Lake Monroe Fishing

“The St. Johns River flows through this 9,406-acre lake.”

“The city of Sanford borders the southern shoreline.”

“Public access can be utilized off the Seminole County side of the intersection of Highway 17/92 and I-4; the north side of the lake off of Enterprise Road; and at Monroe Harbor Marina in downtown Sanford.”

“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).”

“Lake Harney to Monroe is deeper with some small side channels and braiding as the river approaches Lake Monroe.”

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

“Continued stocking of Sunshine Bass gives anglers greater opportunities for fishing.”

“Bulrush patches on the northern and western shores should provide cover for sportfish.”

“Eelgrass beds on the northern shore of the lake should offer habitat for Florida Bass and bream.”

“Florida Bass can also be found near pilings and docks and lily pad patches on the southwestern shore and in Bethel Cove may also provide habitat for bass and bream.”