Lake Garcia Fishing

“The Lake Garcia Reservoir is a 3,149-acre section of the Blue Cypress Water Management Area (BCWMA) along the east coast of central Florida in north Indian River County.”

“Water depths range from 1.5 to 6 feet on this impoundment, fluctuating seasonally.”

“Boaters unfamiliar with the BCWMA are advised to operate their crafts cautiously, due to the number of navigational hazards found throughout the area.”

“Facilities include a double lane concrete boat ramp, air boat launch site, paved parking lot, picnic pavilion and restroom.”

“This impoundment is noted for good numbers of smaller largemouth bass, but does produce its share of trophy bass each year.”

“Largemouth, bluegill and black crappie are the sportfish most often targeted by anglers.”

“Plastic worms, senkos, and swim baits are also effective.”

“Good places to start include the canals on the north and east sides of the reservoir as well as the submerged borrow pit in the west side of the lake.”

“Cooling temperatures this quarter will lead to hot action this quarter.”

“Black crappie anglers may find fair numbers of fish concentrated in the submerged borrow pit on the west side of the impoundment.”