Alachua County · lake · 1,174 acres · seasonal
Watermelon Pond
Stocked 2× since 2014 · FWC
Watermelon Pond is a lake in Alachua County, Florida, stocked with Bluegill and Florida Largemouth Bass — most recently on Jul 1, 2015. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from FWC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
88°
76°
14 mph
60%
Fri
Overcast
87°
75°
11 mph
36%
Sat
Rain
86°
75°
23 mph
69%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 98,615 | 815/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 15,600 | 978/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Horseshoe Pond1.6 mi
- Meeting Pond1.8 mi
- Mineral Feeder Pond2.1 mi
- Fox Lake2.1 mi
- Station Pond2.7 mi
- Barrel Pond2.6 mi
- Grass Pond3.2 mi
- Gosman Pond3.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official FL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Watermelon Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Watermelon Pond?+
Watermelon Pond is stocked with Bluegill and Florida Largemouth Bass in Alachua County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2015 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Watermelon Pond?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Watermelon Pond?+
Watermelon Pond is a lake in Alachua County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2015 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.