Fishing Lake Eustis

AKA: Eustis Lake

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Lake Eustis, FL

Popular Fish Species Lake Eustis, FL

Lake Eustis Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Eustis is a popular bass tournament lake. Weekend and tournament anglers find the fishing to be slow at times, yet pretty good at other times. Careful fisheries management by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has helped to maintain a good bass fishery for anglers. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 7 pounds being caught.

Lake Eustis Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in Lake Eustis. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Eustis Lake, and continues today. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, warmouth, hybrid striped bass and chain pickerel at Lake Eustis in Florida.

Lake Eustis in Florida is a fantastic fishing destination that attracts anglers of all skill levels. The lake is known for its diverse fish species and provides ample opportunities for anglers to reel in some impressive catches.

With more than fifteen miles of shoreline and a healthy population of largemouth bass, Lake Eustis is a popular bass tournament venue. As one of the Seven Harris Chain Lakes, this 7,800-acre lake is is a popular fishing tournament destination.

The lake is located in central Florida, 5 miles east of Leesburg. In addition to excellent bass fishing, Lake Eustis servers up nice stringers of crappie, bluegill, sunfish, catfish and hybrid stripers (sunshine bass) and an occasional pickerel. Access for fishing from the bank is limited, but there are rental boats available and two boat launch ramps serve the public. Lakeshore Ramp Eustis is located at the northeast corner of the lake, off Lakeshore Drive. Tavares Boat Ramp is right off US-441 S, at the southern tip of the reservoir.

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Lake Eustis Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Get Wet Water Sports
Rentals: Pontoon boats
407 476-3737

Lake Adventures Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
844 525-3386

Palm Gardens Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
352 343-2024

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lakeshore Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Lakeshore Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Tacares Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off US Highway 441, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Lake Eustis Marina
350 Lakeshore Dr.
Eustis, FL 32726
352 409-5137