LAKE BESSIOLA

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Lake Bessiola


April 27, 2024

Lake Bessiola is a popular fishing destination in Florida, known for its large population of largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, birdwatching, and camping. Fishing tips include using lures that mimic the natural prey of the fish, and fishing during the early morning or late afternoon when the fish are most active. The best time of year to visit is in the spring or fall, when the average temperatures range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Santa Fe Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Little Trout Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Laura S Walker Lake

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

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fish Feeder #2

Doctors Lake

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

Swift Creek Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fish Feeder #1

                                                                                                                        
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

NORTHEAST 140TH STREET 20740, FORT MCCOY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
BROWNS LANDING
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
FRONT STREET 701, WELAKA
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
CITY OF HAWTHORNE LINDSEY-PHILLIPS PARK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS HISTORIC PARK - BOAT RAMP/DOCK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST HAWTHORNE ROAD 5906, GAINESVILLE
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 100 14331, BUNNELL
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
PUGGY ROAD ALACHUA COUNTY
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
NORTHWEST 191ST PLACE 5001, MARION COUNTY
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
GRAND RONDO EAST 600, CRESCENT CITY
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
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
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
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns 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 RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Halfmoon Park

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier

Amelia Island State Park

Oceanway Park

Nassau Wildlife Management Area

Peters Point Beach Front Park

Racquet Park

Four Creeks Wildlife Management Area

Four Creeks State Forest

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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