🐟 What fish can you catch in Gainesville?

Most commonly caught species around Gainesville , FL : Largemouth bass - 4,566 reported catches Bluegill - 562 reported catches Black crappie - 369 reported catches Warmouth - 161 reported catches Black bullhead - 114 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gainesville fishing reports?

The latest Gainesville , FL fishing reports are: @Bass_Master13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Alto . @Bass_Master13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Orange Lake . @Bass_Master13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Palestine Lake . @tylerbowland reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tuscawilla Lake . @sophiehunter reported a nice Largemouth bass at Horseshoe Lake . .

Fishing in Gainesville, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gainesville, Florida?

Anglers in Gainesville , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Fe River , Orange Lake , Newnans Lake , Lochloosa Lake , Paynes Prairie .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Gainesville?

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Top fish species in Gainesville

Latest Gainesville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Alto

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Largemouth bass

Orange Lake

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Largemouth bass

Palestine Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tuscawilla Lake

10 in · 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Horseshoe Lake

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Black bullhead

Island Lake

17 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Little Johnson Lake

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Largemouth bass

Little Johnson Lake

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Largemouth bass

Turnberry Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

22 in · 7 lb

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Fishing regulations in Gainesville

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Gainesville fishing

Anglers in Gainesville, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Fe River, Orange Lake, Newnans Lake, Lochloosa Lake, and Paynes Prairie.

Most commonly caught species around Gainesville, FL:

Largemouth bass - 4,566 reported catches
Bluegill - 562 reported catches
Black crappie - 369 reported catches
Warmouth - 161 reported catches
Black bullhead - 114 reported catches

The latest Gainesville, FL fishing reports are:

@Bass_Master13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Alto.
@Bass_Master13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Orange Lake.
@Bass_Master13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Palestine Lake.
@tylerbowland reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tuscawilla Lake.
@sophiehunter reported a nice Largemouth bass at Horseshoe Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Gainesville, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: