Small Lake Bass Fishing
Lake County Florida contains 167 square miles of water surface area with hundreds of fishable lakes. Some are now closed to the general public but all the larger lakes have public boat ramps grandfathered in from the days when the county was less much populated. It would be impossible to list them all, so I have listed some of the most accessible.
Clermont Chain
The once clear waters of Lake Minneola are now stained but the bass are still there in good numbers. The canals connecting the lakes are especially good if you can find water in them. These lakes are best fished on the weekdays as jet-skiers and cruisers are a distraction on weekends.
John's Lake
The John's Lake boat ramp is about 6 miles east of Clermont on Highway 50. Even with the development of most of the shoreline and it's close proximity to Orlando, this lake produces excellent bass fishing. Everything about this lake is right for bass. The water color is good with a slight stain, there are many rocky bottom structures and reefs throughout the lake and there is adequate cover despite the building of huge homes around the shoreline. During droughts this lake also suffers from severe water level problems. Extreme care should be taken when using at the Highway 50 boat ramp in low water. The State of Florida occasionally restocks the lake with bass fingerlings and the lake has regaining it's reputation as a great bass fishery. View Map
Lake Dorr and the Ocala National Forest Lakes
In case you're wondering about Rodman Reservoir, Lake Toho or the St. Johns River, they are not in Lake County. Rodman is about 45 minutes north of my home in Eustis. Lake Toho is about an hour south and some of the best fishing on the St. John's River is only about 1/2 hour from my home.
If you have any questions or comments about Lake County Florida lakes, please contact me.
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