Lake Green Sills Fishing in Putnam County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Green Sills lies within the bounds of Putnam County, Florida. It stands 82 feet above sea level. It measures about 65 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge runs 1.1 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Nearest place of any size is Interlachen, 4.6 miles away. Gainesville is the closest city, 22 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lake Green Sills

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, largemouth bass and warmouth. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. On Lake Green Sills that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 55°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That is the shape of the year on Lake Green Sills.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is a jetty 0.9 miles off, worth knowing on a busy day. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Little Lake Green Sills is 0.3 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Lake Green Sills.