🐟 What fish can you catch in Lee?

Most commonly caught species around Lee , FL : Largemouth bass - 1,292 reported catches Bluegill - 247 reported catches Ruddy bowfin - 73 reported catches Suwannee bass - 60 reported catches Black bullhead - 53 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lee fishing reports?

The latest Lee , FL fishing reports are: @samantha.post reported a nice Blue tilapia at Sneads Smokehouse Lake . @Fish2Much87 reported a nice Spotted bass at Withlacoochee River . @samantha.post reported a nice Ruddy bowfin at Sneads Smokehouse Lake . @samantha.post reported a nice Brown bullhead at Sneads Smokehouse Lake . @braydentucker5625 reported a nice Spotted bass at Withlacoochee River . .

Fishing in Lee, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lee, Florida?

Anglers in Lee , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Suwannee River , Withlacoochee River , Alapaha River , Water Pond , Lake Francis .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Lee?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Lee , FL was a 12 ft / 1.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @386bassman at Suwannee River on August 2, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Lee?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Lee , FL was a 2 ft / 1.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @william.cozino at Suwannee Lake on May 30, 2021 .

Q: What's the biggest Ruddy bowfin caught in Lee?

The biggest Ruddy bowfin (by length) reported in Lee , FL was a 3 ft / 10 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JShaneKing at Suwannee River on October 25, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Lee

Latest Lee fishing reports

Blue tilapia

Sneads Smokehouse Lake

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Spotted bass

Withlacoochee River

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Ruddy bowfin

Sneads Smokehouse Lake

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Brown bullhead

Sneads Smokehouse Lake

length · weight

Spotted bass

Withlacoochee River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Grassy Pond

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Common logperch

Suwannee River

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Largemouth bass

Grassy Pond

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Largemouth bass

Innovation Way Pond

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Bluegill

Suwannee River

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Fishing regulations in Lee

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 8th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Keep intact

No minimum length. Only 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total length. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait.

Regulations are the same for both Florida Bass and Largemouth Bass throughout Florida, so there is no need for anglers to distinguish between the two species for regulations purposes.

Catch a largemouth bass 8-pounds or heavier, check out our TrophyCatch for some amazing prizes.

An angler participating in the TrophyCatch Program may temporarily possess in live condition one largemouth bass, 8 pounds or greater, over the legal length limit and bag limit in order to obtain photographic or video documentation of the fish. All largemouth bass retained for this purpose must be released alive into the waterbody in which it was caught immediately after documentation.

An angler may possess one largemouth bass 16.5 pounds or greater, per day over the legal length or bag limit when submitting for the certification of a potential state record provided they contact the Commission at this link MYFWC-Potential state record largemouth bass. Largemouth bass maintained in live condition may only be possessed on the waterbody or adjacent shore from which the fish was caught and may only be released alive in the same waterbody, unless otherwise directed by Commission staff.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

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FAQ about Lee fishing

Anglers in Lee, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Suwannee River, Withlacoochee River, Alapaha River, Water Pond, and Lake Francis.

Most commonly caught species around Lee, FL:

Largemouth bass - 1,292 reported catches
Bluegill - 247 reported catches
Ruddy bowfin - 73 reported catches
Suwannee bass - 60 reported catches
Black bullhead - 53 reported catches

The latest Lee, FL fishing reports are:

@samantha.post reported a nice Blue tilapia at Sneads Smokehouse Lake.
@Fish2Much87 reported a nice Spotted bass at Withlacoochee River.
@samantha.post reported a nice Ruddy bowfin at Sneads Smokehouse Lake.
@samantha.post reported a nice Brown bullhead at Sneads Smokehouse Lake.
@braydentucker5625 reported a nice Spotted bass at Withlacoochee River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Lee, 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:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Lee, FL was a 12 ft / 1.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @386bassman at Suwannee River on August 2, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Lee, FL was a 2 ft / 1.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @william.cozino at Suwannee Lake on May 30, 2021.

The biggest Ruddy bowfin (by length) reported in Lee, FL was a 3 ft / 10 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JShaneKing at Suwannee River on October 25, 2015.