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Alligator Lake

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Florida, United States

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Alligator Lake is a lake located in Columbia County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Bluegill.

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30°10′18.2″N 82°37′54.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Alligator Lake, FL

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 Alligator Lake fishing

Alligator Lake is a lake located in Columbia County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°10′18.2″N 82°37′54.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Alligator Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Alligator Lake are:
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According to fishing regulations at Alligator Lake, some of the species in season this May include: Summer flounder, Northern red snapper, Southern flounder, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Lane snapper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in Florida requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Freshwater, saltwater, or combination licenses are available for residents and visitors, purchasable online, by phone, or at authorized retailers.

In Florida, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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