Guide To Fishing At Newnans Lake

AKA: Lake Newnans

20 miles of shoreline wrap around Newnans Lake, with plenty of places to wet a line. This 7,500-acre lake is located in the northeast Florida, at Gainesville. Vegetation is thick all around the shoreline, making it difficult to fish from the bank, however there are several access areas.

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

A fishing pier is open to the public at the Newnans Lake Boat Ramp. Jon boats, canoes and kayaks are ideal for exploring the shallows, while power boats, pontoons and a variety of fishing boats can get access to the structure and fish not accessible from the bank. The lake has healthy populations of crappie, catfish, bass, panfish and bowfin. Local fishing guides can provide the boat, fishing gear and expertise to put you on catchable fish.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish and bowfin at Newnans Lake in Florida.

Primary fish species residing in Newnans Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Newnans Lake Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Newnans Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off SE Hawthorne Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a Florida Fishing License.