CARLTON LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Carlton Lake


April 28, 2024

Carlton Lake is a popular fishing destination located in North Florida, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. The area offers many activities beyond fishing, such as hiking and wildlife watching. When fishing in Carlton Lake, try using live bait and fishing near the weed beds for the best chance of success. The best time to visit Carlton Lake is in the spring and fall when the temperatures are milder, averaging around 70-80°F. Overall, Carlton Lake offers a great outdoor experience for anglers and nature enthusiasts alike.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Ocean Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Watertown Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Swift Creek Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Lake Santa Fe

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Little Trout Lake

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

Palestine Lake

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

Santa Fe Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

EAST FOWLER AVENUE 8000, TAMPA
Hillsborough Watershed, Florida
FRANCES AVENUE 5698, NEW PORT RICHEY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
MAIN STREET NEW PORT RICHEY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
EAST MEMORIAL BOULEVARD 1800, LAKELAND
Peace Watershed, Florida
THONOTOSASSA ROAD 12090-12160, THONOTOSASSA
Hillsborough Watershed, Florida
BEACH PARKWAY, WINTER HAVEN
Peace Watershed, Florida
BRIDGES ROAD 320, POLK CITY
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
NORTH PINELLAS AVENUE TARPON SPRINGS
Watershed,
NICK'S PARK BOAT RAMP
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 33 9939, POLK CITY
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns 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
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
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
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
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
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 A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Silver Springs State Park

Lake Pasadena Park

Devil's Hammock Wildlife Management Area

Disston Lake Park

Ronda Lane Park

Ray Wayside Park

Gores Landing Unit Ocklawaha River Wildlife Management Area

Indian Lake State Forest

Lillian Bryant Park

Henry Beck Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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