Sunshine Bass Stocked · 10 plants · last FY 2022
Last stocked FY 2022 · 10 plants
Edward Medard Reservoir fishing
Edward Medard Reservoir fishing: not stocked since FY 2022. It was stocked with Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, and Sunshine Bass on a reservoir. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, day for Redear Sunfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- FY 2022
- Sunshine Bass
- Plants on record
- 27
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 6
- Elevation
- 54.5 ft
Fish at Edward Medard Reservoir
Bluegill Stocked · 5 plants · last FY 2011 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 4 plants · last FY 2021 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 4 plants · last FY 2012 Best: dawn, dusk 
Redear Sunfish Stocked · 3 plants · last FY 2012 Best: day 
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2012 Best: dawn, dusk, night How Edward Medard Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2020.
Fish stocked in 2011
665,850
Fish stocked in 2012
386,721
Fish stocked in 2013
56,583
Fish stocked in 2014
98,195
Fish stocked in 2015
8,543
Fish stocked in 2016
79,370
Fish stocked in 2017
99,389
Fish stocked in 2018
78,657
Fish stocked in 2019
77,480
Fish stocked in 2021
3,975
Fish stocked in 2022
34,457
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2022 | Sunshine Bass | 34,457 | – | report |
| FY 2021 | Channel Catfish | 3,975 | – | report |
| FY 2019 | Sunshine Bass | 77,480 | – | report |
| FY 2018 | Sunshine Bass | 78,657 | – | report |
| FY 2017 | Sunshine Bass | 79,310 | – | report |
| FY 2017 | Channel Catfish | 20,079 | – | report |
| FY 2016 | Sunshine Bass | 58,200 | – | report |
| FY 2016 | Sunshine Bass | 21,170 | – | report |
| FY 2015 | Sunshine Bass | 8,543 | – | report |
| FY 2014 | Channel Catfish | 20,075 | – | report |
| FY 2014 | Sunshine Bass | 78,120 | – | report |
| FY 2013 | Sunshine Bass | 23,463 | – | report |
| FY 2013 | Sunshine Bass | 33,120 | – | report |
| FY 2012 | Crappie | 204,885 | – | report |
| FY 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 116 | – | report |
| FY 2012 | Redear Sunfish | 181,720 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Channel Catfish | 197,178 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 47,180 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 66,300 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 19,250 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Redear Sunfish | 25,461 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Redear Sunfish | 5,000 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Bluegill | 67,080 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Bluegill | 40,913 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Bluegill | 1,280 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Bluegill | 51,170 | – | report |
| FY 2011 | Bluegill | 145,038 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Plant City, FL
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
770-acre reclaimed phosphate reservoir in Edward Medard Conservation Park off Turkey Creek Road near Plant City. County lists boat ramp, canoe/kayak rentals, camping, boardwalk, and fishing; $2/vehicle entry and $5 boat launch when the ramp is open.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before you go.
About Edward Medard Reservoir
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Edward Medard Reservoir?
Fishing Edward Medard Reservoir usually means Sunshine Bass: Sunshine Bass accounts for 10 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 4 more. Sunshine Bass was last stocked FY 2022. Bluegill was last stocked FY 2011. Channel Catfish was last stocked FY 2021. Largemouth Bass was last stocked FY 2012. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Edward Medard Reservoir stocked?
Not stocked since FY 2022. No plants recorded in 2020.
How do you get on Edward Medard Reservoir?
The nearest town is Plant City, FL. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. 770-acre reclaimed phosphate reservoir in Edward Medard Conservation Park off Turkey Creek Road near Plant City. County lists boat ramp, canoe/kayak rentals, camping, boardwalk, and fishing; $2/vehicle entry and $5 boat launch when the ramp is open.
Which lakes near Edward Medard Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Dover District Park Lake (6.5 mi), Steven J. Wortham Park Lake (9.9 mi), and Sixmile Creek (13.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Dover District Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Redear Sunfish, and Bluegill, Steven J. Wortham Park Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill, and Sixmile Creek is also stocked with Sunshine Bass and Channel Catfish.