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
Lake Istokpoga
Highlands County, Florida · 26,800 acres (41.8 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Istokpoga
Lake Istokpoga spreads over 26,800 acres in Highlands County, Florida. Lake Istokpoga is one of Florida's largest lakes but is unusually shallow, which can make it rough in windy conditions.
It stretches about 10.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 48 miles. The water sits about 40 ft above sea level. It reaches about 10 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 4 ft. Lake Placid lies about 3.7 miles to the southwest. Poinciana, the nearest city, is about 49 miles north.
- Size
- 26,800 acres (41.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 10 ft (average 4 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 48 miles
- End to end
- About 10.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Highlands County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:15 pm – 6:15 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 in Lake Istokpoga
Lake Istokpoga holds largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. With the surface at 74°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- 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 6:44 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Istokpoga
- Lake Placidabout 3.7 mi southwest
- Placid Lakesabout 7.3 mi southwest
- Sebringabout 8.5 mi northwest
- Avon Parkabout 16 mi northwest
- Poinciananearest city, about 49 mi north
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Questions about Lake Istokpoga
What fish are in Lake Istokpoga?
Lake Istokpoga holds largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Istokpoga?
About 10 ft at the deepest point, about 4 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Istokpoga?
26,800 acres, with about 48 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Istokpoga?
Lake Placid is about 3.7 miles southwest; Placid Lakes is about 7.3 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Istokpoga today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Istokpoga on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
