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Lake Apopka is one of Florida's largest lakes and a popular fishing spot. It is known for its abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include bird watching, hiking, and camping. Fishing tips include using live bait, fishing near structures, and targeting deeper waters. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall when temperatures are cooler, averaging around 70-80°F. Summer temperatures can reach the mid-90s, making it less ideal for fishing.
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.
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
ST. JOHNS RIVER AT ASTOR
2025-02-15T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
1640cfs | 1ft | 1ft |
OCKLAWAHA RIVER AT EUREKA
2025-02-15T02:15:00.000-05:00 |
1060cfs | 20.35ft | 20ft |
TOMOKA RIVER NR HOLLY HILL
2025-02-15T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
21cfs | 7.18ft | 19ft |
TRIBUTARY TO SILVER RIVER AT SH 40 NEAR OCALA FL
2018-10-01T00:45:00.000-04:00 |
1cfs | 40.26ft | 44ft |
TOMOKA RIVER NR ORMOND BEACH
2013-09-30T23:45:00.000-05:00 |
4060cfs | 0.02ft | 0ft |
OCKLAWAHA RIVER NR CONNER
2025-02-15T02:45:00.000-05:00 |
928cfs | 4.54ft | 35ft |
ELEVENTH STREET CANAL AT HOLLY HILL
2013-09-27T23:45:00.000-05:00 |
38cfs | 1.88ft | 10ft |
Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Arbuckle - Lake Wales Ridge SF | |||
Myakka River State Park | |||
Lake Arbuckle Co Park | |||
Little Manatee River State Park | |||
Alafia River State Park | |||
Highlands Hammock State Park |