Redwater Lake Fishing near Silver Springs, Florida

• Overview

  Redwater Lake lies in Marion County, in Florida. The setting is warm green lowland. Around 177 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 1.9 miles keeps the choices simple. The town to know is Silver Springs, 10 miles out. Silver Springs Shores lies 10 miles off, Belleview another 14 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Redwater Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include warmouth, bluegill and swamp darter. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. On Redwater Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 81°F and January reads 56°F. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It holds true on Redwater Lake more years than not. Late summer often means an early start or nothing at all.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is King Lake, 1.6 miles out. What applies at Redwater Lake may have changed since it was mapped.