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Lake Lafayette

Lake fishing  Florida · 06:21 - 18:42

Lake Lafayette is one of the lakes in Florida. Most people come here for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and White Bass.

Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
90°
Thu
77%
90°
Fri
74%
91°
Sat
73%
93°
Sun
80%
89°
Best day
Mon
73%
89°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
81°F
Air temp
93°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.08 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
76.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Day 07:36–17:27 Dusk 17:27–19:27

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:47–16:47 Major period 02:47–04:47 Minor period 09:50–11:20 Minor period 20:13–21:43

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
93°
15:00
94°
16:00
92°
17:00
80°
18:00
77°
19:00
77°
20:00
77°
21:00
76°
22:00
76°
23:00
76°
00:00
76°
01:00
75°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
54%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
53%
Active through the day, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
29%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
20%
Average conditions right now.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
18%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie and Flathead Catfish.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

Lake Lafayette is a prairie lake located in the coastal lowland in eastern Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida with US 27 / State Road 20 running close on its south side.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Lafayette?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Lafayette?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Lafayette?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Lafayette right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 38%.