Ocala National Forest Lakes

As we move into the fall, Largemouth Bass fishing in the Ocala National Forest during the daytime will improve. As the water temperatures fall, fish become less lethargic and are more active. Live baits always work well. Shiners free lined near weed lines can be effective, as can live worms. Soft jerk baits rigged weedless are also proven to catch fish. Casting such lures into the weed line, then walking the lure on the surface to about 5 feet from the weed line, then letting it slowly sink to the bottom can be effective. Spinnerbaits can also be effective on cloudy days. Lake Half Moon is loaded with big Bream and Black Crappie right now. Fishing along the weed line with crickets or worms should bring an abundance of large Bluegill and Red Eared Sunfish also known as “Shell-Crackers”. Mossback fish attractors were added to the old brush fish attractors on Lakes Bryant, Halfmoon, and Dias. The attractors have settled and will attract many species of sport fish such as Black Crappie and Hybrid Striped Bass. Stake block fish attractors were also placed into Wildcat Lake. These two sections of attractors are not marked with buoys. To best locate the attractors, utilize the MYFWC.com website to obtain the GPS locations for these attractors. The website can also be utilized for other attractors in numerous lakes in Florida.