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Suwannee Lake

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Florida, United States

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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Red drum

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 7 lb

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Eyetail bowfin

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General info

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

Location

30°18′7.3″N 82°55′50″W
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Fishing regulations at Suwannee 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 2nd, 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

15

Max size

16"

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15

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Regulations specific to Suwannee Lake, Suwannee County: Open to fishing. ■ No camping. ■ No motor vehicles on dam or fishing fingers. ■ Taking of fish or wildlife with firearms or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. ■ Access to the area from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise for any use other than fishing and launching and loading of boats is prohibited. 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.

Circle hooks required when fishing with natural bait greater than 3" in length. No minimum length. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait. Catch a largemouth bass 8-pounds or heavier, check out our TrophyCatch for some amazing prizes.

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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 Suwannee Lake, Suwannee County: Open to fishing. ■ No camping. ■ No motor vehicles on dam or fishing fingers. ■ Taking of fish or wildlife with firearms or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. ■ Access to the area from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise for any use other than fishing and launching and loading of boats is prohibited. 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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30°18′7.3″N 82°55′50″W
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Suwannee Lake is a lake located in Suwannee County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°18′7.3″N 82°55′50″W
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