LAKE ROUSSEAU

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Lake Rousseau


April 27, 2024

Lake Rousseau is a popular fishing spot in Florida known for its abundance of largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near submerged structures. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall, with temperatures averaging around 70-80°F. During the summer, temperatures can reach up to 90°F, making early morning or late evening fishing more comfortable. Overall, Lake Rousseau is an excellent destination for fishing enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a relaxing escape.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Sea Bass
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Laura S Walker Lake

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

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Roberts Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Schoolhouse Bay

Bonefish • Permit • Snook • Tarpon

Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake

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

Swift Creek Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Ocean Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Palestine Lake

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

Lake Jeffery

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

Area Boat Ramps

SOUTHWEST 70TH STREET 8529, TRENTON
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST 995TH STREET 29, OLD TOWN
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST 230 AVENUE 119, OLD TOWN
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST HAWTHORNE ROAD 5906, GAINESVILLE
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST 16 AVENUE 11813, GAINESVILLE
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
NORTHWEST 191ST PLACE 5001, MARION COUNTY
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS HISTORIC PARK - BOAT RAMP/DOCK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
CITY OF HAWTHORNE LINDSEY-PHILLIPS PARK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
PUGGY ROAD ALACHUA COUNTY
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST COUNTY ROAD 349, SUWANNEE
Econfina-Steinhatchee Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

SEGMENT B--BRIDGE ON SH 19 TO CONFLUENCE WITH LAKE GEORGE
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
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
THE FIRST POWERLINE CROSSING THE ICHETUCKEE RIVER TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SANTA FE RIVER, DOWN THE SANTA FE RIVER TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER
Santa Fe 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 A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF (AT JUNIPER SPRINGS WILDERNESS) TO BRIDGE ON SH 19 (AT WILDERNESS BOUNDARY)
Upper St. Johns 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
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
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

                                                       

Cypress Creek Wildlife Management Area

Potash Corp - White Springs Wildlife Management Area

Hamilton County Florida Recreation Center

Holton Creek Wildlife Management Area

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Cary Wildlife Management Area

Stein Tompkins Sports Complex

John M. Bethea State Forest

Madison Blue Spring State Park

Suwannee Ridge Wildlife Management Area

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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