Waters Lake Fishing near Trenton, Florida

• Overview

  Waters Lake is set in Gilchrist County, Florida. The water sits 72 feet up. The water covers some 165 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Nothing else we list in Gilchrist County covers more water. The closest town, Trenton, is 8 miles distant. It is 25 miles to Gainesville, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Waters Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover black crappie, bluegill, Florida gar, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. At Waters Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 81°F for July and 54°F for January. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Waters Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Christmas Lake is 1.1 miles distant. Nothing on Waters Lake should be assumed from this page alone.