Lake Whitcomb Fishing in Putnam County, Florida

• Overview

  You will find Lake Whitcomb in Putnam County, Florida. The setting is warm bottomland. Small at around 16 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Putnam County list holds plenty of bigger water. Hawthorne at 6.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 19 miles to Gainesville, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lake Whitcomb

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, warmouth and redfin pickerel. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. The near bank of Lake Whitcomb is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 81°F on average, January about 55°F. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Whitcomb.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Lake Goodson sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Lake Whitcomb is worth confirming on the day.