61 public waters in the South region — 44 lakes/reservoirs and 17 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on an Florida licence.
See every public fishing venue in Florida on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lake Kissimmee (34,900 ac) — the largest lake in the chain, with vast Kissimmee-grass shorelines, the North Cove and the mouth of the river. Trophy Florida bass and a top-tier Crappie fishery. Ramps at Camp Mack, Overstreet and Grape Hammock.
Lake Toho (22,700 ac) at Kissimmee — the trophy-bass factory of the Kissimmee Chain, host of the 2006 and 2017 Bassmaster Classic-era events and countless big-bag tournaments. Sight-fish the pads and reeds Jan–Mar; the Kissimmee-grass edges and the hydrilla hold fish year-round. Big Toho Marina and Southport Park ramps.
East Lake Tohopekaliga, a 11,742-acre lake in Osceola County, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes (Toho, East Toho, Kissimmee, Hatchineha, Cypress, Tiger) — trophy Florida bass, sight-fishing the pads and Kissimmee grass, and a top-5 Crappie fishery in winter.
Lake Jackson (4,000 ac) north of Tallahassee — a prairie lake that periodically drains completely through its sinkholes and comes back stronger every time. When it's up, it's one of the best trophy-bass lakes in the Panhandle, plus shellcracker and Crappie.
Lake Hatchineha (5,872 acres) sits in Osceola and Polk Counties, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes (Toho, East Toho, Kissimmee, Hatchineha, Cypress, Tiger) — trophy Florida bass, sight-fishing the pads and Kissimmee grass, and a top-5 Crappie fishery in winter.
Lake Marian, a 4,666-acre lake in Osceola County, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Brevard, Orange and Osceola Counties, Florida — Lake Poinsett is a 4,134-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Part of the St. Johns River system — Largemouth Bass, a huge black-Crappie run, Bluegill and shellcracker, plus a spring sunshine-bass and American-Shad run pushing up from the river.
Lake Cypress (4,097 acres) sits in Osceola County, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Alligator Lake (3,859 acres) sits in Osceola, Columbia, Pinellas and 2 more counties in Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (public boat ramp). A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Cypress Lake (3,532 acres) sits in Osceola, Lake, Polk and 3 more counties in Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (public boat ramp). The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes (Toho, East Toho, Kissimmee, Hatchineha, Cypress, Tiger) — trophy Florida bass, sight-fishing the pads and Kissimmee grass, and a top-5 Crappie fishery in winter.
In Osceola, Brevard, Volusia and 3 more counties in Florida, Buck Lake is a 1,985-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (public boat ramp). A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Lake Gentry (1,799 acres) sits in Osceola County, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (public boat ramp). A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Lake Winder (1,461 acres) sits in Brevard and Osceola Counties, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Part of the St. Johns River system — Largemouth Bass, a huge black-Crappie run, Bluegill and shellcracker, plus a spring sunshine-bass and American-Shad run pushing up from the river.
Lake Conlin's 1,100 acres in Osceola County (South Florida) support one of the region's most diverse freshwater lineups: Largemouth Bass dominate, but the water also holds Black crappie, Bluegill, Warmouth, Pumpkinseed, Bowfin and Redfin Pickerel. This FWC-managed lake rewards anglers willing to explore different techniques and depths.
In Lake, Osceola, Orange and 3 more counties in Florida, Trout Lake is a 968-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (public boat ramp). A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Orange, Lake, Osceola and 3 more counties in Florida — Bay Lake is a 948-acre lake, managed by County Land: A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Osceola County, Florida — Lake Lizzie is a 814-acre lake, managed by County Land: A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Lake Russell (746 acres) sits in Osceola County, Florida, managed by Non-Governmental Organization. A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Lake Preston, a 692-acre lake in Osceola County, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Osceola, Seminole, Polk and 1 more county in Florida — Lake Myrtle is a 690-acre lake, managed by City Land: A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
This 642-acre Osceola County lake in South Florida offers solid largemouth bass fishing alongside reliable black crappie populations in deeper holes and structure. Channel catfish round out the core fishery, making Brick Lake a solid choice for anglers targeting warm-water species in a more intimate setting.
