Coon Lake is a popular fishing destination located in Florida, USA. The lake is well known for its excellent bass fishing, with largemouth and striped bass being the most commonly caught species. The surrounding area also offers plenty of activities for visitors, including camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. When fishing at Coon Lake, anglers should try using live bait such as shiners or worms, as well as topwater lures for surface feeding bass. The best time to visit is during the early spring or late fall, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F.
Because it is considered to be among the best eating fish and a powerful fighter, it is highly sought by sport fishermen. An omnivorous feeder, it will take most of the local live baits as well as a variety of artificial lures. A favorite rig is a metal jig and whole squid that can be bounced along the bottom. The best fishing is summer to fall although it can be fished year round in some areas. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The color of this species is brown to olive green with pale blotches on the back, becoming lighter below. They are easily distinguished from the sand basses by the fact that the third, fourth and fifth dorsal spines are about the same length, whereas the third dorsal spine of the sand basses is much longer than the fourth and fifth.
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Saddle Creek County Park | ||||
Sebastian Inlet State Park | ||||
Lake Arbuckle Co Park | 30 | |||
Highlands Hammock State Park | ||||
Lake Kissimmee State Park | ||||
Avon Park AF Range Military | 40 | |||
Donald MacDonald Campgrounds | 29 | |||
Manatee Cove Military - Patrick AFB | ||||
Arbuckle - Lake Wales Ridge SF | ||||
Kissimmee Prairie State Park |