Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2016 Best: dawn, day, dusk Watermelon Pond fishing
Watermelon Pond fishing: not stocked since FY 2016. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- FY 2016
- Bluegill
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 2015
- Species recorded
- 2
- Elevation
- 52.2 ft
Fish at Watermelon Pond
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2016 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2015 Best: dawn, dusk How Watermelon Pond is stocked
Bass Pro Shops Ponds Gainesville (13.7 mi), Wauberg Lake (18.2 mi), Newnans Lake (24 mi), South Twin Lake (35.6 mi), and Lake Sampson (36.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Wauberg Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Newnans Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.
Fish stocked in 2015
15,600
Fish stocked in 2016
98,615
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2016 | Bluegill | 98,615 | – | report |
| FY 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 15,600 | – | report |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Watermelon Pond?
Fishing Watermelon Pond is as likely for Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Bluegill was last stocked FY 2016. Largemouth Bass was last stocked FY 2015.
When is Watermelon Pond stocked?
Not stocked since FY 2016.
Which lakes near Watermelon Pond were stocked more recently?
Bass Pro Shops Ponds Gainesville (13.7 mi), Wauberg Lake (18.2 mi), Newnans Lake (24 mi), South Twin Lake (35.6 mi), and Lake Sampson (36.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Wauberg Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Newnans Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.