Lake Weir Fishing
Marion County, FWC Northeast region, 5,685 acres.
- 3ramps
- 103TrophyCatch bass
- 5,685acres
Photo, nearby stand in for Lake Weir: James Sotherden, CC BY-SA 3.0
About fishing on Lake Weir
Lake Weir is a Marion County water in FWC’s Northeast region. It spreads over 5,685 acres, per FWC. The closest town is Lady Lake, about 6 miles from the middle of the lake.
TrophyCatch shows 103 Florida bass caught and released at Lake Weir at 8 pounds or better. Expect Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and black crappie in Lake Weir, per FWC. Lake Weir has 3 public ramps in the FWC inventory; 0 charge no fee.
The biologists on Lake Weir
FWC on structure in Lake Weir
“Located near Weirsdale, this 5,685-acre lake is somewhat atypical for a Florida lake, with an irregular bottom and depths exceeding 20 feet.”
“The FWC maintains 12 brush fish attractors which are successfully utilized by many anglers.”
“The attractors were refurbished with new brush in January 2010.”
“These attractors can be easily spotted by the large yellow marker buoys.”
“FWC is also experimenting with Fish-in-a-Barrel attractors (FIAB) on Lake Weir.”
“These are PVC cubes surrounding PVC barrel halves that were designed to provide structure without snagging tackle.”
“These attractors are marked by yellow buoys with blue caps.”
Quoted from the FWC site page: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
The FWC outlook for Lake Weir
“The lake water level is much lower than previous years.”
“Use black or blue beetle spinners or live minnows to effectively catch these fish.”
“Anyone wishing to utilize the lake must use caution when launching and navigating the lake.”
“This time of year, is hot for Black Crappie fishing season on Lake Weir.”
Quoted from the FWC fishing forecast: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
Boat ramps on Lake Weir
- Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Boat Ramp6 lane ramp, fee, 80 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park (Annual Park Pass Required)4 lane ramp, fee, 11 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park Hand Launchpaddle launch, fee, flush toilet
Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.
Fish of Lake Weir
TrophyCatch bass from Lake Weir
TrophyCatch counts as shown on the FWC page (Lake Weir). Only bass 8 pounds and up, released alive, are counted.
What you can keep from Lake Weir
No special FWC rules are listed for Lake Weir, so statewide freshwater limits apply.
| 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.
Sizing up Lake Weir against nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres (FWC) | Public ramps | TrophyCatch bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Weir | 5,685 | 3 | 103 | |
| Lake Hiawatha | 9 miles southeast | 69 | 0 | |
| Lake Bryant | 10 miles northeast | 1 | ||
| Lake Griffin | 11 miles southeast | 16,505 | 9 | |
| Halfmoon Lake | 12 miles northeast | 2 | ||
| Mill Dam Lake | 13 miles northeast | 1 |
In the area of Lake Weir
Other lakes close to Lake Weir
- Lake Hiawatha9 miles southeast
- Lake Bryant10 miles northeast
- Lake Griffin11 miles southeast
- Halfmoon Lake12 miles northeast
- Mill Dam Lake13 miles northeast
Bait stops around Lake Weir
- Hook Line & Sinkerbait and tackle, Ocklawaha, 2 miles
- Fitzgerald Fishingbait and tackle, Belleview, 6 miles
- Dynamic Flow Bait Saverbait and tackle, Oxford, 11 miles
- Fat Daddy's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Silver Springs, 12 miles
- Brooker Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Leesburg, 13 miles
- Leesburg City-Venetian Cove Marinamarina, Leesburg, 15 miles
Lake guides near Lake Weir
- Slick Chartersfreshwater guide, Silver Springs, (352) 236-3955
- Slick Chartersfreshwater guide, Ocala, (352) 817-7818
- Captain Tom's Custom Chartersfreshwater guide, Silver Springs, (352) 236-0872
- the crankin cracker fishing guide servicefreshwater guide, Silver Springs, (352) 870-6585
- Captain David Jeffordfreshwater guide, Dunnellon, (352) 563-1689
- Twin Lakes Fishing & Campingfreshwater guide, Reddick, (352) 466-3194
Places to stay near Lake Weir
- The Villages9 miles
- Ocala17 miles
- Eustis19 miles
Counties around Lake Weir
- Marion Countyseat: Ocala
Before you fish Lake Weir
What county is Lake Weir in?
In Marion County, about 6 miles from Lady Lake.
How many acres is Lake Weir?
FWC puts it at 5,685 acres.
Are there public boat ramps on Lake Weir?
FWC lists 3 ramps.
What should I fish for on Lake Weir?
Mainly Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and black crappie, per FWC.
How big do bass get in Lake Weir?
TrophyCatch has 103 bass from Lake Weir, each 8 pounds or more.
What are the rules on Lake Weir?
Statewide limits apply; FWC lists no special rule for Lake Weir.
What license covers Lake Weir?
Yes, the resident annual freshwater license costs $17.
Is Lake Weir stocked?
No FWC stockings are listed for Lake Weir in 2021-22 to 2023-24.
How do I check Lake Weir levels?
Lake Weir has no public real-time gauge.
Plan a trip to Lake Weir
Buy a license online before you go.