Lake Rousseau

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 25, 2026

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Summer (Current)

24 Fishing Reports

68 Followers

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Carolina Rigs
2
Soft Jerkbaits
2
Hard Jerkbaits
1
Hard Topwater (Prop)
1
Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
1

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Fishing Reports

24 Reports on Lake Rousseau

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Cortney Gray
Bronze Ambassador
6/10/25
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Shad
The highlight of the day came when I pitched my lure under a dock, letting it fall right at the edge of the grass line in about 3–4 feet of water. Almost immediately, I felt a strong, deliberate thump and set the hook hard. The fish surged into the grass and wrapped me up for a moment, but steady pressure brought it free. After a spirited fight with a few strong dives under the dock, I brought in a beautiful largemouth bass measuring 19.5 inches and weighing approximately 4 pounds. The fish was healthy and thick — a perfect example of the quality bass that make Lake Rousseau a favorite among Florida anglers. Even in less-than-ideal weather, Lake Rousseau delivered. The combination of heavy rain and cooler temperatures seemed to position the fish tight to cover, and the grass lines along docks proved to be the ticket. Patience, precise casting, and working the bait slow paid off with an excellent catch. Conditions Recap: • Weather: Heavy, steady rain; overcast skies • Water: Slightly stained, calm • Structure: Grass lines along wooden docks • Presentation: Slow and deliberate around pilings and grass edges • Result: One memorable 19.5” (4 lb) largemouth bass, plus a few smaller bites throughout the day
jerry shack
Gold Ambassador
5/27/23
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Carolina Rigs
- Structure
  River Channels
- Forage
  Shad
- Water Temperature
  78°
probe the edge of the river channel up to a flat shell bottom, slow retrieve back to the boat with a jerk every few feet.
jerry shack
Gold Ambassador
5/25/24
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Soft Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Baitfish
- Forage
  Shad
- Water Temperature
  84°
On the edge of the hydrilla in 6' water cast into the hydrilla and work back to the boat real slow almost dead sticking. Schooling fish in 9'-13' water throw in the middle and let it fall slack line then twitch 2 times and hang on. The bigger fish are below the school.