Lake Tarpon, the "Jewel of Pinellas County" is located about 10 miles (16 km) west of Tampa in Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs, Florida. Lake Tarpon is the largest lake in Pinellas County with a surface area of 2,500 acres (10 km2). [1] Its watershed encompasses 52 square miles (130 km2) including the two largest tributaries, South Creek and Brooker Creek. You can visit Lake Tarpon at Anderson Park, Chesnut Park, or several other public access points. [2] The lake is a regional recreational destination and is renowned for its largemouth bass fishing.