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5,685-acre Marion County lake covered by the St. Johns River Water Management District's 1990 native elevation-band bathymetry survey. The lake tops out around 32 ft. The depth chart comes from St. Johns River Water Management District bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The outline encloses 5,684 acres, worked by 23.9 miles of shoreline, with 93 islands in the mix. The 2.3 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 22% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 4.9 mi, about 3.2 mi across. It sits in Marion County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Lake Griffin, is 11 mi to the southeast.
Come spring, look for largemouth bass tight to the bank in 2 to 10 ft. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 31.9 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Survey-contour-derived 10+ ft region: a drop-off around 10 ft that scores good in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait is the honest summer answer here.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Spinnerbait, Chatterbait |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Survey-contour-derived 10+ ft region (10 ft) | Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 10 to 31.9 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft | midday | Survey-contour-derived 10+ ft region (10 ft) | Blade bait, Jigging spoon |
When the water first warms, crappie slide up into 2 to 8 ft. Summer is a 10 to 25 ft game here, winter a 10 to 31.9 ft one. Start at Survey-contour-derived 30+ ft basin. It's a deep basin holding about 30 ft of water and rates good come winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) rigged through the warm months.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | open water | 1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub |
| Summer | 10 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Survey-contour-derived 10+ ft region (10 ft) | Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 8 to 20 ft | dawn | Survey-contour-derived 10+ ft region (10 ft) | Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2") |
| Winter | 10 to 31.9 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft | midday | Survey-contour-derived 30+ ft basin (30 ft) | Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon |
Come spring, look for bluegill tight to the bank in 1 to 6 ft. Expect a summer slide to 4 to 15 ft, then a winter hold in 10 to 25 ft. Start at Survey-contour-derived 10+ ft region. It's a drop-off holding about 10 ft of water and rates good come fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | open water | 1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings) |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday | Survey-contour-derived 10+ ft region (10 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday | open water | Tiny spoon |
Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Survey-contour-derived 30+ ft basin at roughly 30 ft.
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Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Florida waters are set by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission — and special regulations can apply to Lake Weir specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Lake Weir is about 31.9 ft (10 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from St. Johns River Water Management District bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill on Lake Weir.
Survey-contour-derived 10+ ft region is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 10 ft of water that rates good for largemouth bass in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For largemouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Lake Weir is regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Check the official Florida regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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Browse all Florida fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: St. Johns River Water Management District Bathymetry Contours, Various UORB Lakes, 1990 — Lake Weir (undefined; 0% measured, 100% source-interpolated). How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.