's outdoors is the natural thing to do, so why not spend some time at Alafia River State Park. The clear nights are perfect to enjoy the winter skies while camping in Alafia River's family campground. Campers will find clean restroom facilities with solar heated showers and two large picnic pavilions, along with electric and water at each of the 30 campsites. The park also offers many challenging off-road mountain bicycle trails, horseback riding trails, or if you prefer, hike to one of the many lakes to enjoy a day of fishing, relaxation or bird-watching. Equestrians and hikers can explore 20 miles of trails that travel through mixed hardwood forests, pine flatwoods, and rolling hills. Bird-watchers and nature enthusiasts will delight in the abundance of wildlife along the trails. Scattered lakes and the south prong of the Alafia River provide opportunities for canoeing and fishing. Picnic pavilions, a playground, horseshoe pit, and volleyball court are available. For overnight stays, the park has a full-facility campground and equestrian friendly campsites. Located 10 miles southeast of Tampa on County Road 39. Alafia River State Park offers numerous lakes for fishing. Bass, bluegill and catfish are among the fish that you may catch. Catch and Release is recommended for Large Mouth Bass. A fishing license is required for all freshwater fishing for people 16 and older. Please go to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission web site and get your fishing license on-line.

The Alafia River is 25 miles (40 km) long, with a watershed of 335 square miles (870 km2)[1] in Hillsborough County flowing into Tampa Bay. The watershed contains ten named lakes and ponds, and 29 named rivers, streams and canals. During the rainy season, excess water is pumped to the new C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir, which opened in 2005.