NEWNANS LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Newnans Lake


April 28, 2024

Newnans Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Gainesville, Florida. The lake is home to several fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and birdwatching in the adjacent Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area. The best fishing tips for Newnans Lake include using live bait and fishing in the early morning or late afternoon. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall when temperatures range from 70-80°F. It is not recommended to visit in the summer due to high temperatures and increased activity of alligators in the area.



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

                                                       

Watertown Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Ocean Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Swift Creek Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Watson Pond

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Palestine Lake

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

Laura S Walker Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Area Boat Ramps

HIGHWAY 17 1973, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE 265, LAKE BUTLER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
HAMPTON LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 47 22430, FORT WHITE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
IMPACT ROAD CLAY COUNTY
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
MAIN STREET 3772, MIDDLEBURG
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
OLD FERRY ROAD 2231, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST US HIGHWAY 27 COLUMBIA COUNTY
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
AVENUE A 16, STARKE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST 75TH AVENUE 14218, STARKE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

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
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
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
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
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
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 TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Crooked River State Park Boat Launch

Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area

Dixon Memorial State Forest

Cumberland Island National Seashore

St. Marys Civic Park

Howard Peeple's Park

Wilderness Cumberland Island

Ralph E Simmons Memorial State Forest

Stephen C. Foster State Park

Kingsland Lions Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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