LAKE ALTO

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Lake Alto


April 27, 2024

Lake Alto is a 573-acre freshwater lake located near Gainesville, Florida. The lake is known for its excellent bass fishing, but anglers can also catch black crappie, bluegill, and redear sunfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and birdwatching at nearby state parks. Fishing tips include using live bait or soft plastic lures and targeting weed beds and drop-offs. The best time of year to visit is in the spring or fall when temperatures range from the mid-60s to mid-80s.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Green Sunfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Redear Sunfish

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Laura S Walker Lake

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

Lewis Lake

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Palestine Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Magnolia Springs State Park Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Watson Pond

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Area Boat Ramps

HIGHWAY 17 1973, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
OLD FERRY ROAD 2231, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
IMPACT ROAD CLAY COUNTY
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST 75TH AVENUE 14218, STARKE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
AVENUE A 16, STARKE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE 265, LAKE BUTLER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
MAIN STREET 3772, MIDDLEBURG
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST US HIGHWAY 27 COLUMBIA COUNTY
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
HAMPTON LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
PALMO FISH CAMP ROAD 8698, SAINT AUGUSTINE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
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
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns 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
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
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
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

                                                       

Ralph E Simmons Memorial State Forest

Cumberland Island National Seashore

St. Marys Civic Park

Dixon Memorial State Forest

Howard Peeple's Park

Stephen C. Foster State Park

Kingsland Lions Park

Crooked River State Park Boat Launch

Wilderness Cumberland Island

Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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