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Lake George Fishing Guide
Florida
A 46,000 acre lake on the St. Johns River in Putnam and Volusia counties, with jetties at its south end where the river enters.
Part of the St. Johns River.
Photo: TampAGS, for AGS Media via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Lake George for largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie and hybrid striped bass. In November, striped bass is prime, and Walking Topwater, Paddle-Tail Swimbait and Bucktail Jig are a good place to start.
There are 12 shops within 45 miles (2 fly, 10 bait and tackle); the closest is Bass Capital Tackle in Interlachen, about 30 mi away. Also nearby: Rodman Reservoir, about 22 mi away.
Season at a Glance
Legend
This Month Prime: Top Months Open, Slower No Agency Season Found
Licenses & Regulations
Most anglers need a Florida fishing license; age cutoffs and exemptions are set by the state. Seasons, limits, and tackle rules vary by water, so check current regulations before you go.
License Sellers Nearby
Putnam County Tax Collector (Crescent City)
115 North Summit St P O Box 1339 Palatka Fl 32178, Crescent City (386) 698-4282Source: FWC's license agent list, Oct 2026. Call ahead.
Parts of the St. Johns River
- Main PageSt. Johns RiverFlorida's longest river entirely within its borders, flowing north from its headwaters in Brevard County through Lake Monroe and Lake George, with saltwater fish near its mouth at Jacksonville.
- Rivers & Streams · FloridaUpper St. Johns River (Brevard County)The St. Johns' 60 mile headwaters in Brevard County, a tannin-stained river that flows out of marshes through Lakes Hell'n Blazes, Sawgrass, Washington, Winder and Poinsett.
- Lakes & Reservoirs · FloridaLake MonroeA 9,406 acre lake the St. Johns River flows through, with the city of Sanford on its southern shore.
- Rivers & Streams · FloridaSt. Johns River (DeLand)The St. Johns from Puzzle Lake and Lake Harney past Lake Monroe and DeLand to Lake George, FWC's Lower St. Johns River and Lakes reach, with numerous oxbows between Lake Monroe and Lake George.
- Lakes & Reservoirs · Florida · You're HereLake GeorgeA 46,000 acre lake on the St. Johns River in Putnam and Volusia counties, with jetties at its south end where the river enters.
- Rivers & Streams · FloridaSt. Johns River (Doctors Inlet)The St. Johns in Clay County south of I-295, where FWC names Doctors Inlet and the river's hard sand bottoms for largemouth bass and redear sunfish, and nearby Black Creek for black crappie and panfish.
- Saltwater & Coast · FloridaLower St. Johns River (Jacksonville)The St. Johns from downtown Jacksonville to the ocean at Mayport, an estuary where river and ocean water meet.
Lake George Species
Largemouth Bass
No agency season found.
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Striped Bass
Prime NowPrime months for: the jetties at the south end of Lake George
Prime: Mar to May, Sep to Nov
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Crappie
No agency season found.
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Hybrid Striped Bass
Called Sunshine Bass here
No agency season found.
View SpeciesSpecies per FWC. Hybrid Striped Bass are called Sunshine Bass here per FWC.
Images: Duane Raver, USFWS; Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. Public domain, CC BY-SA 2.0.
What to Use
Striped Bass
Prime Now · Mar to May, Sep to Nov
Fly
9 ft 9 wt rod, intermediate or sinking line, 20 lb leader. Clousers and Deceivers.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodOrvis Clearwater 9 ft 9 wt Fly RodCheck Price
- ReelRedington Behemoth Fly Reel · for 9 and 10 weightCheck Price
- LineScientific Anglers Sink-Tip Fly Line · 9 wt.Check Price
Tie On in November
No flies listed for this fish here yet.
Spin / Cast
7 to 8 ft medium-heavy spinning rod, 4000 to 5000 reel, 30 lb braid with a 20 to 30 lb leader.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodUgly Stik Striper Spinning Rod · 7 ft medium heavy, 12 to 25 lb, moderate fast, 1 pieceCheck Price
- ReelPflueger Trion Spinning ReelCheck Price
- LinePowerPro Spectra Braided Line · 30 lbCheck Price
Tie On in November
- Lure for November · 3.5 to 4.5 inWalking Topwater · Heddon Zara SpookSurface blitzes.Check Price
- Lure for November · 4 to 7 inPaddle-Tail Swimbait · Z-Man DieZel MinnowZCheck Price
- Lure for November · 1/4 to 2 ozBucktail JigSee Options
Picks: general for this fish, each checked against state and federal agency pages, not specific to this water. Ask a local shop what is working.
Gear: rods, reels and lines are starting points, sized from each maker's page. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Buy Local
Shops near Lake George:
- Bass Capital Tackle, InterlachenWebsite
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, Daytona BeachWebsite
- Sportsman's Warehouse, Lady LakeWebsite
Map of Lake George
St. Johns River Fishing Videos
How-To
Fishing The St Johns River For Monster Bass Using Wild Shiners
Gear and Tackle
St John's River BASS Elite Tools, Tips, and Tackle 2024
Picked by Gear & Tackle: for what they show about the St. Johns River. We don't make these videos, and none is a review of a product we link.
Planning for a Month
Prime in November
Striped Bass
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Typical Weather
75°F high, 57°F low
About 2.1 in of precipitation for the month.
Typical, Not a Forecast: weather from NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals at a station about 11 mi away.
Also Worth Packing
Clothing for November comes first, picked from typical weather here.
Apparel
Simms SolarFlex Sun Hoody
A UPF 50+ hooded sun shirt with a vented hood and extended sleeves, for long, bright days.
Pack It For: Feb to Nov
Check Price Maker's PageApparel
Buff CoolNet UV Neckwear
A UPF 50 sun gaiter for the face and neck.
Pack It For: Feb to Nov
Check Price Maker's PageSome links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Ramps and Launches on Lake George
Paddle Launch
Ocala National Forest - Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area - Paddlecarft Launch
Hand Launch Only
DirectionsSource: Florida FWC Boat Ramp Inventory (FWC-FWRI). Hours and fees change; check before you go.
Shops Near Lake George
Within 45 mi
Farther Out
Genungs Fish Camp Live Bait, Tackle, Kayak Rentals & Boat Storage
St. Augustine, Florida· 40 mi
Guides and Charters Near Lake George
Within 45 mi
Farther Out
Captain Smith's Black Bass Guide Service
Deland, Florida· 26 mi
2317 River Ridge Rd 386-738-1836
Per their website: Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips
Daytona - Deland Central Florida Fishing Charters
Deland, Florida· 26 mi
Per their website: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Redfish, Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips
Great Day Guide Service
East Palatka, Florida· 28 mi
260 County Rd 207A 386-329-2224
Per their website: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Full-Day Trips
Bad Juju Charters
Ormond Beach, Florida· 33 mi
Per their website: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Inshore, Offshore, Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips
Fish Tomoka Inshore Fishing Charter
Ormond Beach, Florida· 33 mi
Per their website: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Inshore, Offshore
