LAKE APOPKA

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Lake Apopka


April 27, 2024

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.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Geneva

Black Sea Bass • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish

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Little Trout Lake

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

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Doctors Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Duval Lake

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

Hanna Lake Park

Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Black Crappie

Lake Ponte Vedra

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

TRIMBLE PARK ROAD 5700, MOUNT DORA
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 413, LAKE PANASOFFKEE
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
MARION COUNTY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
EAST GOBBLER DRIVE 10852, FLORAL CITY
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
OLD GENEVA ROAD 5502, SANFORD
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
ED STONE PARK
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST 95TH COURT 16298, SUMMERFIELD
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
SOUTH 14TH STREET 1686, LEESBURG
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
MULLET LAKE BOAT RAMP
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
MOSS BLUFF LOCK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
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
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida
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 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
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Jennings State Forest

Raiford Wildlife Management Area

Deep Creek State Forest

Four Silo Park

Jennings Forest Wildlife Management Area

Guana River Wildlife Management Area

Gourd Island Conservation Area

Aberdeen Park

Henry Lee Park

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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