Description: Hurricane Lake is a 318 acre man-made lake located in the Blackwater State Forest in northwest Okaloosa county. It
was constructed in 1971 and opened for fishing in 1973.
The deepest part is near the dam on the eastern end of the lake, about 25' deep.
The coves and western portion of the lake are more shallow, averaging 4-8' deep and have submerged timber on the bottom.
Earthen finger piers are located in each of the campgrounds.
Type of fish available: It is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill,redear sunfish (shellcrackers), and channel catfish. It receives a
lot of fishing pressure and for this reason is restocked periodically from a nearby fish hatchery.
Hours of Use:
Fees: None if fishing.
Rules and Regulations:
In addition to the normal state of Florida freshwater fishing regulations ( click here), the following restrictions apply to Hurricane Lake:
No gasoline motors
Bass must be a minimum of 12"
Boat Ramps: Four available. Click on the picture for more information.
South Boat Ramp North Boat Ramp
Centerline Road Boat Ramp Road 30 Boat Ramp
Facilities Available:
Hurricane Lake is an excellent place to get away from it. It has two campgrounds run by the state forestry commission. The campsites
are first come, first served.
Swimming is not allowed as the lake has alligators in it.
Leased pets are allowed.
Fees for camping are
South Campground: Designed for tent camping, no electricity or water at campsite.
North Campground: This campground is designed for RVs and trailers and has water and electric hookups. The North campground
has a primitive camping area for youths with restrooms nearby. Reservations are required for the Youth Area (Call 850/ 957-6140)
Operated by:
It is designated as a Florida Fishery Management Area and is managed jointly by the Florida Divisions of Forestry and the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Blackwater Forestry Center
Florida Division of Forestry
11650 Munson Highway
Milton, FL 32570
Telephone 850/ 957-6140
Fax 850/ 957-6143
Manager Tom LeDew
E mail: Thomas.Ledew@freshfromflorida.com
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commsion (FWC)
Blackwater Fisheries Research and Development Center
8384 Fish Hatchery Dr
Holt, FL 32564
Fishing Reports:
was constructed in 1971 and opened for fishing in 1973.
The deepest part is near the dam on the eastern end of the lake, about 25' deep.
The coves and western portion of the lake are more shallow, averaging 4-8' deep and have submerged timber on the bottom.
Earthen finger piers are located in each of the campgrounds.
Type of fish available: It is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill,redear sunfish (shellcrackers), and channel catfish. It receives a
lot of fishing pressure and for this reason is restocked periodically from a nearby fish hatchery.
Hours of Use:
Fees: None if fishing.
Rules and Regulations:
In addition to the normal state of Florida freshwater fishing regulations ( click here), the following restrictions apply to Hurricane Lake:
No gasoline motors
Bass must be a minimum of 12"
Boat Ramps: Four available. Click on the picture for more information.
South Boat Ramp North Boat Ramp
Centerline Road Boat Ramp Road 30 Boat Ramp
Facilities Available:
Hurricane Lake is an excellent place to get away from it. It has two campgrounds run by the state forestry commission. The campsites
are first come, first served.
Swimming is not allowed as the lake has alligators in it.
Leased pets are allowed.
Fees for camping are
South Campground: Designed for tent camping, no electricity or water at campsite.
North Campground: This campground is designed for RVs and trailers and has water and electric hookups. The North campground
has a primitive camping area for youths with restrooms nearby. Reservations are required for the Youth Area (Call 850/ 957-6140)
Operated by:
It is designated as a Florida Fishery Management Area and is managed jointly by the Florida Divisions of Forestry and the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Blackwater Forestry Center
Florida Division of Forestry
11650 Munson Highway
Milton, FL 32570
Telephone 850/ 957-6140
Fax 850/ 957-6143
Manager Tom LeDew
E mail: Thomas.Ledew@freshfromflorida.com
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commsion (FWC)
Blackwater Fisheries Research and Development Center
8384 Fish Hatchery Dr
Holt, FL 32564
Fishing Reports:
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