Lake Dorr FL?

[Elkins45]

Is Lake Dorr worth a trip to fish? Can I use my 50hp boat there? I’m searched the web but I can’t find if there are HP limits on this lake.

[Alpster]

If you are referring to Lake Dora in Tavares, there are no HP limits. Go for it.

[Captain Phil]

I am familiar with Lake Dorr. It's a different lake than Lake Dora, which is part of the Harris Chain.  Lake Dorr is a forest lake near the tiny City of Altoona.  I love that lake.  It's probably the prettiest lake in Florida.  The water is stained black from the cypress trees that surround it. It has a small dirt ramp in a park off highway 19 (see pic below).  The park has a small fee.  There are no HP limits on Lake Dorr.   The ramp itself limits the lake to small boats.  That lake is perfect for a small boat like yours.  Lake Dorr is interesting in that it has two shorelines.  The shoreline you can see is very shallow.  30-50 feet out there is another drop off.  The main lake is fairly deep as forest lakes go being 15-30' deep in the middle.  Small top water lures work well there.  So do worms fished on the drop.  There is a rocky reef offshore on the south side where a Carolina Rig works well.   I haven't fished Lake Dorr in some time, but I plan on getting up there when the weather warms.  They were working on the ramp for a while, but I believe it's open now.  The biggest fish I have caught in Lake Dorr was about 6 pounds.  There are plenty of bass to catch. Give it a try and let us know how you do.