Reservoir

Rodman Reservoir

Putnam County, Florida

Rodman Reservoir covers 9,500 acres in Putnam County south of Palatka and is a trophy Florida largemouth bass fishery; the Barge Canal and river channel run up to 30 feet deep.

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Current air temperature at Rodman Reservoir (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area9,500 acres

Max depth30 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Trophy fishery

Crappie●●○○○

Black crappie

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Redear Sunfish●●○○○

Boat launches

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

Orange Springs Public Boat RampFree
Marion County · 1 lane · 12 trailer spaces · 14620 NE 245 Street Road (River Road), Fort McCoyDirections ↗
Eureka West Recreation Area - Boat RampFree
Marion County · 1 lane · 10 trailer spaces · 45399 N.E. 152nd Place, Fort McCoyDirections ↗
Hog Valley Public Boat RampFree
Marion County · 1 lane · 8 trailer spaces · NE 160 Avenue Road, Fort McCoyDirections ↗
Kenwood Recreation Area - Main Boat RampFree
Florida Department of Environmental Protection · 2 lanes · 35 trailer spaces · 191 Kenwood Boat Ramp Road, InterlachenDirections ↗
Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Boat RampFree
Florida Department of Environmental Protection · 2 lanes · 28 trailer spaces · 531 Rodman Dam Road, PalatkaDirections ↗
Rodman Recreation Area - Campground Boat RampFree
Florida Department of Environmental Protection · 2 lanes · 8 trailer spaces · 410 Rodman Dam Road, PalatkaDirections ↗
Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak LaunchPaddle launch
Florida Department of Environmental Protection · 531 Rodman Dam Road, Palatka · freeDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Rodman Reservoir 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.

Bass Capital TackleNearby
105 S County Road 315, Interlachen · 386-227-2490Directions ↗
River City Bait and Tackle SupplyNearby
930 S State Road 19, Palatka · 904-274-0328Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Rodman Reservoir ↗

Local tips

The 30-foot Barge Canal and river channel hold deeper water during drawdowns.
Watch for floating logs when boating.
A temporary catch-and-release rule for Florida bass applied during the 2025-26 drawdown; check FWC for current rules.

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