Dorman Pond near Live Oak: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Dorman Pond is set in Suwannee County, Florida. It sits at 184 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Suwannee County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Live Oak, 4.7 miles away. The nearest city of size is Gainesville, 55 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Dorman Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, warmouth and bowfin. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. On Dorman Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 82°F, while January sits near 53°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on Dorman Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Pretty Pond sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Dorman Pond are worth checking on the day.