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Earl P. Powers Park

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Florida, United States

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Ruddy bowfin

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Ruddy bowfin

36 in · 7 lb

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General info

Earl P. Powers Park is a lake located in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black crappie, Ruddy bowfin, and Warmouth.

Location

29°37′5.1″N 82°15′8″W
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Fishing regulations at Earl P. Powers Park, 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 Black crappie as of May 8th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black crappie

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

Special gear

Keep intact

Keep intact
No minimum size.

Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch

Regulations specific to Newnans Lake, Alachua County: Open to fishing. ■ Trotlines having a gallon-sized plastic float at each end may be used, provided that such lines are sunk to the bottom or to a minimum depth of 4 feet. Regulations for Fish Management Areas 1. A fishing license is required for residents from 16 to 64 years of age, and for nonresidents 16 or more years of age, to fish by any method, including cane poles, on a Fish Management Area. 2. The possession of fishing tackle is prohibited on any Fish Management Area that is closed to fishing. 3. Bag limits and methods of taking freshwater fish apply except as provided for a particular Fish Management Area. 4. The possession of nets (other than legal minnow seines, cast nets or dip nets), fish traps, trotlines or setlines is prohibited unless specifically authorized by rules established for a particular Fish Management Area. 5. Persons entering or leaving Fish Management Areas that have designated entry points shall enter or leave only at such designated points. 6. Any vehicle, boat or other transportation device may be searched while in, entering or leaving a Fish Management Area. 7. Fish Management Areas may be temporarily closed to accommodate management projects (e.g., drawdowns), or if unsafe conditions exist, or as otherwise specified in a specific Fish Management Area rule. 8. Intentional release of wildlife or freshwater fish on Fish Management Areas is prohibited.

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29°37′5.1″N 82°15′8″W
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FAQ about Earl P. Powers Park fishing

Earl P. Powers Park is a lake located in Alachua County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°37′5.1″N 82°15′8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Earl P. Powers Park 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 Earl P. Powers Park are:
  • Black crappie - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Ruddy bowfin - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Warmouth - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
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