Fisher Lake Fishing in Union County, Florida

• Overview

  You will find Fisher Lake in Union County, Florida. It sits at 131 feet above sea level. The water covers some 64 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Compared with other Florida water on our list, it sits high. Some 4 miles away sits Lake Butler, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Gainesville, 29 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Fisher Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public wildlife records from this area list warmouth, swamp darter, bluegill, dollar sunfish and tadpole madtom. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Fisher Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 53°F in January to roughly 81°F in July. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Anyone fishing Fisher Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Butler Lake at 3.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Fisher Lake before loading the car.