Lake Woodruff a big disappointment this year

Lake Woodruff is way off this year when it comes to numbers. Catching 4-6 fish each day isn't the norm. I've heard the lake was sprayed a few months ago. That along with roller coaster temperatures could be the reason. I've never fished the St. Johns. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good fish camp over there with accommodations to launch from?

I stay here. Boat ramp close by, slip also with cabin. Nothing fancy but, typical Florida fish camp.Attachment 365653

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Highland Park Fish Camp has nice facilities with a decent boat ramp.

I heard Tedder's Fish Camp near Deleon Springs closed but boat ramp may still be open.

Castaways on the River, very nice lodging covered boat slips and the Blackwater inn is a short walk away.



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I’ve had a couple of meals at the Blackwater, good food. I like Astor, good central location for the SJR.

Georgia Boys Fish Camp on Dunns Creek the oldest fish camp in Fl. Simply the BEST !!!!!

I was in Astor this last week and didn't see Jungle Jim's. Is it still open? Thirty years ago I remember turning on the room lights after a long day of fishing and watching a plague of roaches fly everywhere. Not much I could do because all nearby fish camps were full. We all slept with the sheets over our heads that night and left the following day after fishing. The only thing I remember positive about J.J.was the barrel fish scaler. I came home and built one but don't use it much because now I only keep fish big enough to filet.

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

I’ve had a couple of meals at the Blackwater, good food. I like Astor, good central location for the SJR.

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We ate there 3 times last week, it was great every time.

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I was in Astor this last week and didn't see Jungle Jim's. Is it still open? Thirty years ago I remember turning on the room lights after a long day of fishing and watching a plague of roaches fly everywhere. Not much I could do because all nearby fish camps were full. We all slept with the sheets over our heads that night and left the following day after fishing. The only thing I remember positive about J.J.was the barrel fish scaler. I came home and built one but don't use it much because now I only keep fish big enough to filet.

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Not sure about Jungle Jim's, but I know the old Blair's Jungle Den hotel is closed. Looks like it's about to fall in the river.

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Originally Posted by Greenedog

Not sure about Jungle Jim's, but I know the old Blair's Jungle Den hotel is closed. Looks like it's about to fall in the river.

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That's sad to hear. My wife and I would go there for a week and fish for bass back in the 80's. Was a nice clean family run operation.


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