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Gobbler Lake

Pierson, Florida — Lake County.

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28Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 107711069).

Location & fast facts

Where Gobbler Lake is in Florida

The red circle marks Gobbler Lake.

Fast facts

About Gobbler Lake

  • County: Lake
  • Nearest city: Pierson (about 8.3 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 32 mi from Ocala and 36 mi from Daytona Beach, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Florida: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Florida

Official FWC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Camping. 24 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

    Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

    Lake map

    Gobbler Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

    Ocala National Forest - Gobbler Lake Canoe Access (4x4 Only) (Cartop / walk-in)10.1 mileN

    Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

    Cartop / walk-in
    1. 1Ocala National Forest - Gobbler Lake Canoe Access (4x4 Only)
      Cartop / walk-in · Pierson

    Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 107711069), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

    Campgrounds near Gobbler Lake

    We found 24 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Gobbler Lake, 2 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

    14 more within 15 miles

    All campgrounds & RV parks in Florida

    Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

    Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

    Conditions right now

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    Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (29.1625, -81.6093). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Gobbler Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

    Sun, moon & best fishing times

    Sun & moon at Gobbler Lake

    Best fishing times

    Major periodMinor periodDaylight

      Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

      Boat launches & access sites

      1 public access site listed.

      SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
      Ocala National Forest - Gobbler Lake Canoe Access (4x4 Only)PiersonUnited States Forest ServiceHand Launch Only · dock—No feeBoating29.1627, -81.6117

      FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory

      Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

      Contact & official info

      Questions about Gobbler Lake

      How big is Gobbler Lake?

      Gobbler Lake covers about 28 acres in Pierson, Florida (Lake County).

      Is there a public boat launch on Gobbler Lake?

      No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

      Are there campgrounds near Gobbler Lake?

      Yes. We list 24 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

      What towns are on Gobbler Lake?

      Gobbler Lake touches Pierson in Lake County, Florida.

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