Hi all, and Happy New Year! I will be heading down to Fl sometime fairly soon and plan to fish Rodman.  I don't have a date set yet, But I'm thinking spring (spawn). Can anyone tell me roughly the best time to go? Also, are there any places on the lake to rent? I have my own boat so I don't need to rent one. Thanks for all of your help

no there is no where to rent that I know of unless you have a trailer. I would stay in palatka if it was me. as for the time, it depends on the weather but you prob. cant go wrong with early march.

Take a look at the Welaka Lodge, www.welakalodge.com. It is right on the the Saint John's River, just north of Lake George and just across from the lock into Rodman. The place is great with plenty of room to park your boat by the cabin you rent or keep it in the water if you like. You will have to launch at the town ramp (about a half mile away). There is a great restaurant in town and the lodge owners are great.

When to come. Right now! We are having about ten days of perfect weather--50 at night and 70s' during the day. The spawn may happen on this next moon. Fish are turning on everywhere.

Seriously flyboy?!  My stepdad can't get off work any time real soon, and that's who I fish with down there. I will definitely check out that  lodge. Thanks for the help. Any other tips/suggestions are welcome too   Thanks again

I agree, Welaka Lodge. Great place and people. You can get to Rodman by running up the river and down the canal and locking thru. Get the Fishing Hot Spots map of the St. Johns for info. I'm staying at the lodge Easter week. You can't beat the cottages and location for the money. Even a golf course not far away.