LAKE HANCOCK

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Lake Hancock


April 27, 2024

Lake Hancock is located in Polk County, Florida, and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. Anglers can expect to catch bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, bird watching, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in the early morning or late afternoon. The best time of year to visit is during the fall months when temperatures average around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, Lake Hancock is a great destination for fishing enthusiasts looking for a peaceful and scenic location.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Doctors Lake

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

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Lake Geneva

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

Bethesda Pond

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

Duval Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Little Trout Lake

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

jekyll island fishing center

                                                                                                                        
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

EAST NORTH BOULEVARD 700, LEESBURG
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
TRIMBLE PARK ROAD 5700, MOUNT DORA
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 413, LAKE PANASOFFKEE
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
LAKE DEATON PARK PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
MULLET LAKE BOAT RAMP
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
LEMON BLUFF BOAT RAMP
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
LAKE OKAHUMPKA PARK
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
OLD GENEVA ROAD 5502, SANFORD
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTH 14TH STREET 1686, LEESBURG
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
EAST GOBBLER DRIVE 10852, FLORAL CITY
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns 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
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 TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
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
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
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Henry Lee Park

Indian Lake State Forest

Daisy Stocking Park

Harris Memorial Park

Lenox Park

Halifax Harbor Park

Bethune Point Park

Derbyshire Park

Sun Splash Park

City Island Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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