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Sneads Smokehouse Lake

Monticello, Florida — Jefferson County.

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203Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 127396510, 2 mapped parts).

Location & fast facts

Where Sneads Smokehouse Lake is in Florida

The red circle marks Sneads Smokehouse Lake.

Fast facts

About Sneads Smokehouse Lake

  • County: Jefferson
  • Nearest city: Monticello (about 7.5 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 35 mi from Tallahassee and 105 mi from Gainesville, 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

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Camping. 3 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Whorled hydrilla, Common water-hyacinth and Alligatorweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

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

Sneads Smokehouse Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Sneads Landing on Smokehouse Lake (Boat launch)1½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Sneads Landing on Smokehouse Lake
    Boat launch · Monticello

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 127396510, plus 1 more mapped parts), 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 Sneads Smokehouse Lake

We found 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Sneads Smokehouse Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

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: 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 (30.5920, -83.7139). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Sneads Smokehouse 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 Sneads Smokehouse 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, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Sneads Landing on Smokehouse LakeMonticelloSuwannee River Water Management DistrictStand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock4 trailerNo feeBoating30.5910, -83.7150

    FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory

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

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Sneads Smokehouse Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Sneads Smokehouse Lake

    How big is Sneads Smokehouse Lake?

    Sneads Smokehouse Lake covers about 203 acres in Monticello, Florida (Jefferson County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Sneads Smokehouse Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Sneads Landing on Smokehouse Lake. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Sneads Smokehouse Lake?

    Yes. We list 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Sneads Smokehouse Lake?

    Sneads Smokehouse Lake touches Monticello in Jefferson County, Florida.

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