Largemouth Bass is recorded in 4 of the 8 spots within 75 minutes of Jacksonville. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Largemouth Bass peaks around Jacksonville in January, June, July, and December.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Jacksonville
1. Doctors Lake
Doctors Lake is a 23-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. Launch at Lakeshore Park Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Doctors Lake closest to downtown (≈ 14.6 mi). Public access on Doctors Lake: 3 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 22 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
2. Butler Lake
Butler Lake is a 58-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. Launch at Lakeside Park Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Butler Lake closest to downtown (≈ 45.7 mi). Public access on Butler Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 7 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
3. Santa Fe Lake
Santa Fe Lake is a 74-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. Launch at Little Santa Fe Lake, the public ramp on Santa Fe Lake closest to downtown (≈ 45.7 mi). Public access on Santa Fe Lake: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 28 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
4. Lake Alto
Lake Alto is a 72-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. Launch at Lake Alto Park, the public ramp on Lake Alto closest to downtown (≈ 47.4 mi). Public access on Lake Alto: 2 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 17 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
