Deer Point Lake Florida

Closest Town:  Panama City, Florida

Lake Size:  5,000 Acres

Public Boat Access:  From US Hwy 231, turn left on C2321 for 1.5 miles then turn right on C2311 for 3.5 miles.

Lake Notes:  Specializing in Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Shellcracker.  Deer Point lake is best known for its shellcracker fishing during the spring using earthworms as live bait.  Although largemouth bass fishing typically slows down during the winter months in Deer Point Lake, it picks up again in mid-February and March, and becomes red hot in April and May.  Anglers unfamiliar with Deer Point Lake should try fishing for largemouth bass in the old creek channels of Bear, Cedar, and Econfina creeks with plastic worms, diving crankbaits or rattletraps. Bayou George and the flats area at the confluence of Bayou George and Deer Point Lake are also popular largemouth spots. Also, try targeting docks and boathouses along the creek channels and at the mouth of Bayou George. Anglers should exercise extreme caution during boat operation due to the tremendous amount of flooded cypress stumps and snags found in the lake.  Connects to Gulf of Mexico.

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Deer Point Lake Fishing Species

Deer Point Lake Largemouth Bass

Deer Point Lake Bluegill

Deer Point Lake Shellcracker

Fishing Deer Point Lake in Florida