Lake Crosby, Florida: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Crosby is one of the Bradford County waters in Florida. It sits at 131 feet above sea level. At some 534 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Head to Starke, 2.9 miles away, for anything you forgot. Waldo lies 11 miles off, Lake Butler another 12 miles. Not far off: Lake Rowell 1.6 miles away, Lake Sampson at about 2.1 miles, Hampton Lake 5.7 miles away, Blue Pond at about 9.2 miles and Stevens Lake 9.5 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lake Crosby

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and redbreast sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Lake Crosby repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 81°F at the top of summer and 54°F at the bottom of winter. Fish feed through every month here. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Lake Crosby by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lake Rowell, 1.6 miles out. Nothing on Lake Crosby should be assumed from this page alone.