Hurricane Lake
FWC lists Hurricane Lake as a 318-acre impoundment in Blackwater State Forest, Okaloosa County, built 1971 and opened to fishing in 1973. Maximum depth is 25 ft.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Dam and stumps at dawn or dusk
Bluegill
Redear Sunfish
Channel Catfish
Off fishing pier or near dam
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- North Campground rampPublicConcrete with courtesy dock; accessible fishing pier; via Hurricane Lake North Campground RdDirections ↗
- South Campground rampPublicConcrete with courtesy dock; via Kennedy Bridge RdDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Hurricane Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Hurricane Lake ↗Local tips
- Gasoline motors prohibited; electric trolling motors allowed
- Bass move deeper in summer; fish dam and stumps at dawn/dusk
- Bait: chicken or beef liver on bottom near pier for catfish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.