Lake George Fishing

“This lake is a 46,000-acre natural impoundment of the St. Johns River with extensive vegetation that provides excellent habitat for fish.”

“There are jetties located on the south end of the lake where the St. Johns River enters the lake.”

“Most of the lake is less than ten feet deep but a natural channel provides navigation for boats as large as oil barges.”

“Public access can be obtained from Blue Creek Road to Lake George Road off of Highway 40, (see Central Region Boat Ramps for more detail).”

“Lower St. Johns River and Lakes: This one-hundred forty mile stretch of the St. Johns River flows north through, or is connected to, more than a half dozen natural lakes ranging from 380 acres to 40,000 acres in size (Little Lake George, Lake George, Lake Dexter, Stagger Mud Lake, Lake Beresford, Lake Monroe, Lake Jesup, Lake Harney, and Puzzle Lake).”

“The reach between Lake Monroe and Lake George has been channelized in some areas and lacks the sandbars.”

“The stretch above Lake George is more tidally influenced and has more marine species, with deeper waters and steeper shoreline drop-offs.”

“Striped Bass will become more active around Ninemile Point and the jetties.”

“Florida Bass anglers may find success using live shiners and artificial baits fished near pilings, cypress knees, and woody debris.”

“Later in the quarter, cooler waters should bring success to Black Crappie (Speckled Perch) anglers fishing Willow Cove on the eastern shore.”

“Live shad and grass shrimp fished near the jetties should produce catches of Florida Bass and Sunshine Bass when river flow is high.”