DEER BACK LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Deer Back Lake


April 27, 2024

Deer Back Lake is located in the Ocala National Forest in Florida, USA, and is popular among local anglers for its exceptional bass fishing. The lake is home to largemouth bass, bluegill, and various species of catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near vegetation. The best time to visit is from October to May, with average temperatures ranging from 50-80°F (10-27°C).



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Watson Pond

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Laura S Walker Lake

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

Fish Feeder #1

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Whittakers Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fish Feeder #2

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

NORTHEAST 134TH PLACE 17800, WALDO
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
IMPACT ROAD CLAY COUNTY
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 17 1973, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
HAMPTON LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
PALMO FISH CAMP ROAD 8698, SAINT AUGUSTINE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
CR 21B 3496, BRADFORD COUNTY
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
GEORGE'S LAKE BOAT RAMP
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
RIVERDALE PARK AND BOAT RAMP
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
AVENUE A 16, STARKE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST 75TH AVENUE 14218, STARKE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns 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
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
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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Cumberland Island

Crooked River State Park Boat Launch

Howard Peeple's Park

St. Marys Civic Park

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Kingsland Lions Park

Ralph E Simmons Memorial State Forest

Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area

Dixon Memorial State Forest

Stephen C. Foster State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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