BIG SAND LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Big Sand Lake


April 27, 2024

Big Sand Lake is a popular fishing spot in Florida, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking and camping in the surrounding state parks. Anglers are advised to use live bait and fish near drop-offs and underwater structures for the best chance of catching fish. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall when the average temperature is in the mid-70s to low 80s.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Little Trout Lake

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Duval Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Doctors Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pope Duval East Pond

Almaco Jack • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Hanna Lake Park

Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Black Crappie

Lake Ponte Vedra

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

North Prairie

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

Almaco Jack • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

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Area Boat Ramps

SCOTTSMOOR LANDING
Watershed,
SOUTH 14TH STREET 1686, LEESBURG
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
TRIMBLE PARK ROAD 5700, MOUNT DORA
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
MULLET LAKE BOAT RAMP
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
LEMON BLUFF BOAT RAMP
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
LAKE DEATON PARK PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
OLD GENEVA ROAD 5502, SANFORD
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
LAKE OKAHUMPKA PARK
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
LAKE MONROE WAYSIDE BOAT RAMP
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
EAST NORTH BOULEVARD 700, LEESBURG
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF (AT JUNIPER SPRINGS WILDERNESS) TO BRIDGE ON SH 19 (AT WILDERNESS BOUNDARY)
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida
A POINT APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF SR 771 AT EL JOBEAN TO THE RIVER'S MOUTH IN THE VICINITY OF HOG ISLAND
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS TO THE VICINITY OF SNOOK HAVEN FISH CAMP AT APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18
Myakka Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida
THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Bethune Point Park

Indian Lake State Forest

Harris Memorial Park

Lenox Park

Henry Lee Park

Daisy Stocking Park

Sun Splash Park

Halifax Harbor Park

Derbyshire Park

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