Fishing Lake Seminole
AKA: Seminole Reservoir
Popular Fish Species Lake Seminole, FL
Striped Bass Fishing
Due to their large size, striped bass are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Lake Seminole. They are plentiful, run in schools and can grow to bragging size. In Spring and Fall work the upper end of the lake where water is flowing into the lake. Look for deeper water in the river channel, as a holding place for stripers. In Summer and Winter, stripers hang out in deeper water during the day Morning often draws the stripers to much shallower water, look for them from the surface down to around the 20-foot range as they feed on shallow-running schools of bait. The lake is filled with plenty of baitfish and sunfish to to keep the fishery thriving. Being successful at fishing for stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and the wolf packs of stripers which are likely to be nearby. Fish finders, and forward facing sonar, are a big help in locating these roaming schools. Live bait is very effective here, and stripers can be caught year round.
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Lake Seminole is a popular bass tournament lake. Weekend and tournament anglers find the fishing to be slow at times, yet pretty good at other times. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Anglers can also catch shoal bass, which reside here in decent numbers. 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.
Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing
Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Lake Seminole, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. As a hybrid of striped bass and white bass, they have great potential for spawning massive numbers and growing to large sizes. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass are likely to be in the area. Mornings, during Fall, hybrids can be caught on topwater or shallow running lures, as they are feeding on baitfish at the surface. When they move deeper, fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and schools of wipers. Live bait, spoons and jigs are very very effective here, and these hungry fish can be caught year round.
Lake Seminole Fishing Video
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, shoal bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, striped bass, hybrid striped bass and chain pickerel at Lake Seminole in Florida.
A premiere bass fishing lake in a beautiful setting, Lake Seminole aka Jim Woodruff Reservoir has 376 miles of shoreline to fish and explore. These fertile waters covers 37,000 surface acres and provide an ideal location for water sports, boating and fishing.
This reservoir is located in the northwest corner of the state on the Florida-Georgia border at Chattahoochee, FL. Good fishing is available when fishing from a boat, or from the bank. Fish species residing in the reservoir include striped bass, hybrid stripers, catfish, crappie, sunfish, chain pickerel and largemouth bass. Thick aquatic vegetation is a major factor in making the lake so fertile and provides shelter to baitfish and fish alike. Over a dozen boat launch ramps, plus a few primitive launch areas, serve boaters launching canoes, kayaks, pontoon boats, sailboats, pleasure boats and a wide variety of fishing boats including bass boats. A couple marinas, several campgrounds-RV parks, shopping, dining, lodging and other amenities are available at or nearby the lake.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Seminole
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Lake Seminole Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Howells Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off River Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Sneads Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Legion Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Fishing Guides On Lake Seminole
Lake Seminole Fishing Guides - bass
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Three Rivers State Park Campground - 850 482-9006
Seminole Lodge & Marina Campground - 850 593-6886
Chattahoochee RV Campground & Fishing Resort - 850 663-4475
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Lake Seminole FL Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Lake Seminole
Three Rivers State Park
7908 Three Rivers Park Rd
Sneads, FL 32460
850 482-9006
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Lake Seminole offers rental boats plus great fishing for striped bass, hybrid stripers, catfish, crappie, sunfish, chain pickerel and especially largemouth bass in northwest FL.
