LAKE PLACID

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Lake Placid


April 28, 2024

Lake Placid is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA, known for its diverse fish species. One can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, and catfish in this area. Other activities in the region include hiking, camping, and kayaking. Fishing enthusiasts should plan to visit during winter or spring when the air temperature is around 60 to 70°F and the water temperature is around 70 to 80°F. Fishing tip: Use live bait such as worms, minnows, or shiners to catch largemouth bass.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Delancy

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Ponte Vedra

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Doctors Lake

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

Little Lake George

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Black Lake

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

North Prairie

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Crescent Lake

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

Croaker Hole Cove

Apache Trout • Atlantic Croaker • Black Drum • Flounder

Dead Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Area Boat Ramps

NORTH LAKE DAMON ROAD 2534-2540, AVON PARK
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
LAKEVIEW DRIVE 4270, SEBRING
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
8104-8198 ARBUCKLE CREEK RD, FLORIDA
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
GRIFFIN ROAD 676, WAUCHULA
Peace Watershed, Florida
CEDORA TERRACE 3041, SEBRING
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
LIVINGSTON LAKE ROAD, FROSTPROOF
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
NORTHWEST SHORE DRIVE 2100-2170, AVON PARK
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
NAUTILUS DRIVE 2712, AVON PARK
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
NORTH OAK PARK AVENUE 1554, AVON PARK
Kissimmee Watershed, Florida
L-78 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

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
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
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
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
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 (AT JUNIPER SPRINGS WILDERNESS) TO BRIDGE ON SH 19 (AT WILDERNESS BOUNDARY)
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Lake Kissimmee State Park

Lithia Pinecrest Park

Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Area

Pinecrest Sports Complex

Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area

Keysville Park and Community Center

Circle B Bar Reserve

Mary Holland Park

Prairie Lakes Unit - Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area

Aldermans Ford Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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