Tenoroc Public Use Area

Category: Nature preserve in Lakeland, Florida

Address: 3829 Tenoroc Mine Rd, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA

Phone: +18636685795

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–5PM

Reviews

Sandra provencher

Jul 31, 2022

Last time I went fishing I used night crawlers didn't catch much wrong time of day to be going fishing but still loved it,it's very peaceful and beautiful plus a great place for a picnic. However watch out for the hornets around certain area's they kept coming close to stinging us but we managed to avoid that from happening.

Bobbi Brooks

Oct 28, 2020

Love this place!! No bites, didn't catch any fish. Great place to see gators!!

Keith Smith

Jun 8, 2019

Tenoroc is a fantastic place with a variety of ways to enjoy. They have a shooting range, multiple ponds that have been overseen to hold monster bass, and even a fishing pier for kids. The lakes are part of the old phosphate mining operation and can reach depths of 50 ft in places with steep banks. It is truly a unique fishing experience. The lakes are limited on access with everyone required to check in at the ranger station. This helps keep the pressure down and with the lakes being catch and release the big bass are always present. One word of caution, have your nerves under control, there are a ton of large alligators throughout. You will be near them and while they don't tend to bother anyone it can be unnerving to look over and spot a 10' gator swimming alongside your kayak. Bring plenty of water and enjoy this unique fishing opportunity.

James Shepherd

Mar 31, 2019

Good place to go fishing plenty of lakes to bank or boat fish. Shooting range and horse trails.

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Questions & Answers

If you have the digital permit can you still fish at tenoroc?

Charlotte Cooper-Vandiver | Aug 24, 2018
Lacy Wheeldon | Aug 24, 2018

Yes no matter what kind of license you have you have to check in with the office so that they know that you're there and everything's up to par.

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Is tenoroc back open now

James Wiggins | Aug 23, 2020
Christina Marie Coleman | Aug 23, 2020

Yes. We were there last weekend.

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Open on sunday?

Chris Tanner | Aug 23, 2020
Russell Kucinski | Aug 23, 2020

Yes, it's open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Can you rent kayaks here or do you have to bring your own?

Chermone Bunting | Aug 23, 2021
Jason F. | Aug 23, 2021

I saw kayaks on a rack near the check-in but I'm not sure. Best to call them.

Husband and wife.husband fishes wife don't does she still need license to be with me?

Douglas Mccall | Aug 24, 2018
joshua Simmons | Aug 24, 2018

No not at all!

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Will T-Roc be open this weekend?

John Ditto | Aug 24, 2018
John Ditto | Aug 24, 2018

Will open Fri, Sat. Sun.Mon.

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Also do they have boat rentals on site for those who want to fish from the boat?

Sandra provencher | Aug 2, 2022
Sandra provencher | Aug 2, 2022

Ok bummer thank you

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How much are the shotgun rentals, and do they have any 20ga for rent?

Nathan Sarles | Jun 24, 2022
Sean Moore | Jun 24, 2022

$15 a day. And yes they have 20ga rentals

Is there any camping

David Stewart | Mar 26, 2022
Cliff Wallace | Mar 26, 2022

Negative

Can you keep a cat fish at picnic lake

Blair K | Jan 25, 2022
Angelina Bolien | Jan 25, 2022

Yes, I don't believe there is a limit on catfish.

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How much is it to fish? Is it per person or just whoever fishes?

Krystal Mandigo | Nov 26, 2021
Sean Moore | Nov 26, 2021

It's $3 per day per person

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Can I get an 18 foot fish/ski in a lake there?

Lee Franks | Sep 27, 2021
Rick Mc Carthy | Sep 27, 2021

I launch my 18 foot nitro in a couple of lakes there with no problem. There are many lakes to fish with restrictions on most ( trolling motor only. Idle speed , Jon boats only ) definitely no skiing or jet skis......

Are dogs allowed if on a leash?

