Holly Lake
Closest Town: Silver Beach Heights
Public Boat Access: Off Co. Rd 450 in Umatilla
Lake
Notes: Specializing in Largemouth Bass,
Bluegill and Shellcracker. Connects to Ella
Lake.
Lake County Florida Fishing
The Holly Chain is
comprised of three lakes north of the City
of Umatilla. The chain features unusual
contours for Florida lakes. The deepest
water is found near shore, with a ridge
rising in the center. Bass are often found
near the deep water closest to the shore and
where the bottom rises to the center ridge
Holly Chain
A three-lake chain
just north of Umatilla, with access via a
public boat ramp on S.R. 450. Bass,
bluegill, shellcracker and speckled perch
are the dominant sport fish. These lakes
feature unusual contours for Florida lakes.
The deepest water is found near shore, with
a ridge rising in the center. There is
little vegetation or other structures on the
lake bottoms. A border of cattails and
intermingled grasses rings each lake. Bass
often are found near the deep water closest
to shore and where the bottom rises to the
center ridge. There are six fish attractors
in Lake Ella (467 acres), the largest and
most distant lake from the public boat ramp.
Good catches of bass have been reported by
anglers fishing the edge of attractors.
Lake Holly Boat Ramp
Single-lane ramp with
unimproved parking lot capable of
accommodating 15 vehicles.
Phone: (352) 253-4948
14421 County Road 450
Umatilla, FL
Hours of operation: From dawn to dusk
Directions:
Head north on SR 19 in Umatilla and turn
left onto CR 450. Follow CR 450 3.2 miles.
Boat ramp is on right side of road.
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