Guide To Fishing At Lake Eustis

AKA: Eustis Lake

With more than fifteen miles of shoreline and a healthy population of largemouth bass, Lake Eustis is a popular bass tournament venue. As one of the Seven Harris Chain Lakes, this 7,800-acre lake is is a popular fishing tournament destination.

It is located in central Florida, 5 miles east of Leesburg. In addition to excellent bass fishing, Lake Eustis servers up nice stringers of crappie, bluegill, sunfish, catfish and hybrid stripers (sunshine bass) and an occasional pickerel. Access for fishing from the bank is limited, but there are rental boats available and two boat launch ramps serve the public. Lakeshore Ramp Eustis is located at the northeast corner of the lake, off Lakeshore Drive. Tavares Boat Ramp is right off US-441 S, at the southern tip of the reservoir.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, warmouth, hybrid striped bass and chain pickerel at Lake Eustis in Florida.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Eustis

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Lake Eustis Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Get Wet Water Sports
Rentals: Pontoon boats
407 476-3737

Lake Adventures Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
844 525-3386

Palm Gardens Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
352 343-2024

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lakeshore Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Lakeshore Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Tacares Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off US Highway 441, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Lake Eustis Marina
350 Lakeshore Dr.
​Eustis, FL 32726
352 409-5137

Click here for a Florida Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Southern Palms RV Resort - 352 357-8882

Lake Saunders RV Resort - 352 383-4003

No campgrounds are at, or nearby the lake.

Lake Eustis FL Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

Lake Eustis
Lake Eustis Marina
350 Lakeshore Dr
Eustis, FL 32726
352 409-5137

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