Libby Starling | Sep 27, 2021
Joshua Sitta | Sep 27, 2021

I've seen leashed dogs there, but I'm not familiar with their policy.

are there restrooms?

Chermone Bunting | Aug 23, 2021
Carl Shavers | Aug 23, 2021

Currently the park is only on weekends and they do have restrooms.

How good is the bank fishing around this time of the year 4/25/2021. Every other lake is over fished around me and get little bites from the bass if any at all

Robbie Fortmuller | Aug 23, 2021
Daniel Parker | Aug 23, 2021

There should be a number that you can call for either the WMA or at the shooting range. They hear from anglers coming in and out and might be able to direct you to the best locations. Tenoroc has quite a bit of bank accessible fishing spots.

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do i have to have a license with my VA card.Does my 16 yr old have to be? he doesnt even have an id card. etc

Samira Haslet | Aug 23, 2021
Sean | Aug 23, 2021

Is this for fishing or shooting. Fishing you need your fishing license, shooting you need nothing

can you camp

S. Kirkland | Aug 23, 2021
David Gawtrey | Aug 23, 2021

I don't think so....

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If I am taking my kids to fish and I don’t fish do I still need a license?

Michael Tong | Aug 23, 2021
Bobby Ray | Aug 23, 2021

Yes, everyone that enters needs a fishing license. well except for children under a certain age and I'm not sure what that is.

What days can I fish?

Timothy Thompson | Aug 23, 2021
Dawn Cole | Aug 23, 2021

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays

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What days are the dove field open this year

Reloadeverything | Aug 23, 2021
zobeida rivera | Aug 23, 2021

Reopening was 9/24 Dates are 10/1,10/15,10/22 11/12,11/26 12/17,12/24 1/7,1/14 This is located in their website I hope it helps

As of 9/19/20 they were closed for a broken culvert that caused a sinkhole. No updates on website about reopening. Anybody know if they are back open? 9/26/20

Steven Hill | Aug 23, 2021
Ronny Purks | Aug 23, 2021

They were open Friday they took the culvert out had the road covered with a flagler directing traffic one lane was open

Any updates yet on when they will re-open???

Steven Hill | Aug 23, 2021
zobeida rivera | Aug 23, 2021

Yes it's been open for a little while now

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Do you have to pay $3 everytime you go to fish and is the a extra fee for boats like kayak or motorboat

Salvador Vazquez | Aug 23, 2020
Caleb Dorman | Aug 23, 2020

$3 per day. Not sure about the boat or kayak fee. At the moment they have the fees waived.

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Can you still fish if you don't have a fishing permit

ANXIETY GOD | Aug 23, 2020
Floyd Chapman | Aug 23, 2020

No way not even with can pole

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What if it is just a kid fishing do you still need a fishing license?

Johnathan Smith | Aug 23, 2020
James Shepherd | Aug 23, 2020

I dont think so.probably not.

My question today is when I was sent to lake F with my kayak today(2-15-20). This boat launch is HARD to get in the lake(Steep) and WORSE getting out. Why aren't launches rated like hiking trails?

Carlton Phelps | Aug 23, 2020
1reel1man | Aug 23, 2020

their just not, these lakes haven't been maintained as well as they should be but they are a great place to fish

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Do you need a permit for hiking trails only? No fishing.

Steven Hasley | Aug 23, 2020
Timothy Aycock | Aug 23, 2020

U have to sign in so they know u on property cause if anything happens they know the area to start searching

Does anyone know if they're open on veterans day tomorrow?

shane wiley | Aug 23, 2020
Steven Phillips | Aug 23, 2020

Yes they are, 6am to 630 pm

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Is tenderock open today

Tee Clayton | Aug 23, 2020
Russell Kucinski | Aug 23, 2020

They are open Friday through Monday.

