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Lake Monroe Fishing Guide
Florida
A 9,406 acre lake the St. Johns River flows through, with the city of Sanford on its southern shore.
Part of the St. Johns River.
Photo: Gabriel Vanslette via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Lake Monroe for largemouth bass, crappie and hybrid striped bass. No agency season found for the species here.
There are 6 shops within 25 miles (2 fly, 4 bait and tackle); the closest is Academy Sports + Outdoors in Lake Mary, about 9 mi away. Also nearby: Ponce de Leon Inlet, about 26 mi away.
Season at a Glance
No agency season found for these fish here.
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.
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 · Florida · You're HereLake 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 · FloridaLake 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 Monroe Species
Species per FWC: Largemouth Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass; Crappie. 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
Largemouth Bass
No agency season found
Fly
9 ft 7 or 8 wt rod, bass-taper floating line, 12 to 16 lb leader for poppers and divers.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodOrvis Clearwater 9 ft 8 wt Fly RodCheck Price
- ReelRedington Behemoth Fly Reel · for 7 and 8 weightCheck Price
- LineRIO Avid Bass Fly Line · WF7F or WF8FCheck Price
Tie On in November
Typical picks from October, our closest listed month. Ask a local shop what is working in November.
- Fly for October · #2-10Bass Popper · Bass Popper AssortmentCheck Price
Spin / Cast
7 ft medium-heavy baitcasting rod, 7:1 reel, 15 lb fluorocarbon or 50 lb braid around heavy cover.
Rod, Reel and Line
- Rod & ReelLew's Mach Baitcasting Combo · 7 ft 2 in medium heavy, fast, right handCheck Price
- LinePowerPro Spectra Braided Line · 50 lbCheck Price
Tie On in November
- Lure for November · 4 to 5 inSoft Stick Bait · Yamamoto Senko 5 inCheck Price
- Lure for November · 6 to 10 inTexas-Rigged Worm · Zoom Trick WormCheck Price
- Lure for November · 1/4 to 3/4 ozBass 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 Monroe:
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, Lake MaryWebsite
- Bitters Bait and Tackle, LongwoodWebsite
- Mud Hole Custom Tackle, OviedoWebsite
Map of Lake Monroe
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
No agency season found for the species here.
Daylight
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Typical Weather
77°F high, 59°F low
About 2.0 in of precipitation for the month.
Typical, Not a Forecast: weather from NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals at a station about 3 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: Year-round
Check Price Maker's PageApparel
Buff CoolNet UV Neckwear
A UPF 50 sun gaiter for the face and neck.
Pack It For: Year-round
Check Price Maker's PageSome links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Ramps and Launches on Lake Monroe
Source: Florida FWC Boat Ramp Inventory (FWC-FWRI). Hours and fees change; check before you go.
Shops Near Lake Monroe
Within 25 mi
Orlando Outfitters
Orlando, Florida· 19 mi
Sells fly-fishing gear and offers instruction for freshwater and saltwater anglers.
Classes
Guides and Charters Near Lake Monroe
Within 25 mi
Captain Smith's Black Bass Guide Service
Deland, Florida· 12 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· 16 mi
Per their website: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Redfish, Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips
Go Castaway Fishing Charters
Orlando, Florida· 21 mi
Per their website: Redfish, Full-Day Trips
Spot Stalker Charters
Edgewater, Florida· 23 mi
2104 S Riverside Dr 360-910-0967
Per their website: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Inshore, Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips
Shallow Minded Fishing Charters of Mosquito Lagoon
Edgewater, Florida· 23 mi
Per their website: Redfish
