Lake Crews Fishing in Highlands County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Crews lies in Highlands County, Florida. It stands 112 feet above sea level. Roughly 59 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. A shoreline of some 1.0 miles keeps the choices simple. Lake Placid sits 4 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Cape Coral is 60 miles off. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lake Crews

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, largemouth bass, spotted sunfish and blue tilapia. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Lake Crews fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 62°F in January to roughly 82°F in August. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Lake Crews.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. 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. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Lake June in Winter sits 2.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Crews for certain.