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
Cypress Lake
Osceola County, Florida · about 2,840 acres (4.4 sq mi)
73°F water, calm this morning.
About Cypress Lake
Cypress Lake spreads over about 2,840 acres in Osceola County, Florida.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.8 miles. Its surface is about 50 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Poinciana, is about 8.2 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,840 acres (4.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Osceola 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 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Cypress Lake in Florida usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 73°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
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 6:45 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cypress Lake
- Poincianaabout 8.2 mi northwest
- Saint Cloudabout 10 mi north
- Campbellabout 14 mi northwest
- Kissimmeeabout 15 mi north
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Questions about Cypress Lake
What fish are in Cypress Lake?
Lakes like Cypress Lake usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cypress 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 Cypress Lake?
About 2,840 acres, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cypress Lake?
Poinciana is about 8.2 miles northwest; Saint Cloud is about 10 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Cypress Lake today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cypress Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
