Jack Lake Fishing near Eglin Village, Florida

• Overview

  You will find Jack Lake in Okaloosa County, Florida. It sits 0.4 miles in from the sea. The closest town, Eglin Village, is 1.2 miles away. Eglin Air Force Base is 1.9 miles away, with Lake Lorraine at 3 miles. Round about: Lower Memorial Lake within 0.8 miles, Upper Memorial Lake the better part of 1.1 miles, Pine Lake within 4.7 miles, Trout Lake the better part of 4.8 miles and Plew Lake within 5.2 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Jack Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include speckled madtom, blackbanded darter and spotted sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On Jack Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 82°F; the cold one sits at 51°F. There is no cold season worth the name. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Jack Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lower Memorial Lake sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Jack Lake for certain.