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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake Van

Florida, United States

3.0Β·20 catches

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Lake Van fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Bull shark

92 in Β· 125 lb

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Mekong giant catfish

100 in Β· 250 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

13 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Lake Van is a lake located in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bull shark, and Mayan cichlid.

Location

26Β°55β€²13.6β€³N 82Β°17β€²11.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Van, 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 species as of May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Lake Van fishing

Lake Van is a lake located in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26Β°55β€²13.6β€³N 82Β°17β€²11.6β€³W
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