EDWARD MEDARD RESERVOIR

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FISHING • FLORIDA

Edward Medard Reservoir


April 27, 2024

The Edward Medard Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near structure. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall when temperatures average in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit.



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

                                                       

Santa Fe Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Little Trout Lake

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

Doctors Lake

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

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Palestine Lake

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

Ocean Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Swift Creek Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

MAIN STREET NEW PORT RICHEY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
FRANCES AVENUE 5698, NEW PORT RICHEY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
TOWNSEND HOUSE ROAD 18620, DADE CITY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
ROBERT J. STRICKLAND MEMORIAL PARK
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
NICK'S PARK BOAT RAMP
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 33 9939, POLK CITY
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
BRIDGES ROAD 320, POLK CITY
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
TOWN COURT HERNANDO COUNTY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida
NORTH PINELLAS AVENUE TARPON SPRINGS
Watershed,
OSOWAW BOULEVARD HERNANDO COUNTY
Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

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
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 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
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
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
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
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 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 RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Ray Wayside Park

Henry Beck Park

Ronda Lane Park

Gores Landing Unit Ocklawaha River Wildlife Management Area

Haw Creek Preserve State Park

Indian Lake State Forest

Devil's Hammock Wildlife Management Area

Silver Springs State Park

Bird Island Audubon Society Sanctuary or Preserve

Lillian Bryant Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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