Best fishing near Tallahassee

5 fishing spots · 5 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Tallahassee, Florida — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 5 of 5 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Lake Talquin
#1 Lake Talquin Good
13.3 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Rising fast · likely muddy· Mostly Cloudy · 75°F
Lake Talquin is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA. Anglers can find a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, and…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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Lake Ella
#2 Lake Ella Good
2.7 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 75°F
Lake Ella is a popular fishing spot in Tallahassee, Florida, offering a variety of fish species such as bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities include picnicking…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Lake Jackson (Tallahassee)
#3 Lake Jackson (Tallahassee) Good
3.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 75°F
Lake Jackson, located near Tallahassee, Florida, is a popular fishing spot known for its largemouth bass, catfish, and bream. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and camping…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Piney Z Lake
#4 Piney Z Lake Good
8.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 75°F
The Piney Z Lake fishing area is located in Tallahassee, Florida and is known for its excellent bass fishing. Other fish species that can be caught in the lake include catfish…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Joe Budd Pond
#5 Joe Budd Pond Good
11.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 75°F
The Joe Budd Pond Fishing Area, located in Ocala National Forest in Florida, is known for its abundance of bass, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include camping, hiking…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated

Fishing near Tallahassee

The Tallahassee area has 5 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Tallahassee

How are these fishing spots ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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