Lowry Lake Fishing
Clay County, FWC North Central region.
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Lowry Lake fishing overview
In the FWC North Central region, Lowry Lake lies within Clay County. FWC does not publish an acreage for Lowry Lake; the mapped outline covers about 1,261 acres. The closest town is Keystone Heights, about 5 miles from the middle of the lake. Lowry Lake is part of the Camp Blanding FMA. Lowry Lake is managed as a fish management area (open to fishing. magnolia and lowry lakes will be open to fishing on saturday and sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. openings may be changed at discretion of post commander to accommodate military training. all anglers will be required to check into and out of area at a manned check station).
Launch options at Lowry Lake: 1 public ramp, 1 free.
Ramps and launches on Lowry Lake
- Camp Blanding FMA – Lowery Lake Boat Ramp (Saturday & Sunday Mornings Only)1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.
Rules on Lowry Lake
On Camp Blanding area, Clay County, FWC adds these rules:
- NEW RULE: Effective September 1, 2026, all Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area users are required to obtain a Camp Blanding iSportsman access permit prior to accessing the WMA. Please visit the Camp Blanding iSportsman portal for additional details
- Open to fishing. Magnolia and Lowry Lakes will be open to fishing on Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Openings may be changed at discretion of Post Commander to accommodate military training. All anglers will be required to check into and out of area at a manned check station
- Guns are prohibited for taking of fish or wildlife except during designated hunting seasons for Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area
- Boat launching permitted only at designated areas
- Camping is prohibited
- During periods closed to hunting, vehicles may be operated only on roads to designated access areas
- Use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited
- All watercraft shall be operated at idle speed only
- Channel catfish bag limit: 6
| 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.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres (FWC) | Public ramps | TrophyCatch bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowry Lake | 1 | |||
| Magnolia Lake | 2 miles southwest | 205 | 1 | |
| Lake Santa Fe | 8 miles southwest | 5,850 | 3 | 45 |
| Lake Rowell | 11 miles northwest | 2 | ||
| Lake Sampson | 13 miles northwest | 3 | ||
| Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park Pond | 19 miles northeast | 3 | 0 |
Next to Lowry Lake
Lakes near Lowry Lake
- Magnolia Lake2 miles southwest
- Lake Santa Fe8 miles southwest
- Lake Rowell11 miles northwest
- Lake Sampson13 miles northwest
- Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park Pond19 miles northeast
Where to buy bait near Lowry Lake
- Bald Eagle Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Keystone Heights, 5 miles
- Buddy'z Landingmarina, Earleton, 9 miles
- The Slabbait and tackle, Starke, 12 miles
- Bass Capital Tacklebait and tackle, Interlachen, 16 miles
- Hawthorne Baitbait and tackle, Hawthorne, 18 miles
Freshwater guides around Lowry Lake
- Hooked Up Chartersfreshwater guide, Middleburg, (904) 403-4834
Towns close to Lowry Lake
- Keystone Heights5 miles
- Gainesville24 miles
- Palatka24 miles
County pages for Lowry Lake
- Clay Countyseat: Green Cove Springs
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What anglers ask about Lowry Lake
Where is Lowry Lake located?
In Clay County, about 5 miles from Keystone Heights.
How big is Lowry Lake?
FWC lists no size for Lowry Lake.
Can I put a boat in at Lowry Lake?
1 ramp, all listed on this page.
What bites in Lowry Lake?
No species list is posted for Lowry Lake.
Has Lowry Lake produced bass over 8 pounds?
Lowry Lake has no TrophyCatch count on its FWC page.
Does Lowry Lake have its own limits?
Yes. NEW RULE: Effective September 1, 2026, all Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area users are required to obtain a Camp Blanding iSportsman access permit prior to accessing the WMA. Please visit the Camp Blanding iSportsman portal for additional details.
Do I need a license to fish Lowry Lake?
Anglers 16 and up need a freshwater license ($17 a year for residents) unless exempt.
Are fish released into Lowry Lake?
The FWC reports show no stocking at Lowry Lake.
Is there a gauge on Lowry Lake?
No public gauge reports for Lowry Lake.
Load up for Lowry Lake
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