Lake Stone

Site Description
Current Forecast

Escambia County

Lake Stone in a 130-acre man-made impoundment constructed in 1967, opened to fishing in 1969 and designated as a Fish Management Area. It has an average depth of 6 feet and a maximum depth of 22 feet. Deepest areas are located near the dam and along the old streambed. A considerable amount of flooded timber remains, providing fish habitat. This lake has been stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish (shellcracker), Black Crappie, and Channel Catfish. Lake Stone is located in northern Escambia County near Century, FL. Entrance to the lake is located on Lake Stone Rd off SR 4 approximately 1.5 miles west of US 29 in Century. There is one concrete boat ramp with ample parking available on the northwest end of the lake with an additional boat launching site constructed with crushed rock on the northeast side of the lake near the dam. Several earthen fishing fingers have been constructed on the lake to provide fishing opportunities for bank anglers. Bait and fishing supplies are available in nearby Century. Escambia County maintains the Lake Stone Recreation Area located on the northwest end of the lake. This area provides fee-type camping with or without electric/water hookups. Lake Stone is subject to the rules and regulations currently in effect for Fish Management Areas. Please refer to a current copy of Florida Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations. Gasoline boat motors are prohibited from use on Lake Stone; however, use of electric trolling motors is allowed.

For additional information regarding fishing opportunities at Lake Stone contact the Northwest Regional Office at 850-265-3676.

For reserving campsites and cabins in Florida State Parks check the Reserve America website or call 888-622-9190.

*Black Crappie on Lake Stone November 2018.*

Cooler temperatures provide an excellent opportunity to catch one of the larger Florida Bass in Lake Stone. Try fishing midday in the warmest water possible and look to cast near standing timber or brush piles. Anglers can also have success near steep drop-offs in about 6-7 ft of water and along the earthen dam. Try to use baits that mimic sunfish, shad, or other baitfish. Suspending crank baits, rat-l-traps, or spinner baits fished with a slow retrieve could produce a trophy.

For crappie, try fishing jigs with a 2 3/8-inch body on a quarter-ounce jig head in creek channels or near ledges, humps, or standing timber. Small crank baits and rat-l-traps can also be very effective for these fish. Bluegill and Redear Sunfish can be caught on or near the bottom in deeper water with crickets or wigglers. Use light tackle, 4-6 lbs.-test fishing line with small hooks with several split-shot weights fastened about 2-3 feet above the hook to keep your bait on the bottom. Channel Catfish can also be targeted on the bottom in deeper water with beef or chicken liver wrapped in partially ripped pantyhose or surgical gauze.