Lang & Eagle Lakes ReOpen June 30

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Lang and Eagle lakes reopen June 30

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission sent this bulletin at 06/29/2017 04:10 PM EDT

June 29, 2017

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Lang and Eagle lakes reopen June 30

Eagle and Lang Lake Fish Management Areas at PotashCorp-White Springs will reopen June 30. The two lakes were temporarily closed April 14 because of low water levels.

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) freshwater fish biologists, PotashCorp-White Springs officials requested that both FMAs be closed in April because the low water levels cause navigation difficulties and disturbance to the vegetation in shallow areas when the lakes are fished.

"With the recent rains, the water levels have risen and the lakes will once again be open to the public," said FWC biologist Allen Martin.

For additional information, call the FWC regional office at 386-758-0525. 

[cport]

Is that the eagle lake in the Lakeland area?

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[FloridaFishinFool]

Is that the eagle lake in the Lakeland area?

No sir. These are in Hamilton County near the Georgia border east of Tallahassee. Just South of Valdosta, Ga. and just north of Lake City.

http://myfwc.com/fishing/freshwater/sites-forecast/nc/phosphate-pits/

TrophyCatch Tracker

TrophyCatch External link is FWC's citizen-science program that rewards anglers for documenting and releasing trophy bass 8 pounds or larger. The following TrophyCatch bass have been submitted from the Hamilton County Phosphate Pits:

Lunker Club (8 – 9.9 pounds): 2

Trophy Club (10 – 12.9 pounds): 1


Eagle Lake

Eagle Lake (200 acres) is old and very fertile. Steep sides, a maze of narrow cuts with points and sand bars and cattails in the coves characterize the lake. No concrete boat ramps exist. Largemouth bass fishing is best in spring; bluegill, redear sunfish and brown bullhead catfish are best in the summer; black crappie and stocked sunshine bass are best in fall and winter. Eagle Lake produces the fastest sunshine bass growth in this region. Fish up to 8 pounds have been reported at only 23 months of age. Trolling motors only may be operated on Eagle Lake, although gasoline motors may be attached to the boat.

Directions:

Heading north from White Springs, FL

    Travel 3.2 miles of US 41 N from White Springs
    Turn right on CR 137 and travel 3.4 miles
    Turn left onto SE 78th Place and travel 0.6 miles the lake is on the right. Access to the lake is via a dirt road.

Heading south from Jasper, FL

    Turn right onto US 129/ US 41 S/ 2nd Ave SE and travel 2.4 miles
    Turn left onto US 41 S and travel 8.3 miles
    Turn left onto SE 142nd Blvd and travel 1.7 miles
    Turn left onto SE 78th Place and travel 1.6 miles the lake is on the left. Access to the lake is via a dirt road.

Local contact:  Rooster's Outfitters 386-397-2724
Current Forecast:

Eagle Lake has been closed to public access since April 14th due to low water.  Anglers interested in learning more should contact PotashCorp in White Springs at (386) 397-8101.

When reopened, anglers targeting largemouth bass should try fishing open pockets of water using spinnerbaits, rattletraps, and swimbaits.  If those fail, try fishing with a golden shiner to draw a strike.  Sunshine bass are stocked regularly in Eagle Lake and fish of catchable size are present.  The best methods to catch Sunshines are to fish open water with active baits or troll live shiners.  Bream are bedding this time of year.  Try fishing with live baits or small brightly colored spinners close to the shore line and on points.

Note:  Heavy rains can cause washouts and make entry to Eagle Lake difficult or impossible. Caution should be exercised after bad weather.

Warning:  Vultures have been known to remove rubber seals and windshield wipers from vehicles.  Covering your vehicle with a tarp is advised.

Trash at Eagle Lake has become a problem. Please help keep our fishing areas clean of litter.  Properly dispose of all trash so that we can continue to provide fishing access to better serve the community.


Lang Lake

Lang Lake Fish Management Area (86 acres) is a reclaimed pit, meaning all the islands and shoreline have been graded to create gradual slopes with deep water only in the center of cuts. The vegetated shelf thus created is a fertile fish factory with cypress trees, cattails and hydrilla out to about eight feet, dropping like a wall to 20 feet. Large bluegill are caught mostly in late spring through fall. Trolling motors only are allowed although gasoline motors may still be attached to the boat. A minimum size of 10 inches has been established for black crappie.

Directions:

Heading north from White Springs, FL

    Travel 10.1 miles of US 41 N from White Springs
    Turn left at the yellow and black boat ramp sign. Access to the lake is via a dirt road.

Heading south from Jasper, FL

    Turn right onto US 129/ US 41 S/ 2nd Ave SE and travel 2.4 miles
    Turn left onto US 41 S and travel 4.8 miles
    Turn right at the yellow and black boat ramp sign. Access to the lake is via a dirt road.

ANGLERS NOTE: PCS has moved the entrance road to Lang Lake to Rt. 41 north of Genoa. New brochures are available from the Lake City office.

Please note special quality regulations are in effect on Lang Lake: black crappie - minimum size 10 inches. Note: The daily bag limits for crappie - 25 fish per day and panfish - 20 fish per day remain unchanged.

Local contact:  Rooster's Outfitters 386-397-2724
Current Forecast:

Lang Lake has been closed to public access since April 14th due to low water.  Anglers interested in learning more should contact PotashCorp in White Springs at (386) 397-8101.

When reopened, anglers targeting largemouth bass should find success using flashy lures or dark worms in the early morning and late evening.  Live golden shiners are a great bass bait and should draw strikes all day long.  From the boat ramp and around the bend to the left seems less vegetated.  Also the emergent vegetation is better balanced in this lobe.  The small island here has steep slopes and shade in the morning.  Seek out panfish close to the grass bars in this section.  Crickets or grass shrimp fished or dipped without a bobber would be a better bet, try a lighter tippet for more natural presentation.

Note: heavy rains can washouts and make entry to Lang Lake difficult or impossible.  Caution should be exercised after bad weather.

Trash at Lang Lake has become a problem.  Please help keep our fishing areas clean of litter.  Properly dispose of all trash so that we can continue to provide fishing access to better serve the community.

[cport]

Thanks. You ever fish them?

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[FloridaFishinFool]

No, I just repost some of the FWC bulletins they send me for other forum members who might be in the area.

I live in central Florida but when I go to north Florida I usually fish around the Jacksonville area.

[big g]

I remember when Bruce Campbell used to fish these waters in North Florida and did well with trick worms and rattle traps.  He has since moved to the stick marsh.

[FloridaFishinFool]

He has since moved to the stick marsh.

I'm heading there next now that I got my boat back up and running... Got a whole list of places to visit and Stick Marsh and Farm 13 are at the top of it along with the newly flooded area.