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Lake Hellen Blazes

Lake fishing  Florida · 06:46 - 20:13

Lake Hellen Blazes is a lake in Florida. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
87°
Mon
77%
88°
Best day
Tue
73%
90°
Wed
73%
82°
Thu
72%
85°
Fri
75%
88°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
83°F
Air temp
81°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
30.0 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:01–08:01 Dusk 18:58–20:58

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:37–04:37 Major period 14:37–16:37 Minor period 21:01–22:31 Minor period 08:44–10:14

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

13:00
81°
14:00
85°
15:00
87°
16:00
83°
17:00
84°
18:00
81°
19:00
77°
20:00
76°
21:00
75°
22:00
75°
23:00
75°
00:00
75°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
32%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Hell 'n Blazes, Hellen Blazes or Helen Blazes, is the source of the St. Johns River, located in Brevard County, Florida, United States, about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Melbourne. The lake is 260 acres (110 ha) in area, and is at the head of the St. Johns River.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Hellen Blazes?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie and Striped Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Hellen Blazes?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Hellen Blazes?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Hellen Blazes right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 49%.