The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Crescent Lake
Putnam County, Florida · 16,000 acres (24.9 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Crescent Lake
Crescent Lake is a natural lake in Putnam County, Florida, covering 16,000 acres. It sits on the St Johns. Crescent Lake, formerly called Dunns Lake, connects to the St. Johns River by way of Dunns Creek.
It stretches about 11.3 miles end to end with roughly 38 miles of shoreline. Crescent City is right by the lake. The closest city is Palm Coast, about 18 miles away.
- Size
- 16,000 acres (24.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 11.3 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- St Johns
- County
- Putnam County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Crescent Lake
Crescent Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. At 69°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crescent Lake
- Crescent Cityon the shore
- East Palatkaabout 8.3 mi northwest
- Palatkaabout 8.7 mi northwest
- Flagler Estatesabout 9 mi north
- Palm Coastnearest city, about 18 mi northeast
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Questions about Crescent Lake
What fish are in Crescent Lake?
Crescent Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Crescent Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Crescent Lake?
16,000 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crescent Lake?
Crescent City is on the shore; East Palatka is about 8.3 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Crescent Lake today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Crescent Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
