ORANGE LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Orange Lake


April 27, 2024

The Orange Lake fishing area in Florida is located in the northern part of the state and is known for its abundant fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and wildlife watching. Fishing enthusiasts can improve their chances of success by using live bait and fishing near structures such as docks and brush piles. The best time of year to visit Orange Lake is during the spring and fall months when temperatures range from 60-80°F.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Swift Creek Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Ocean Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Watson Pond

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Palestine Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Laura S Walker Lake

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

Watertown Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

SOUTHWEST 75TH AVENUE 14218, STARKE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 17 1973, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
IMPACT ROAD CLAY COUNTY
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
HAMPTON LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
PALMO FISH CAMP ROAD 8698, SAINT AUGUSTINE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
RIVERDALE PARK AND BOAT RAMP
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST RUM ISLAND TERRACE COLUMBIA COUNTY
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST US HIGHWAY 27 COLUMBIA COUNTY
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
AVENUE A 16, STARKE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 47 22430, FORT WHITE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY AT RIVER MILE 23 WHERE RIVERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
Myakka Watershed, Florida
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
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
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS 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
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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Howard Peeple's Park

Wilderness Cumberland Island

Kingsland Lions Park

Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area

Cumberland Island National Seashore

St. Marys Civic Park

Crooked River State Park Boat Launch

Ralph E Simmons Memorial State Forest

Stephen C. Foster State Park

Dixon Memorial State Forest

                                                                                                                        
                                               
LITTLE LAKE GEORGE WILDERNESS

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