The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Georges Lake
Putnam County, Florida · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Georges Lake
Georges Lake is a lake in Putnam County, Florida, covering about 760 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 4.3 miles. The water sits about 90 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Keystone Heights, is about 10 miles west. Gainesville, the nearest city, is about 30 miles west.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 90 ft
- County
- Putnam County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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
For a lake of this size in Florida, largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 6:50 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Georges Lake
- Keystone Heightsabout 10 mi west
- Interlachenabout 11 mi south
- Palatkaabout 15 mi southeast
- Green Cove Springsabout 16 mi northeast
- Gainesvillenearest city, about 30 mi west
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Questions about Georges Lake
What fish are in Georges Lake?
Lakes like Georges 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 Georges 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 Georges Lake?
About 760 acres, with about 4.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Georges Lake?
Keystone Heights is about 10 miles west; Interlachen is about 11 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Georges Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Georges Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
