Fishing near Tallahassee, Florida
Leon County, population 196,169.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Where to fish around Tallahassee
Tallahassee sits in Leon County with 196,169 residents in 2020. The nearest lake with an FWC fishing page is Lake Piney Z, 4 miles east of town. The closest named launch is Meginnis Arm Canoe Landing, 4 miles away.
Fresh water near Tallahassee
- Lake Piney Z4 miles east, 193 acres
- Lake Jackson6 miles northwest, 4,000 acres
- Joe Budd Pond16 miles west, 15 acres
- Lake Talquin18 miles west, 8,800 acres
- Lake Seminole34 miles northwest, 37,500 acres
Closest rivers to Tallahassee
- St. Marks River19 miles
- Wacissa River21 miles
- Ochlockonee River24 miles
Map of spots near Tallahassee
- Meginnis Arm Canoe LandingLake Jackson (Leon County), 4 miles
- Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Paddle Craft LaunchPiney Z Lake, 4 miles
- Fuller LandingLake Jackson (Leon County), 4 miles
- Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park (No Gasoline Motors)Lake Hall, 4 miles
- Rhoden Cove LandingLake Jackson (Leon County), 5 miles
- Crowder Road LandingLake Jackson (Leon County), 5 miles
- Faulk LandingLake Jackson (Leon County), 6 miles
- Gil Waters Preserve Boat RampLake Munson, 7 miles
- Miller Landing Canoe LaunchLake Jackson (Leon County), 7 miles
- Jackson View Boat LandingLake Jackson (Leon County), 8 miles
Straight line distances from the census center of Tallahassee.
USGS gauges near Tallahassee
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana, Fla. | 1,560 cfs, 20.15 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| St. Marks River Near Newport, Fla. | 1,090 cfs, 7.43 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord, Fla. | 2,260 cfs, 33.51 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Supplies for Tallahassee anglers
Shops closest to Tallahassee
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Tallahasseesporting goods store, Tallahassee, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Tallahasseesporting goods store, Tallahassee, 2 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Tallahasseesporting goods store, Tallahassee, 2 miles
- Rivers Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Tallahassee, 4 miles
- Jd Food Martbait and tackle, Tallahassee, 8 miles
- Sure Ketch Lure Cobait and tackle, Tallahassee, 8 miles
- Charlie Tuna Bate & Tacklebait and tackle, Tallahassee, 8 miles
- Lake Talquin Bait and Morebait and tackle, Tallahassee, 8 miles
Hire a guide in Tallahassee
- Fishingapexsfreshwater guide, Tallahassee, (267) 571-3889
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Where to base a trip to Tallahassee
- St. Marks20 miles
- Chattahoochee38 miles
- Carrabelle48 miles
- Eastpoint60 miles
Counties touching Tallahassee
- Leon Countyseat: Tallahassee
Photos of the water around Tallahassee
Photo: The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Steve Davis, Public domain
Photo: Paul Clark, CC BY 2.0
Fishing around Tallahassee: common questions
Which lake is nearest Tallahassee?
Lake Piney Z, 4 miles east.
Where can I launch a boat near Tallahassee?
Meginnis Arm Canoe Landing is closest, 4 miles away.
Which piers are near Tallahassee?
Tallahassee has no saltwater pier within 25 miles.
Where can I get live bait near Tallahassee?
The nearest is DICK'S Sporting Goods Tallahassee.
Who guides out of Tallahassee?
1 guide list Tallahassee as home port.
Which county is Tallahassee in?
It is in Leon County.
Are there reefs off Tallahassee?
No FWC reef sits within 25 miles of Tallahassee.
What river can I fish near Tallahassee?
St. Marks River is 19 miles away.
How do visitors get a license for Tallahassee?
Yes; a 3-day non-resident freshwater license is $17.