Fishing at Grissom Hole, Suwannee County, Florida

• Overview

  Grissom Hole lies in Suwannee County, in Florida. It sits at 194 feet above sea level. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Suwannee County list. Nearest town is Wellborn, 0.5 miles off. Gainesville is the closest city, 49 miles away. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Grissom Hole

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie and bowfin. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Treat Grissom Hole as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 81°F and January near 53°F on the long-run figures. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. That is the shape of the year on Grissom Hole. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Classy Pond at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Grissom Hole as something to verify.