Top fish species at Jennings Lake

Ruddy bowfin
Ruddy bowfin
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General info

Jennings Lake is a lake located in Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Ruddy bowfin.

Location

29°40′7.8″N 82°50′24.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Jennings 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 Ruddy bowfin as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Ruddy bowfin

Seasons

Open
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No bag limit. No minimum size. No closed season.
Poor

Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique

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Regulations for

29°40′7.8″N 82°50′24.3″W
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Gainesville

29.7 miles away

La Crosse

30.1 miles away

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East Williston

32.0 miles away

Micanopy

35.4 miles away

Morriston

36.0 miles away

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FAQ about Jennings Lake fishing

Jennings Lake is a lake located in Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°40′7.8″N 82°50′24.3″W
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