SUMMARY
Lake Kerr is a popular fishing area in Florida, USA, known for its abundant fish species such as bass, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and kayaking. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures, targeting shallow areas near weeds or structure, and fishing early morning or late evening. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, averaging around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
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.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Bluegill
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Bowfin
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Brown Bullhead
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Yellow Bullhead
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Channel Catfish
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White Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Chain Pickerel
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Redbreast Sunfish
NEARBY FISHING
Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Moss/Split Oak | ||||
| River Jct - Withlacoochee State Forest | 20 | |||
| Lithia Springs | ||||
| Saddle Creek County Park | ||||
| Edward Medard | ||||
| Lake Kissimmee State Park | ||||
| Turkey Lake City Park | ||||
| Withlacoochee River Park | 10 | |||
| Hog Island - Withlacoochee State Forest | 20 | |||
| Hillsborough River State Park |
