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Watson Prairie

Florida
1.45 km²
29.5329, -82.1667
NHD 112698810
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About Watson Prairie

Watson Prairie is a natural lake or pond in Florida, United States. It covers approximately 1.45 km² (359 acres). The lake centroid is located at 29.5329° N, 82.1667° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Watson Prairie

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 13h 50m
Dawn10:14
Sunrise10:40
Sunset00:30
Dusk00:57

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:4411:40Excellent
  • Morning11:4017:35Good
  • Midday17:3521:30Calm
  • Afternoon21:3023:30Good
  • Dusk23:3001:27Excellent
  • Night01:2709:44Good
Moon: 14% · waxing14:03

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Watson Prairie?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Watson Prairie. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Watson Prairie?

Watson Prairie covers approximately 1.45 square kilometres (359 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Watson Prairie located?

Watson Prairie is located in Florida, United States, with its centroid at 29.5329°, -82.1667°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF