Natural lake

Crescent Lake

Putnam & Flagler Counties, Florida

A large natural lake in northeast Florida beside Crescent City, connected to the St. Johns River by Dunns Creek at its north end. It is known for Florida largemouth bass, speckled perch and bream.

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Current air temperature at Crescent Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area15,960 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Fish docks in deeper water along the western shore with artificials or live shiners, and deadfalls on the east shore and around Bear Island.

Crappie●●●●○

Speckled perch bite best as water cools. Drift or troll minnows or jigs, especially on the south end.

Bluegill●●●○○

Fish crickets and worms around shoreline vegetation and docks in spring and summer.

Redear Sunfish●●●○○

Shellcrackers bed in spring around the full moons. Fish worms on the bottom near beds.

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Crescent Lake Boat RampFree
Putnam County ramp at 1 Central Avenue, Crescent City. FreeDirections ↗
Margary Neal Nelson Sunrise Park and Boat RampFree
Two-lane ramp in Crescent City. FreeDirections ↗
Shell Bluff Public Boat RampFree
Flagler County single-lane ramp on the east side. FreeDirections ↗
Bull Creek Campground & Boat RampFree
Flagler County two-lane ramp and campground off Dead Lake and Bull Creek. FreeDirections ↗
Crescent Fish CampMarina
Fish camp in Crescent City with ramp, slips, fuel and baitDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Crescent Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Crescent Fish CampNearby
Crescent CityDirections ↗

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Local tips

Crappie fishing picks up as the water cools in late fall and winter.
The lake is wide and shallow, so a south or north wind can kick up a chop fast.
FWC has been replanting native bulrush in 1 to 3 feet of water; these new beds are good bass cover.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.