WARD LAKE (BILL EVERS RESERVOIR)

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FISHING • FLORIDA

Ward Lake (Bill Evers Reservoir)


April 28, 2024

Ward Lake and Bill Evers Reservoir are popular fishing spots in Florida, USA. The area is well known for its largemouth bass, panfish, and crappie fishing. Visitors can also enjoy birdwatching, hiking, and picnicking in the nearby parks. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures that mimic the natural prey of the fish. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall when temperatures are mild, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F. Overall, Ward Lake and Bill Evers Reservoir offer a great fishing experience and plenty of outdoor activities for visitors.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Watertown Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Ocean Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Butler Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Swift Creek Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Jeffery

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

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Santa Fe

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Santa Fe Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Schoolhouse Bay

Bonefish • Permit • Snook • Tarpon

Palestine Lake

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

Area Boat Ramps

LOWRY PARK BOAT RAMP
Hillsborough Watershed, Florida
PHILIPPE PARK
Tampa Bay Watershed, Florida
E G SIMMONSPARK
Watershed,
LAKESIDE DRIVE 910, SEFFNER
Tampa Bay Watershed, Florida
SAFETY HARBOR MARINA
Tampa Bay Watershed, Florida
DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR STREET SOUTH ST. PETERSBURG
Tampa Bay Watershed, Florida
SIKES BOULEVARD LAKELAND
Hillsborough Watershed, Florida
84TH AVENUE 199, TREASURE ISLAND
Watershed,
GRANDVIEW PARK
Tampa Bay Watershed, Florida
SOUTH RIVERHILLS DRIVE 329, TAMPA
Hillsborough Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns 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
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
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
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
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

                                                       

Jorgenson Lake Park

Hourglass Park

Lake Pasadena Park

Eagle Crest Park

Flora Wylie Park

Kenwood Dog Park

Vinoy Park

Booker Creek Park

Huggins-Stengel Field

Disston Lake Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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