South Lake Asbury Fishing in Clay County, Florida

• Overview

  South Lake Asbury sits within Clay County in Florida. The shore lies 29 miles out. With some 63 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The whole outline is near 2.6 miles, and most of it is walkable. The nearest town is Asbury Lake, 0.1 miles away. Further out sit Middleburg (2.8 miles) and Lakeside (6.5 miles). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on South Lake Asbury

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records collected within a few miles name blackbanded darter, bowfin, dollar sunfish, Florida gar and Iowa darter. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. South Lake Asbury gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 54°F in January to roughly 81°F in July. There is no cold season worth the name. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to South Lake Asbury around it. Water temperature lags the air by a week or so.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Lake Asbury, 0.7 miles out. What applies at South Lake Asbury may have changed since it was mapped.