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Marion County Florida
Lake Weir
Closest Town: Oklawaha
Lake Size: 5,685 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located
at Hampton Beach, take CR 25 east to SE 134th Street Road
Lake Notes: Specializing in
Largemouth Bass, Shellcracker and Bluegill. Common techniques are good for
bass, and many anglers prefer to troll live shiners in deep waters near the
shore. Other bass anglers use live bait in the deepest waters in the middle of
the lake. Shellcracker fishing is excellent during March and April for the
angler willing to locate small concentrated schools holding fish up to one
pound. Brush fish attractors have been placed at 10 sites in 10 to 20 feet of
water. A depth finder is very useful to locate structures, pondweed beds and
fish in open waters.
Lake Weir Map
Lake Kerr
Closest Town: Salt Springs
Lake Size: 2,830 Acres
Public Boat Access:
Located at Moorehead Park, Take 314 to Forest Road No 88. Turn left onto Forest
Road 88 to NE 140th Street
Lake Notes: Specializing in
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Shellcracker. Black Crappie and Warmouth
also caught. Bullhead minnows (stonerollers) are commonly used as live
bait instead of shiners for bass in the spring and fall. Live grass shrimp and
worms are good baits for shellcracker and bluegill. Warmouth fishing is best
during late spring and early summer in shallow water very close to vegetated
banks. Three brush fish attractors are marked with buoys. Located within the
Ocala National Forest.
Lake Kerr Map
Lake Bryant
Closest Town: Lynn
Lake Size: 767 Acres
Public Boat Access: Located off
S.R. 40 & 183rd Ave.
Lake Notes: Specializing in
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Shellcracker. Connects to North Lake.
Seasonal fishing for bass, bluegill and shellcracker is good. Speckled perch
fishing varies considerably. Live bait and artificial lures fished near
vegetated areas are good for bass and bream. Live grass shrimp is a good choice
for bluegill and small bass. Located within the Ocala National Forest.
Marion
County Florida Fishing
Sellers Lake
Closest Town: Camp Ocala
Lake Size: 1,050 Acres
Lake Notes: Specializing in
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Shellcracker. The water in Sellers Lake is
normally very clear with limited vegetation. Most bass are small and
slow-growing, but an occasional trophy is caught. The clear water may hamper
fishing success since angler and fish can see each other. Live bait fished with
light line at dusk or dawn is best for bass. Some anglers prefer to troll live
bait near grassy edges for bass. Crickets, worms, and grass shrimp on a small
hook and four- to six-pound monofilament are good for bluegill, warmouth, and
shellcracker. Located within the Ocala
National Forest.
Marion
County Florida Fishing
Oklawaha River
Closest Town: Orange Springs
Public Boat Access:
Take SR 40 to north on County Road 315. Go north towards Fort McCoy for
approximately 6 miles. Turn right at sign indicating Gores Landing (N.E. 150th
Street).
River Notes: The 110
mile long Ocklawaha River flows north from Central Florida until it joins
the St. Johns River. Specializing in
Largemouth Bass, Redbreast & Spotted Sunfish. Bass fishing is good
along all areas of the river, but is best during February, March, and April.
Redbreast and spotted sunfish are good in unchannelized areas.
The scenic Oklawaha
River follows the edge of the Ocala National Forest in central Florida and is
one of the State's only south to north flowing rivers. Abundant wild life is
present including wild turkey, white-tailed deer, and wading birds in this area.
Outdoor recreational activities include hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing,
hiking, horseback riding, and paddling although there are few established
trails.
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