Moore Lake in Leon County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Moore Lake in Leon County, Florida. The setting is open low country. It runs to roughly 65 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. There is roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Nearest town is Midway, 7.7 miles off. Then Tallahassee, 8 miles, and Woodville, 11 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Moore Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, bluegill, warmouth and swamp darter. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. On Moore Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 81°F, the coldest about 51°F. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on Moore Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Facilities include toilets around 0.9 miles from here. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Silver Lake sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Moore Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.