CLEAR LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Clear Lake


April 27, 2024

Clear Lake is a 360-acre lake located in the Ocala National Forest in Florida, USA. The lake is known for its abundance of largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Fishing is a popular activity in the area, and anglers can catch fish using live bait, artificial lures, or fly fishing. The lake is surrounded by hiking trails, picnic areas, and campsites, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities. The best time to visit Clear Lake is from March to May when the temperatures range from 70-85°F. During this time, the water is warm enough for swimming and the fishing is excellent.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Dead Lake

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

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

jekyll island fishing center

North Prairie

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Delancy

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Ponte Vedra

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Duval Lake

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

Hanna Lake Park

Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Black Crappie

Doctors Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Area Boat Ramps

SCOTTSMOOR LANDING
Watershed,
SOUTH 14TH STREET 1686, LEESBURG
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
LAKE DEATON PARK PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
KUHL TRAIL BREVARD COUNTY
Watershed,
SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE 413, EDGEWATER
Watershed,
LEMON BLUFF BOAT RAMP
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
EAST NORTH BOULEVARD 700, LEESBURG
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
TRIMBLE PARK ROAD 5700, MOUNT DORA
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
MULLET LAKE BOAT RAMP
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
OLD GENEVA ROAD 5502, SANFORD
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

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
THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
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
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
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
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 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
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Lenox Park

Harris Memorial Park

Indian Lake State Forest

Bethune Point Park

City Island Park

Daisy Stocking Park

Halifax Harbor Park

Sun Splash Park

Henry Lee Park

Derbyshire Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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