Lake Spencer
Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill and 2 more species
Lake Spencer is a 650-acre lake located in Polk County, Florida, known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities in the area include hiking, biking, camping, and birdwatching. Fishing tips for Lake Spencer include using live bait or soft plastic lures and targeting the areas around the lake’s deeper drop-offs and submerged structures. The best time of year to visit Lake Spencer is in the fall or winter months when the average temperature ranges from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.
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Fish Species
Black Crappie
Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.
Blue Catfish
This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).
Bluegill
Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Largemouth Bass
The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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St. Johns R At Buffalo Bluff Nr Satsuma | 3,110 cfs / 11.68 ft |
Dunns Creek Near Satsuma | 937 cfs / 11.81 ft |
Ocklawaha R At Rodman Dam Nr Orange Springs | 1,040 cfs / 4.14 ft |
Haw Creek Ab Russells Landing Nr St Johns Park Fl | 56 cfs / 2.31 ft |
Tributary To Silver River At Sh 40 Near Ocala Fl | 1 cfs / 40.26 ft |
Ocklawaha River At Eureka | 871 cfs / 20.61 ft |
Orange Creek At Orange Springs | 66 cfs / 2.95 ft |