Guide To Fishing At Orange Lake

AKA: Lake Orange

Giant bass and big fat crappie are the main attraction at Orange Lake, a 12,700-acre lake located in the northeast part of the state, 10 miles south of Hawthorne. A wide variety of aquatic vegetation lines much of the fifty miles of shoreline, creating an excellent environment for the bass, crappie and sunfish thriving here.

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

The boat ramp at Heagy Burry, in the southwest corner of the lake is the only public ramp that provides access during low water-level conditions. There are rental boats, bait, tackle, restaurants, camping and lodging all at, or nearby, the lake.

What to fish for...

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

Primary fish species residing in Orange Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Orange Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
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

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, northeast side, off County Road 325, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Orange Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off W 191st Place, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

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