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Doctors Lake

Boat Ramps
3
Access Points
3
Species
20

Doctors Lake, despite its name, is not actually a lake but an 8,320-acre brackish water inlet connected to the St. Johns River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean in Clay County, Florida. The estuarine nature of this body of water creates a unique fishing environment with both freshwater and saltwater species. With its slow-flowing waters and diverse structure, Doctors Lake features residential areas along the shoreline protected by docks and bulkheads, as well as forested wetlands that provide excellent fish habitat. The lake is managed by both the St. Johns River Water Management District and Doctors Lake Restoration to maintain water quality and shoreline protection.

Fish stocking schedule

All stockings · 1

  • Striped Bass39,537 fish2017–18

Source

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Doctors Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Doctors Lake Park Boat Ramp

Doctors Lake Park Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp
Lakeshore Park Boat Ramp

Lakeshore Park Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp
Lake Shore Boat Ramp

Lake Shore Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Doctors Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Florida licenses and regulations

Florida Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Florida Fishing License

Youth under the age of 16 do not need a fishing license, although they must abide by all other fishing regulations such as gear type, bag and size limits. They may, however, be asked to provide proof of age.

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Florida Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Florida Stream Access Laws

Florida access law holds pretty close to the federal definition of navigability, but some state cases suggest that it’s a bit more lenient, and recognizes recreation as a determinant of what’s navigable. The public may use navigable waters up to the high water mark so long as they access through public lands. There are, however, some exceptions where submerged land was either granted into private control before statehood, or sold by the state into private hands.

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Take Doctors Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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    Download the map around Doctors Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.

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    Keep a private fishing journal for Doctors Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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