SUMMARY
Johns Lake is a popular fishing area located in Central Florida. This lake is known for its abundant largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill populations. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and bird watching at the Lake Louisa State Park. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near underwater structures. The best time to visit is during the fall and winter months when the temperatures are cooler, with an average temperature of 60-80°F. However, spring and summer can also offer great fishing opportunities with warmer temperatures.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Bluegill
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Bowfin
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Brown Bullhead
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Yellow Bullhead
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White Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Florida Gar
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Longnose Gar
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Chain Pickerel
NEARBY FISHING
Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Highlands Hammock State Park | ||||
| Kissimmee Prairie State Park | ||||
| Avon Park AF Range Military | 40 | |||
| Lithia Springs | ||||
| Myakka River State Park | ||||
| Arbuckle - Lake Wales Ridge SF | ||||
| Little Manatee River State Park | ||||
| Alafia River State Park | ||||
| Lake Manatee State Park | ||||
| Lake Arbuckle Co Park | 30 |
