Loughman Lake

Loughman Lake near Mims

This page covers Loughman Lake in the St. Johns River basin near Mims, Florida. It is associated with Brevard County’s connected lake and river waters, rather than the town of Loughman near Davenport or a lake in St. Lucie County. Its connecting waterways make the route to the fishing area an important part of planning.

Angler’s Atlas maps the Florida lake at approximately 654 acres and coordinates 28.6332, -80.9343. This is an attributed mapping estimate, not a surveyed navigable area or an official statement of current water coverage. Shorelines and accessible channels can vary with water levels.

Fishing and connected-water access

The FWC Salt Lake WMA information identifies Loughman Lake among the area’s fishing waters. Brevard County’s Six Mile Creek park description identifies a motorized boat ramp and a connected route through the lakes toward the St. Johns River. The route must still be checked for current depth, obstacles and conditions; a mapped connection is not a guarantee that every boat can pass.

Confirm the ramp you will use, its current opening arrangements and the full route before leaving. Avoid assuming that any lodge or private shoreline provides unrestricted public access. Small boats and kayaks need the same care around changing water, vegetation and other traffic.

Bass and panfish planning

The existing BassOnline page focuses on bass, bluegill and catfish in the connected freshwater setting. Begin with vegetation edges, shade and transitions between the lake and channels, then adjust to water clarity and level. Our largemouth bass guide and bluegill information explain species-specific tackle. Redear and channel catfish are additional regional freshwater targets; confirm the day’s target with local conditions rather than treating this list as a catch forecast.

Early or late daylight can be useful for testing active fish, especially in warmer weather. Try slower presentations around cover after a front and change locations when the water or vegetation does not fit the plan. Winter and spring visits can offer comfortable conditions, while summer requires extra attention to heat, storms and the return route.

Wildlife, nearby visits and photographs

Watch wetland birds and other wildlife from a distance. Use official land-manager information for trails and camping; do not assume the lake has an unrestricted campsite, a marked mile-long shoreline trail or designated swimming water. Sanford is a regional planning hub, not the lake’s location or an assured launch point.

The retained header photograph is BassOnline’s existing St. Johns River bass image. It illustrates the connected regional fishery and does not verify that the pictured fish was caught on Loughman Lake.

Rules and guided trips

Review FWC freshwater rules and applicable land-manager notices before fishing. No lake-specific guide or departure is confirmed here. Ask an operator to confirm Loughman coverage, launch location, equipment and availability before arranging a trip.