Lake Mary Jane Fishing near Wedgefield, Florida

• Overview

  In Florida, Lake Mary Jane falls inside Orange County. It sits at 43 feet above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 1,119 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. The shoreline runs about 6.9 miles, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Orange County. Wedgefield is the closest place, 10 miles off. Orlando is the closest city, 17 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake Mary Jane

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, warmouth, swamp darter, largemouth bass and redfin pickerel. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Treat Lake Mary Jane as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 82°F, with January the cold end at about 60°F. Heat, not cold, shapes the year here. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Mary Jane. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. This sits inside Moss Park, so read the reserve notices first. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lake Hart, 2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Lake Mary Jane may have changed since it was mapped.