Lake Lucy near Interlachen: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Lucy falls in Putnam County, part of Florida. The ground around here is warm bottomland. Surface area is around 25 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Interlachen sits 2.7 miles from the bank. After that come Hawthorne at 9.9 miles and Keystone Heights at 11 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lucy

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Nearby survey and observation records mention blackbanded darter, largemouth bass, brown darter, speckled madtom and bluegill. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. At Lake Lucy the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 81°F, the coldest about 55°F. Cold never shuts this water down; heat is the only limit. Season rules are a separate question. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Lake Lucy.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Whirlwind Lake at 1.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lake Lucy carry more weight than any list.