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Lake Jackson (Leon County)

Leon County, Florida

Lake Jackson is about 4,000 acres just north of Tallahassee in Leon County, with an average depth of about 7 feet and a maximum of 30 feet. It has 5 public boat ramps.

N2 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area4,000 acres
Max depth30 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Florida bass

Bluegill●●○○○

Redear Sunfish●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

Black crappie

Chain Pickerel●○○○○

Jackfish

Boat launches

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

  • Sunset LandingPublic
    One of 5 public ramps; FWC names it a best option at low waterDirections ↗
  • Crowder Road LandingPublic
    FWC names it a best option at low waterDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Black bass (largemouth, combined)none (Florida/largemouth)5 total, only 1 at 16 in or longer
Bluegill/redear and other panfishnone listed50 combined
Crappie (speckled perch)none listed25

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

Search more bait shops near Lake Jackson (Leon County) ↗

Local tips

  • Average depth is about 7 feet, so shallow cover holds fish
  • Use Sunset Landing or Crowder Road Landing when water is low
  • FWC posts a weekly Lake Jackson tournament calendar

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