Stagger Mud Lake Fishing
Lake County, FWC Northeast region.
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Stagger Mud Lake for anglers
FWC lists Stagger Mud Lake under its Northeast fishing sites, in Lake County. FWC does not publish an acreage for Stagger Mud Lake; the mapped outline covers about 208 acres. The closest town is Pierson, about 11 miles from the middle of the lake. Stagger Mud Lake is part of the St. Johns River lakes.
FWC names Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, striped bass and brown Bullhead for Stagger Mud Lake. No FWC ramp carries the Stagger Mud Lake name, so nearby launches are listed below.
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Fishing spots on Stagger Mud Lake, per FWC
“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).”
Quoted from the FWC site page: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
Getting on Stagger Mud Lake
- Powell's Campground1 lane ramp, fee, 20 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 2 miles north
- Astor Landing Campground and Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, fee, flush toilet, 2 miles north
- Lake George State Forest Bluffton Recreation Area Canoe Launchpaddle launch, free, portable toilet, 2 miles north
- Ocala National Forest – Alexander Springs Creek Forest Road 52 Boat Launch1 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces, 3 miles south
- Ocala National Forest – Alexander Springs Creek at County Road 445 Bridge Primitive Boat Launchboat ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces, 4 miles west
- Ocala National Forest – Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launchpaddle launch, free, flush toilet, 5 miles west
Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.
Species in Stagger Mud Lake
Bag limits at Stagger Mud Lake
Nothing beyond the statewide limits applies on Stagger Mud Lake.
| 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.
Stagger Mud Lake and the lakes around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres (FWC) | Public ramps | TrophyCatch bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagger Mud Lake | 0 | |||
| Lake Dexter | 2 miles northeast | 0 | ||
| Grasshopper Lake | 8 miles northwest | 2 | ||
| Wildcat Lake | 9 miles northwest | 1 | ||
| Lake Beresford | 12 miles southeast | 1 | ||
| Lake Dias | 12 miles northeast | 711 | 1 |
Close to Stagger Mud Lake
Lakes within a short drive of Stagger Mud Lake
- Lake Dexter2 miles northeast
- Grasshopper Lake8 miles northwest
- Wildcat Lake9 miles northwest
- Lake Beresford12 miles southeast
- Lake Dias12 miles northeast
Bait and tackle near Stagger Mud Lake
- Front Street Bait And Tacklebait and tackle, Astor, 5 miles
- Astor Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Astor, 5 miles
- Marty's Knife Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Paisley, 8 miles
- Floridas Family Marinamarina, Deland, 11 miles
- Riviera Resort and Marinamarina, Volusia, 11 miles
- Holly Bluff Marinamarina, Deland, 12 miles
Bass guides around Stagger Mud Lake
- 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
Where to base a trip to Stagger Mud Lake
- Astor5 miles
- DeLand14 miles
- Eustis19 miles
Counties touching Stagger Mud Lake
- Lake Countyseat: Tavares
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Questions about fishing Stagger Mud Lake
Where is Stagger Mud Lake located?
In Lake County, about 11 miles from Pierson.
How big is Stagger Mud Lake?
FWC does not publish an acreage for Stagger Mud Lake.
Can I put a boat in at Stagger Mud Lake?
FWC names no ramp for Stagger Mud Lake; the closest launches are on this page.
What bites in Stagger Mud Lake?
FWC names Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, striped bass and brown Bullhead.
Has Stagger Mud Lake produced bass over 8 pounds?
No TrophyCatch counts are posted for Stagger Mud Lake.
Does Stagger Mud Lake have its own limits?
Statewide limits apply; FWC lists no special rule for Stagger Mud Lake.
Do I need a license to fish Stagger Mud Lake?
Anglers 16 and up need a freshwater license ($17 a year for residents) unless exempt.
Are fish released into Stagger Mud Lake?
No FWC stockings are listed for Stagger Mud Lake in 2021-22 to 2023-24.
Is there a gauge on Stagger Mud Lake?
Stagger Mud Lake has no public real-time gauge.
Load up for Stagger Mud Lake
Every Florida limit is on the license page.