OSCEOLA NATIONAL FOREST

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Osceola National Forest


May 7, 2024

Osceola National Forest is located in northeastern Florida and covers more than 200,000 acres of land. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including black bears, panthers, and alligators, as well as a variety of plant species.

There are several good reasons to visit Osceola National Forest. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the numerous hiking, biking, and equestrian trails that wind through the park. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, hunting, and camping activities in designated areas.

Some of the specific points of interest in Osceola National Forest include the Olustee Battlefield, where a Civil War battle was fought in 1864, as well as the Ocean Pond and Olustee Beach areas, which are popular spots for swimming and picnicking.

Interesting facts about the park include its history as a site for timber harvesting and the presence of several historic buildings and structures, including a fire tower and a ranger station.

The best time of year to visit Osceola National Forest is in the fall and winter months, when temperatures are cooler and mosquito activity is reduced. Visitors should be aware of potential weather hazards, such as hurricanes and thunderstorms, during the summer months.

Overall, Osceola National Forest offers a wide range of outdoor activities and natural beauty that makes it a great destination for visitors to Florida.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Gordon Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Swift Creek Pond

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Tsala Apopka Chain

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Bluegill

Lake Rousseau

Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Lake Crosby

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Rainbow River

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Lake Jeffery

Black Sea Bass Bluegill Green Sunfish Largemouth Bass Redear Sunfish

Lake Thonotosassa

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Industrial Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Ledwith Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Hampton Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Sampson

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass White Perch

Jordan Mill Pond

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Edward Medard Reservoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Panasoffkee

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Conley

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Schoolhouse Bay

Bonefish Permit Snook Tarpon

Ward Lake (Bill Evers Reservoir)

Black Crappie Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Carlton Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Clearwater Bay

Apache Trout Flounder Snook Tarpon

Henderson Lake

Black Crappie Bluefin Tuna Bluegill Kelp Bass

Lake Myakka

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Newnans Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lochloosa Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Hamburg Millpond

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Fisher Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Watson Pond

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Halls River

Apache Trout Snook Tarpon

Watertown Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Ocean Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Lake Rowell

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Alto

Black Crappie Bluegill Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Redear Sunfish

Palestine Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Manatee

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Laura S Walker Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Hunters Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Upper Myakka Lake

Black Crappie Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Orange Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Eckles

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lewis Lake

Manasota Lemon Bay Fishing Dock

Levy Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Cypress Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Crews Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Roberts Pond

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Butler Lake

Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Tarpon

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Tarpon
                                                                                                                       
                                               

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