Lake Griffin Fishing
Lake County, FWC Northeast region, 16,505 acres.
- 9ramps
- 16,505acres
Photo, nearby stand in for Lake Griffin: 巫迪文, CC BY 3.0
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Lake Griffin fishing overview
In the FWC Northeast region, Lake Griffin lies within Lake County. FWC lists 16,505 surface acres. The closest town is Fruitland Park, about 6 miles from the middle of the lake. Lake Griffin is part of the Harris Chain of Lakes. Lake Griffin is managed as a fish management area (open to fishing).
FWC names Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, sunshine bass and channel catfish for Lake Griffin. Launch options at Lake Griffin: 9 public ramps, 2 free.
Lake Griffin in FWC's words
Hot spots on Lake Griffin
“The Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake and Orange Counties is comprised of 8 primary lakes (Apopka, Harris, Griffin*, Eustis, Dora, Beauclair, Carlton, and Yale) totaling about 75,000 acres.”
“*Lake Griffin includes all Emeralda Marsh water bodies open to Lake Griffin, and including all points lakeward of a boundary line delineated by: County Road 44 and Burrell Lock and Dam on Haynes Creek (formerly Haines Creek); County Road 464c at Moss Bluff Lock and Dam.”
Quoted from the FWC site page: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
What is biting on Lake Griffin now
“Many lakes in the Harris Chain are good for crappie, but recently, Lakes Harris and Griffin have been some of the best.”
Quoted from the FWC fishing forecast: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
Ramps and launches on Lake Griffin
- Henderson Park at Beverly Shores Kayak Launchpaddle launch, free
- Herlong Park Public Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Jack's Cottages1 lane ramp
- Lake Griffin Marina1 lane ramp, fee, 2 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lake Griffin State Park Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, fee, 49 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lazy Oaks Resort1 lane ramp, fee, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Morgan's Mobile Home Park And Fish Camp1 lane ramp, fee, 3 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Pine Island Fish Camp1 lane ramp, fee, 12 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Twin Palms Resort And Marina3 lane ramp, fee, 6 trailer spaces, flush toilet
Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.
Fish FWC lists for Lake Griffin
Rules on Lake Griffin
Lake Griffin, Lake County has its own FWC rule list:
- Open to fishing
- Trotlines are prohibited from 9 a.m. Friday until one hour before sunset on Sunday
- Trotlines are also prohibited from 9 a.m. until one hour before sunset Monday through Thursday from May 1 through Oct. 31
- No trotline may be secured to or fished within 50 yards of a private pier or dock
- No bag limit for channel catfish
- Black crappie less than 10 inches in total length must be released immediately
| Species | Statewide daily bag | Length rule |
|---|---|---|
| Florida bass | 5 | only one 16 in or longer |
| Black crappie | 25 | none statewide |
| Bluegill and other panfish | 50 combined | none statewide |
FWC freshwater regulations, 2026-27 season, checked October 2026. All Florida limits and license prices.
Tournaments on Lake Griffin
Bass tournament dates and results for Lake Griffin are on its tournament page.
Lake Griffin side by side with nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres (FWC) | Public ramps | TrophyCatch bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Griffin | 16,505 | 9 | ||
| Lake Hiawatha | 3 miles northwest | 69 | 0 | |
| Lake Yale | 7 miles east | 3 | ||
| Lake Eustis | 7 miles east | 4 | ||
| Lake Harris | 8 miles south | 8 | ||
| Lake Dora | 10 miles southeast | 3 |
Next to Lake Griffin
Lakes near Lake Griffin
- Lake Hiawatha3 miles northwest
- Lake Yale7 miles east
- Lake Eustis7 miles east
- Lake Harris8 miles south
- Lake Dora10 miles southeast
Where to buy bait near Lake Griffin
- Brooker Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Leesburg, 4 miles
- Leesburg City-Venetian Cove Marinamarina, Leesburg, 5 miles
- Pollard Bait Cobait and tackle, Leesburg, 5 miles
- Dead River Marina Incmarina, Tavares, 6 miles
- Lakeside Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Tavares, 8 miles
- Sandy's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Tavares, 8 miles
Freshwater guides around Lake Griffin
- Black Bass Fishing Resortfreshwater guide, Leesburg, (352) 314-2123
- South Moon Fishing Campfreshwater guide, Astor, (386) 749-2383
- Captain Bach Chartersfreshwater guide, Astor, (407) 766-3396
- Swamp Rat Fishing Adventuresfreshwater guide, Astor, (386) 860-5464
- Gino Losi Central Florida Bass Guidefreshwater guide, Sorrento, (407) 715-1611
Towns close to Lake Griffin
- Tavares9 miles
- The Villages9 miles
- Eustis10 miles
County pages for Lake Griffin
- Lake Countyseat: Tavares
What anglers ask about Lake Griffin
How do I find Lake Griffin?
In Lake County, about 6 miles from Fruitland Park.
What size is Lake Griffin?
About 16,505 acres by the FWC figure.
Where can I launch on Lake Griffin?
9 ramps, all listed on this page.
What fish are in Lake Griffin?
FWC names Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, sunshine bass and channel catfish.
Does Lake Griffin have TrophyCatch bass?
Lake Griffin has no TrophyCatch count on its FWC page.
Do statewide limits apply on Lake Griffin?
Yes. Open to fishing
Is a license required on Lake Griffin?
A freshwater license is required at 16 and up; it is $17 a year for residents.
Does FWC stock Lake Griffin?
The FWC reports show no stocking at Lake Griffin.
Where can I check the water level on Lake Griffin?
No public gauge reports for Lake Griffin.
Fish Lake Griffin this season
Check the limits and buy a license before you launch.