What do you need to get in to fish

Lamont Pompey | Aug 23, 2020
Tom McGuire | Aug 23, 2020

$3 AND A FISHING LICENSE

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Can you use sinners

James Berry | Aug 24, 2019
Tom McGuire | Aug 24, 2019

Shiners,yes

What time does the front gate open to fish derby pond

jack knowles | Aug 24, 2019
Tom McGuire | Aug 24, 2019

Derby also is a youth lake,catch and release only. You must have someone under 16 with you to fish derby. 6 am open.

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Is Teneroc open on Memorial day?

ALLISON LANCASTER | Aug 24, 2019
Aaron Walker | Aug 24, 2019

Yes they are

Can you use live bait (shiners)

Connie Perritt | Aug 24, 2019
Crystal Woodward | Aug 24, 2019

Yes, and with success!

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What's the charge?

Tanga Frazier | Aug 24, 2019
James Shepherd | Aug 24, 2019

Three dollars a person for fishing kids free up to 15.

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I have a boat with a gas motor. Can I fish out of it using the trolling motor?

Baxter Christmas | Aug 24, 2019
Eric Gimber | Aug 24, 2019

Yes

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Can tyou just hike and see what is there? Free

Lenora Hunter | Aug 24, 2019
Jesse Cruz | Aug 24, 2019

Yes, at check point they will issue a blank visitor ticket so you could drive around and check the lakes...all you need is a photo ID. Don't take fishing equipment with you...

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Are they open December 24?

Steve T | Aug 24, 2019
Joe Wheeldon | Aug 24, 2019

Should be open. Call them to make sure they are first.

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Are they open tomorrow?

shane wiley | Aug 24, 2019
Lacy Wheeldon | Aug 24, 2019

Yes

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What time does it open

Robert Henson | Aug 24, 2019
Jodie Hay | Aug 24, 2019

6 am

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Is there a limit or size of boat used in different lakes.

Phil Didio | Aug 24, 2019
GO FISH! | Aug 24, 2019

Or idle motor.

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What time in the morning can you start fishing

Itzs Me | Aug 24, 2018
Jack H | Aug 24, 2018

Early

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If I'm 65 and nephew is 9 do we need license?

joel willcockson | Aug 24, 2018
Joe Wheeldon | Aug 24, 2018

I do not believe neither one of you need licenses but you can check with the office when you check in to Tenoroc

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days open for fishing?

Laszlo Horvath | Aug 24, 2018
Joe Wheeldon | Aug 24, 2018

Fri - mon.

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Is the father and son lake still call that?

Martin Phillips | Aug 24, 2018
Lacy Wheeldon | Aug 24, 2018

You would have to call to find out if that's still the name. But yes back in the day that is what we called it. Been awhile since I've been out there so I'm not quite sure. Wish I could help more.

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Is it free today

Douglas Mccall | Aug 24, 2018
Joe Wheeldon | Aug 24, 2018

Probably not.

Is Tenoroc a former phosphate mine?

Bruce Moeller | Aug 24, 2018
Jack H | Aug 24, 2018

Yes it is

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Do you need a permit for fishing lost lake at saddle Creek

Wade Munro | Aug 24, 2018
Bo Hayes | Aug 24, 2018

Tenoroc fish management office has directions on goggle maps. It's 3.00 per day and a permit is needed for every lake you want to fish, you can get a new permit all though the day from the management office you just have to get a new permit for the new lake you want to fish. Hope this helps you out tight line's friend.

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Where do I purchase a Tenoroc permit?

Tod Janssen | Aug 24, 2018
Terry D | Aug 24, 2018

You check in at their office. Decide which pit you'd like to fish. They keep your fishing license and give you a badge (permit) for that pit. When you check out at the office, they get the badge, you get your license. Good luck.

Are dogs allowed

Marci Rodriguez | Aug 24, 2018
Bo Hayes | Aug 24, 2018

I'm not sure but you can call the office an ask.

What are the fishing hours?

JDM Outdoors | Aug 24, 2018
Mike Parry | Aug 23, 2020

6 am open

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