Turf Pond Fishing in Leon County, Florida

• Overview

  You will find Turf Pond in Leon County, Florida. It sits at 33 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 13 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Florida listings. The nearest place of any size is Woodville, 5.9 miles away. It is 8.7 miles to Tallahassee, the nearest city. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Turf Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, largemouth bass and brown bullhead. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. At Turf Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 81°F; by January the average is down near 51°F. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Expect Turf Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Pump Pond is 0.2 miles off. Confirm before you fish Turf Pond.