Fishing at Spring Lake Number One, Walton County, Florida

• Overview

  Spring Lake Number One is one of the Walton County waters in Florida. It lies 148 feet above sea level. Roughly 153 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. A shoreline of some 2.0 miles keeps the choices simple. It ranks high for size among our Walton County listings. The nearest place of any size is DeFuniak Springs, 3.9 miles away. Tallahassee is the closest city, 108 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Spring Lake Number One

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, blackbanded darter, dollar sunfish, warmouth and largemouth bass. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Spring Lake Number One gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 49°F in January up to 81°F in July. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in summer. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Spring Lake Number One that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Spring Lake Number Two, 1 mile out. Confirm access to Spring Lake Number One locally before you travel.