Lake Nettie Fishing near Eustis, Florida

• Overview

  In Florida, Lake Nettie falls inside Lake County. The setting is warm green lowland. With some 39 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Eustis sits 1.4 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Orlando is 27 miles off. Within a short drive: East Crooked Lake at 0.6 miles, West Crooked Lake roughly 0.8 miles, Lake Dot at 0.8 miles, Lake Gracie roughly 0.8 miles and Lake Maggie at 0.9 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lake Nettie

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, threadfin shad, dollar sunfish, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Lake Nettie the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 81°F, the coldest about 58°F. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Time your trip to Lake Nettie by conditions rather than dates. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Part of this sits inside or beside Hidden Waters Preserve, so read the notices. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try East Crooked Lake, 0.6 miles away. Ask locally about Lake Nettie if anything is unclear.