HOWARD LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Howard Lake


April 25, 2024

Howard Lake is a popular fishing spot in Florida, USA, known for its abundant fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using artificial lures or live bait and fishing near structures like fallen trees or submerged logs. The best time of year to visit is in the spring or fall when temperatures range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. In the spring, bass are actively feeding before spawning, while in the fall, they are preparing for winter and feeding aggressively.



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

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Little Trout Lake

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Laura S Walker Lake

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

Swift Creek Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pope Duval East Pond

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

Doctors Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Lake Santa Fe

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Santa Fe Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Geneva

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

Area Boat Ramps

SOUTHEAST 95TH COURT 16298, SUMMERFIELD
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
MARION COUNTY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
GOLDENDALE BOAT RAMP
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
LAKE PARK ROAD, DE LEON SPRINGS
Lower St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTH WILLIAMS STREET 12196, DUNNELLON
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
EAST SPRUCE DRIVE 4863, DUNNELLON
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
MOSS BLUFF LOCK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
ED STONE PARK
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
FRONT STREET, ASTOR
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
NFS-579-D, SILVER SPRINGS
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

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
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 (AT JUNIPER SPRINGS WILDERNESS) TO BRIDGE ON SH 19 (AT WILDERNESS BOUNDARY)
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
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
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
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
APPROXIMATELY RIVER MILE 18 TO A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Genovar Park

Osceola Wildlife Management Area

L C Ringhaver Park

POW and MIA Memorial Park

Jacksonville Heights Park

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

Southside Baseball Complex

Greenland Park

Alberts Park

Lake Fretwell Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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