CHAIN O LAKES

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Chain O Lakes


April 27, 2024

The Chain O Lakes is a fantastic fishing destination in Florida, known for its diverse fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy various activities such as kayak rentals, hiking, and birdwatching. To increase your chances of catching fish, try using live bait or artificial lures. The best time to visit is from November to May when the weather is cooler, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F. Don't forget to check for fishing regulations before heading out to the Chain O Lakes.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Fish Feeder #2

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

jekyll island fishing center

Doctors Lake

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

Duval Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Lake Ponte Vedra

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Hanna Lake Park

Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Black Crappie

Fish Feeder #1

                                                                                                                        
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BROWNS LANDING
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
NORTHEAST 140TH STREET 20740, FORT MCCOY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
FRONT STREET 701, WELAKA
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SANCHEZ AVENUE 329, ORMOND BEACH
Daytona - St. Augustine Watershed, Florida
STATE HIGHWAY A1A FLAGLER BEACH
Daytona - St. Augustine Watershed, Florida
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS HISTORIC PARK - BOAT RAMP/DOCK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
HIGHBRIDGE PARK
Daytona - St. Augustine Watershed, Florida
GRAND RONDO EAST 600, CRESCENT CITY
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
NORTHWEST 191ST PLACE 5001, MARION COUNTY
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
CITY OF HAWTHORNE LINDSEY-PHILLIPS PARK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

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
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
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns 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
THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
Myakka Watershed, Florida
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns 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
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Four Creeks Wildlife Management Area

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Oceanway Park

Amelia Island State Park

George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier

Four Creeks State Forest

Halfmoon Park

Nassau Wildlife Management Area

Racquet Park

Peters Point Beach Front Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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