LAKE EMMA

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • FLORIDA

Lake Emma


April 25, 2024

Lake Emma is a popular fishing spot located in the heart of the Ocala National Forest in Florida. This beautiful lake is home to a variety of species including largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, and catfish. Anglers can enjoy fishing from the shore or by boat. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and bird watching. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in the early morning or late evening when the fish are more active. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when the temperatures are milder, averaging around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Green Sunfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Little Trout Lake

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

Ronnie Van Zant Park Pond

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

Bethesda Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Doctors Lake

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

Santa Fe Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Laura S Walker Lake

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

Lake Santa Fe

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Geneva

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

Pope Duval East Pond

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

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Area Boat Ramps

MOSS BLUFF LOCK
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
EAST GOBBLER DRIVE 10852, FLORAL CITY
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
SOUTHEAST 95TH COURT 16298, SUMMERFIELD
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
SOUTH 14TH STREET 1686, LEESBURG
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
EAST SPRUCE DRIVE 4863, DUNNELLON
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
ED STONE PARK
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SOUTH WILLIAMS STREET 12196, DUNNELLON
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida
TRIMBLE PARK ROAD 5700, MOUNT DORA
Oklawaha Watershed, Florida
MARION COUNTY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
COUNTY ROAD 413, LAKE PANASOFFKEE
Withlacoochee Watershed, Florida

Rafting & Kayaking

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
COUNTY ROAD 780 BRIDGE TO STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE
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
BEGINS DOWNSTREAM OF THE STATE ROAD 72 BRIDGE TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK
Myakka Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
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
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
A POINT JUST UPRIVER OF THE US 41 HIGHWAY CROSSING TO THE SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE
Myakka Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

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Jennings State Forest

Aberdeen Park

Miniature Acres Park

Northwest County Annex Park

Genovar Park

Pace Island Park

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