Fishing in
Jackson County
Jackson County, Florida has 257 named fishable waters, 4 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
151 waters
Waters in Jackson County
- Ocheesee Pondlake6× stocked
- Compass Lakelake3× stocked
- Jackson Pondlake2× stocked
- Merritts Mill Pondreservoir1× stocked
- Seventeenmile Pondlake242 ac
- Cow Pen Pondlake188 ac
- McCormick Lakelake136 ac
- Waddells Mill Pondreservoir133 ac
- Bateau Pondlake92 ac
- Race Pondlake73 ac
- Kent Mill Lakereservoir72 ac
- Brenson Pondlake67 ac
- Brantley Pondlake65 ac
- Brushy Pondlake59 ac
- Morris Pondlake56 ac
- Cedar Pondlake54 ac
- Wolf Pondlake54 ac
- Edenfield Baylake53 ac
- Burns Pondlake48 ac
- Long Pondlake46 ac
- Kemp Pondlake45 ac
- Mill Pondlake44 ac
- Long Pondlake43 ac
- Boram Lakelake43 ac
- Stevens Pondlake39 ac
- Sweet Pondlake38 ac
- Fivemile Pondlake38 ac
- Round Lakelake34 ac
- McArthur Pondlake33 ac
- Strickland Lakelake30 ac
227 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Bluegill3 waters
- Florida Largemouth Bass2 waters
- Channel Catfish1 waters
- Grass Carp1 waters
- Threadfin Shad1 waters
Latest stockings
- Ocheesee PondBluegillJul 1, 2024
- Merritts Mill PondGrass CarpJul 1, 2024
- Compass LakeBluegillJul 1, 2017
- Compass LakeFlorida Largemouth BassJul 1, 2016
- Compass LakeFlorida Largemouth BassJul 1, 2016
- Ocheesee PondFlorida Largemouth BassJul 1, 2015
- Jackson PondThreadfin ShadJul 1, 2015
- Ocheesee PondBluegillJul 1, 2015
- Ocheesee PondChannel CatfishJul 1, 2015
- Ocheesee PondChannel CatfishJul 1, 2015
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Jackson County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Jackson County, Florida?+
Jackson County has 257 named fishable waters, 4 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Jackson County?+
Waters in Jackson County hold bluegill, florida largemouth bass, channel catfish and grass carp. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Jackson County?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.