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Wildcat Lake

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Florida, United States

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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General info

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

Location

29°09′42.8″N 81°37′41.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Wildcat Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Wildcat 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

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Special gear

Regulations specific to Wildcat Lake, Marion County (Ocala National Forest)
Black bass must be released immediately.

Micropterus nigricans

Get the required release gear for FREE by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right. Get started here: https://returnemright.org/about-us/gear-signup/Regulations specific to Wildcat Lake, Marion County (Ocala National Forest)

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29°09′42.8″N 81°37′41.2″W
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FAQ about Wildcat Lake fishing

Wildcat Lake is a lake located in Lake County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°09′42.8″N 81°37′41.2″W
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