WATERTOWN LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Watertown Lake


April 27, 2024

Watertown Lake in Florida is a popular fishing spot that offers anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species, including bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. The surrounding area is also great for hiking, camping, and picnicking. Fishing tips include using live bait, fishing early in the morning or late in the evening, and focusing on areas with structure, such as weed beds or submerged trees. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall when temperatures range from mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

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

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Roberts Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Jordan Mill Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Schoolhouse Bay

Bonefish • Permit • Snook • Tarpon

Lewis Lake

Hamburg Millpond

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

Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake

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

Area Boat Ramps

SOUTHEAST CREEK 490 2312, BRANFORD
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE 265, LAKE BUTLER
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST US HIGHWAY 27 COLUMBIA COUNTY
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
BUCHANNON DRIVE CHARLTON COUNTY
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 51 2291, MAYO
Lower Suwannee Watershed, Florida
HAMPTON LAKE BOAT RAMP
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
AVENUE A 16, STARKE
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
HIGHWAY 47 22430, FORT WHITE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
SOUTHWEST 75TH AVENUE 14218, STARKE
Santa Fe Watershed, Florida
IMPACT ROAD CLAY COUNTY
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

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 RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
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 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 B--BRIDGE ON SH 19 TO CONFLUENCE WITH LAKE GEORGE
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
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
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Drexel Park

Ralph E Simmons Memorial Wildlife Management Area

General Coffee State Park

Pendleton Park

Dixon Memorial State Forest

Ralph E Simmons Memorial State Forest

McKey Park

Stephen C. Foster State Park

Laura S Walker State Park

Vallotton Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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