Rodman Reservoir (FL)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Rodman Reservoir?

Rodman Reservior (Ocklawaha Lake) is located in Florida, next to the St. Johns River. The St. Johns River and the surrounding bodies of water are known for big, trophy bass. In addition to the trophy bass fishing, many anglers target bluegill and crappie. When focusing on bass, the most efficient way to target these fish is to use live shiner minnows. This can produce big fish, and lots of them. This is also a popular body of water for tournaments to be hosted, often times these are won with spinnerbaits or jigs. Bluegills and Crappies are a hidden gem on this lake, they can be found by fishing the offshore brush piles and using a jig and a minnow. A majority of this lake is flooded timber so although it is great habitat for fish, it can make boating treacherous.

Q: What is Rodman Reservoir's size, depth, and clarity?

Rodman Reservoir is a 7807.11 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Rodman Reservoir?

Rodman Reservoir contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill.

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Rodman Reservoir Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

3 Reports on Rodman Reservoir

2 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Patrick Walters
Blue Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Wacky Rigs
- Structure
  Stumps
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Wacky Rigs in Spring (Spawn) (Stumps)
Ended up finishing in 4th place in the first Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Johns River, and I fished all four days on Rodman Reservoir! I was fishing isolated cover in Rodman, from lily pads to stumps to... Read More
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Zoom Fluke Stick Blueberry / 6 1/4"
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VMC Neko Hook #1 / 6 Pack
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VMC Neko Weight 1/16 oz / Natural
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Sufix 131 Braided Line 20lb / 150 Yards / Low Vis Green
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Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon 14lb / 200 Yards
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Daiwa Tatula LT Spinning Reel 3000 / 6.2:1
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Daiwa Tatula Elite Series Spinning Rods - 2018 Release 7'4" / Medium / Fast
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VMC Crossover Ring 10pk Green Pumpkin / 6mm
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Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Frogs/Toads
- Structure
  Matted Grass

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Adrian Urso
Gold Ambassador
1/2/23
- Season
  Winter
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Ledges
- Forage
  Crappie
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Winter (Ledges)
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Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait French Pearl OB / 3 7/8"
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