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Lake Talquin

Lake Talquin is a reservoir in Florida, near Gadsden County.

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Fish species in Lake Talquin

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Talquin is deeper and woodier than many Florida lakes, with black crappie a major reason to visit. Stumps and logs matter more here than searching for vast grass beds.

Where to fish

Winter into early spring is the main crappie period described by FWC. Trolling deeper channels can locate schools; jigs or minnows let you work fish once found. Bass anglers can investigate channel structure with a diving crankbait or a slower worm presentation. For bluegill, try crickets around docks and points, while redear often take worms near bottom. Vary depth with the season rather than treating one published depth as permanent.

Access and time at the lake

Public ramps and fishing piers are listed on both the Leon and Gadsden county shores. Ingram's, Lake Talquin Lodge and Whippoorwill are named private-service contacts to confirm directly. Choose a pier or launch near your intended fishing water, and check the lake-specific crappie minimum before keeping fish.

Sources for this lake guide

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redear Sunfish — supporting source

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Striped Bass — supporting source

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Bass — supporting source

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Striped Bass — supporting source

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Bass — supporting source

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Warmouth — supporting source

    Fishing Tips Daily prior Florida major-water research; FWC regional range reference

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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