🎣 Where on Orange Lake is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Orange Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the Fishbrain app where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in Orange Lake?

The most common species in Orange Lake are: Largemouth bass - 104 members reported to have caught this fish Black crappie - 30 members reported to have caught this fish Bluegill - 18 members reported to have caught this fish .

📢 What are the latest Orange Lake fishing reports?

The latest Orange Lake fishing reports are: @JMfishing06 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @acepearce reported a nice Largemouth bass . @acepearce reported a nice Largemouth bass . @acepearce reported a nice Largemouth bass . @acepearce reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Orange Lake

Q: 📍 Where is Orange Lake located?

Orange Lake is a lake located in Alachua County, Florida , United States . It is also intersecting with Marion County, Florida . Its coordinates are: 29.4623935, -82.176345809.

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Top fish species at Orange Lake

Largemouth bass

Black crappie

Bluegill

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Orange Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Orange 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 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Regulations specific to Orange Lake, Alachua County: Open to fishing. (1) Black bass 20 inches in total length or longer must be released immediately. (2) Circle hooks required when fishing with natural bait greater than 3 inches in length. (3) 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.

Black bass 20 inches in total length or longer must be released immediately!

No minimum length. Only 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total 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 Orange Lake, Alachua County: Open to fishing. (1) Black bass 20 inches in total length or longer must be released immediately. (2) Circle hooks required when fishing with natural bait greater than 3 inches in length. (3) 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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FAQ about Orange Lake fishing

Orange Lake is a lake located in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Marion County, Florida. Its coordinates are:

29°27′44.6″N 82°10′34.8″W

Find the best fishing spots on Orange Lake 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 Orange Lake are:

Largemouth bass - 104 members reported to have caught this fish
Black crappie - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 18 members reported to have caught this fish

The latest Orange Lake fishing reports are:

@JMfishing06 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@acepearce reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@acepearce reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@acepearce reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@acepearce reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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