Live Oak Lake, a 415-acre lake in Osceola and Lake Counties, Florida, managed by State Fish and Wildlife: A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
In Osceola County, Florida, Lake Center is a 413-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Osceola County, Florida, Cat Lake is a 381-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Osceola County, Florida, Lake Runnymede is a 331-acre lake, managed by County Land. A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Fish Lake (293 acres) sits in Osceola, Lake and Polk Counties, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (public boat ramp). A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Lake Joel (228 acres) sits in Osceola County, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Davenport (222 acres) sits in Polk and Osceola Counties, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (public boat ramp). A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Lake Wilson (178 acres) sits in Columbia, Osceola and Brevard Counties, Florida, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Osceola County, Florida — Hinden Lake is a 157-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Osceola County, Florida — Coon Lake is a 150-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Osceola County, Florida, Brown Lake is a 144-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Osceola and Miami-Dade Counties, Florida — Lake Cecile is a 134-acre lake, managed by City Land: A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
In Osceola County, Florida, Ajay Lake is a 131-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Osceola County, Florida — Clay Hole Pond is a 126-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Osceola County, Florida — Pearl Lake is a 99-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Osceola County, Florida — Sardine Lake is a 98-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Osceola County, Florida, Eagle Pond is a 85-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Osceola County, Florida — Tiger Cove is a 65-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Bullock Lake, a 64-acre lake in Osceola County, Florida, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Grape Head Pond (37 acres) sits in Osceola County, Florida, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
In Osceola County, Florida, Sunset Lagoon is a 33-acre lake, managed by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Bee Ponds (19 acres) sits in Osceola County, Florida, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
Osceola County, Florida — Clump Pond is a 17-acre lake, managed by State Fish and Wildlife: A Florida largemouth-bass lake — the Florida-strain bass here grows fast and big, and every one of these lakes has produced double-digit fish. Slab Black Crappie ('specks') in winter, plus bull Bluegill and shellcracker (redear) on the spring beds.
The Kissimmee River — restored from a straightened flood-control ditch (C-38) back to a meandering marsh river between Lake Kissimmee and Lake Okeechobee. Largemouth Bass on the restored oxbows and the remaining channelised runs, plus Crappie, Bream and Gar. Boat access from the locks (S-65A–E) and river-camp ramps.
In Osceola, Orange and Polk Counties, Florida, Reedy Creek is a 20 km river or creek. A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Bull Creek runs 29 km through Osceola County, Florida: A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Padgett Branch runs 20 km through Indian River, Okeechobee and Osceola Counties, Florida: A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Osceola and Orange Counties, Florida — Shingle Creek is a 5 km stream: A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Blue Cypress Creek (17 km) flows through Indian River and Osceola Counties, Florida. A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Lake Marion Creek runs 14 km through Polk and Osceola Counties, Florida: A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Crabgrass Creek runs 14 km through Osceola County, Florida: A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Wolf Creek runs 0 km through Osceola and Brevard Counties, Florida: A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
West Branch Crabgrass Creek runs 12 km through Osceola County, Florida: A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Jane Green Creek (0 km) flows through Brevard and Osceola Counties, Florida. A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
In Osceola and Polk Counties, Florida, Blanket Bay Slough is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
In Osceola County, Florida, Pennywash Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Cox Creek (1 km) flows through Osceola and Brevard Counties, Florida. A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Tyson Creek (9 km) flows through Osceola County, Florida. A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Brevard and Osceola Counties, Florida — Wolf Creek is a 0 km stream: A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Orange and Osceola Counties, Florida — Boggy Creek is a 4 km stream: A warmwater Florida river — Largemouth Bass, redbreast and Bluegill Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bowfin and Gar. Wade or paddle; access at bridges, county parks and WMA landings.
Across its mapped waters, Osceola County holds 18 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Bowfin, Black Crappie, Redear Sunfish, Florida Gar and Chain Pickerel.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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