Fishing Ocala, FL in the Spring
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
| March | 79° / 52° |
| April | 84° / 57° |
| May | 89° / 64° |
In the spring, the fishing is very good here in the Ocala area. In March, some bass will still still be spawning, however, the majority of the bass will spawn in January and February depending on the temperatures. You do have a chance to target some very big largemouth bass in very shallow water in early March still, but then the spawn will wrap up and the bigger females will be harder to catch. Many anglers report much better numbers of bass with artificial lures in April and May, although, the average size usually goes down a bit from the winter months.
Fishing Ocala, FL in the Summer
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
| June | 91° / 70° |
| July | 92° / 72° |
| August | 92° / 72° |
In the summer, it gets hot and humid and there are a lot more rainy days than in the winter. The feeding windows are much smaller in the summer, especially if you are fishing with artificial lures. Early in the morning and the evening definitely provide better fishing. Live shiners seem to get plenty of bites still during the mornings and evenings with some very big bass caught through the summer.
Fishing Ocala, FL in the Fall
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
| September | 90° / 70° |
| October | 84° / 61° |
| November | 77° / 54° |
The fall can be very good. As you get into the later part of the fall, air temperatures get a lot more comfortable. The fall usually brings more schooling bass, which can be exciting. As temperatures drop, the fishing is solid and many anglers can fish longer hours more comfortably, which also plays a role in them catching more bass. It is still hurricane season though, so keep an eye out on that before planning a trip here in the fall.
Fishing Ocala, FL in the Winter
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
| December | 72° / 48° |
| January | 70° / 45° |
| February | 73° / 47° |
The winter is prime time largemouth bass fishing down here. Anglers do well with good numbers of bass and some very big bass as well. As you get into the month of February, you can start seeing a lot of bass move up onto the beds as well. February is usually the best month for catching big largemouth bass, so plan your trips accordingly. The winter is also a good time for panfish such as bluegill, shell cracker, other sunfish and crappie. Live shiners are the best way to target the big bass in the winter and after some of the cold fronts, they may be the only way to have a successful day on the water.