SANTA FE LAKE

Fishing Weather Hydrology
November 23, 2024

SUMMARY

Santa Fe Lake is located in northeastern Florida and offers excellent fishing opportunities for various species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Anglers can improve their chances of catching fish by using live bait such as worms or shiners, or by using lures such as jigs or crankbaits. The best time to visit is during spring and fall when temperatures range from 60-80°F. During this time, the fish are more active and feeding aggressively. Overall, Santa Fe Lake is a great spot for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the natural beauty of Florida.

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

  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Yellow Bullhead


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Florida Gar


  • Image Alt Chain Pickerel


  • Image Alt Redear Sunfish


  • Image Alt Wiper


Weather Forecast

°F

°F

mph

Windspeed

%

Humidity



16-Day Long Term Forecast
       

Get Unparalelled Insights

Explore the Map

Whether you're planning your next ski trip or tracking stream flows for an upcoming rafting expedition, our map offers instant access to essential conditions, forecasts, and trends.

Watershed River Levels

74400

Cubic Feet Per Second

2540

Cubic Feet Per Second

225

Cubic Feet Per Second

49

Cubic Feet Per Second

Point of Interest

Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area

Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area

. Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts in Florida. The area covers over 3,000 acres and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an excellent place to explore the natural environment. One of the main reasons to visit the Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area is to observe the wildlife. The area is home to a variety of different species, including deer, turkey, and bobcats. Visitors can also see a wide range of bird species, including bald eagles and ospreys. Some of the specific points of ...