🐟 What fish can you catch in Gainesville?

Most commonly caught species around Gainesville , FL : Largemouth bass - 4,185 reported catches Bluegill - 498 reported catches Black crappie - 355 reported catches Bowfin - 283 reported catches Warmouth - 152 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gainesville fishing reports?

The latest Gainesville , FL fishing reports are: @kennethlopez223 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Chipco . @noahlotow reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Ocklawaha . @a.crosby reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Santa Fe . @floridastatepickers reported a nice Black crappie at Lochloosa Lake . @TheReelRachel reported a nice Bowfin at Georges Lake . .

Fishing in Gainesville, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gainesville, Florida?

Anglers in Gainesville , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Newnans Lake , Paynes Prairie , Lake Alto , Hampton Lake , Enclave Lake .

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

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Florida, United States

Top fish species in Gainesville

Latest Gainesville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Chipco

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Largemouth bass

Lake Ocklawaha

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Largemouth bass

Lake Santa Fe

26 in · 5 lb

Black crappie

Lochloosa Lake

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Bowfin

Georges Lake

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Largemouth bass

Butler Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Alto

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Bowfin

Lake Alto

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American gizzard shad

Lake Ocklawaha

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Largemouth bass

Lake Alto

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FAQ about Gainesville fishing

Anglers in Gainesville, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Newnans Lake, Paynes Prairie, Lake Alto, Hampton Lake, and Enclave Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Gainesville, FL:

Largemouth bass - 4,185 reported catches
Bluegill - 498 reported catches
Black crappie - 355 reported catches
Bowfin - 283 reported catches
Warmouth - 152 reported catches

The latest Gainesville, FL fishing reports are:

@kennethlopez223 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Chipco.
@noahlotow reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Ocklawaha.
@a.crosby reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Santa Fe.
@floridastatepickers reported a nice Black crappie at Lochloosa Lake.
@TheReelRachel reported a nice Bowfin at Georges 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: