Lake George is one of the
premier bass fishing lakes in central Florida. It is the second largest lake
in the state (46,000 acres), and is 18 miles northwest of Deland and 29
miles east of Ocala.
Lake George is one of the many natural lakes on the St. John’s River. It has
extensive vegetation that provides excellent habitat for bass. Wade fishing
in eelgrass, with plastic worms fished on the surface, and other top water
artificial lures are productive. Fishing with shiners is an excellent method
for catching trophy bass during the spring spawning season.
Hot spots on the lake include Juniper, Salt and Silver Glen spring runs on
the eastern shoreline. In winter and early spring, look for bass to
congregate at the jetties on the south end of the lake. Additionally,
casting deep diving crank baits is productive near old dock structures along
the northeast shore and off Drayton Island.
There are many fish camps and landings on the lake and the St. John’s River.
There is one public boat ramp with limited parking on the south end of the
lake off Blue Creek Lodge Road. A fishing pier is on the east side at the
end of Nine Mile Point Road.
Due to low mercury levels in this lake, women who are pregnant or may become
pregnant, and nursing mothers should follow EPA guidelines and eat no more
than 8 ounces of bass in a week’s time. Children under age 10 should eat no
more than 3 ounces of bass in a week’s time. All other are not advised to
limit consumption of Largemouth bass.
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