The best bait is live crickets fished near vegetation. Located three miles west of Lake City on SR 250 and is a fee lake. The lake offers fair bass fishing. The clear water requires light line and small lures. The best lures are blue, green and cream colored artificial worms.
Crappie fishing is fair throughout the year with live minnows being the top producer.
Bluegill fishing is excellent from May through September. The best bait is live crickets fished near maidencane beds. Santa Fe River Located 17 miles south of Lake City on Highways 41 and 441 at O'Leno State Park. The Santa Fe River offers excellent fishing for both Suwannee bass and largemouth bass. Although most bass caught are in the 1.5 lb. range or smaller, the combination of swift water and light line makes for an enjoyable outing.