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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.

N5 mi
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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

6 launch sites from the Florida FWC public boat ramp inventory (checked October 2026). Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Haw Creek Preserve - Russell Landing Boat Ramp (Small Boats)Free
    Flagler County · 1 lane · 8 trailer spaces · 2007 County Road 2007, BunnellDirections ↗
  • Bull Creek Campround & Public Boat RampFree
    Flagler County · 2 lanes · 14 trailer spaces · 3861 County Road 2006, BunnellDirections ↗
  • Shell Bluff Public Boat RampFree
    Flagler County · 1 lane · 3 trailer spaces · 14331 West State Road 100, BunnellDirections ↗
  • Leonard's Landing Lake Crescent ResortFish camp
    Fish camp / marina · 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · 100 Grove Avenue, Crescent City · $5 feeDirections ↗
  • Crescent Lake Public Boat RampFree
    Putnam County · 1 lane · 9 trailer spaces · 1 Central Avenue, Crescent CityDirections ↗
  • Margary Neal Nelson Sunrise Park and Boat RampFree
    Crescent City · 2 lanes · 24 trailer spaces · 105 Cypress Avenue, Crescent CityDirections ↗

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

Bait and tackle shops closest to the lake. Call ahead for hours and what live bait is in stock.

Search more bait shops near Crescent Lake ↗

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.

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