Lowry Lake Fishing Guide, Clay County, Florida

• Overview

  Lowry Lake belongs to Clay County, Florida. The surface lies 154 feet up. It measures some 1,248 acres, and wind has room to build across it. The outline measures near 5.0 miles, so local knowledge counts. On our Clay County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest place of any size is Keystone Heights, 4.6 miles away. The nearest city of size is Gainesville, 24 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lowry Lake

  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. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, largemouth bass, swamp darter and redear sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. The shape of Lowry Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 81°F and January about 54°F. Warmth runs the whole year, so timing is about the hour, not the month. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Lowry Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Magnolia Lake at 1.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lowry Lake locally before you travel.