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Lake George WMA

Managed in cooperation with
Florida Division of Forestry
St. Johns River Water Management District
Volusia County

Lake George WMA is adjacent to Lake George in Putnam and Volusia counties. The area’s more than 35,000 acres are primarily mixed hardwood swamp and pine flatwoods. Florida black bear, Sherman’s fox squirrel, gopher tortoise, and bald eagle are among the listed species on the area. Additionally, bobcat, alligator, hawk, heron, otter, owl, osprey, and white-tailed deer may be found here. The Lake George WMA Dexter/Mary Farms Unit is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, paddling, and primitive camping are allowed on this area.  Children under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet when horseback riding on public lands.  For more detailed information go to Nicole's Law .  All horseback riders must have proof of current negative Coggins Test results for their horses when on state lands. No camping is permitted during the general gun season. Two boat ramps, a fishing pier, and a canoe launch along Lake George facilitate boating, paddling, and fishing. For additional information, a recreation guide is available from the St. Johns River Water Management District.

• Visit Florida Division of Forestry's information on Lake George State Forest.

• View FWC's Regulations Summary for Lake George for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, and area regulations.