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Buck Island Lake

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species at Buck Island Lake

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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Channel catfish

30 in · 6 lb

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General info

Buck Island Lake is a lake located in Columbia County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

30°24′13″N 82°28′4.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Buck Island 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 Channel catfish as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

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No minimum size. No bag limit unless you are in a fish management area. Bag limit reduced to six channel catfish in any fish management area except as provided by rules of the Commission.

Ictalurus punctatus

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Regulations for

30°24′13″N 82°28′4.2″W
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Fort White

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40.3 miles away

Branford

40.9 miles away

High Springs

41.9 miles away

Spring Ridge

43.0 miles away

Alachua

43.2 miles away

Lake Park

47.0 miles away

Mayo

48.8 miles away

Lee

49.6 miles away

Bell

50.5 miles away

Dasher

50.9 miles away

Day

51.2 miles away

Clyattville

54.1 miles away

Madison

56.5 miles away

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FAQ about Buck Island Lake fishing

Buck Island Lake is a lake located in Columbia County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°24′13″N 82°28′4.2″W
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