Guide To Fishing At Lochloosa Lake

AKA: Lake Lochloosa

Over 30 miles of shoreline, with thick vegetation, makes Lochloosa Lake an ideal home for bass, crappie and panfish. This picturesque, 5,700-acre lake is located in northeast FL, 5 miles south of Hawthorne.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

There are areas accessible for fishing from the bank, plus fishing piers. Plenty of cypress trees and aquatic plants provide cover for fish and baitfish. A kayak, canoe or small fishing boat allows easy access to the shallow cover here. Amenities to enhance a fishing trip here include campgrounds, RV spaces, marina services, bait and tackle, shopping and restaurants. Several boat launch ramps easily handle pleasure boats, pontoons and fishing boats.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish at Lochloosa Lake in Florida.

Primary fish species residing in Lochloosa Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lochloosa Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Twin Lakes Fish Camp
Rentals: Canoes
352 466-3194

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lochloosa Lake Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off SE 207th Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Click here for a Florida Fishing License.