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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Johns Lake
Orange County, Florida · about 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
73°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Johns Lake
Johns Lake is a lake in Orange County, Florida, covering about 920 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 8.8 miles of shoreline. At about 90 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Oakland sits right on the water. Pine Hills, the nearest city, is about 10 miles east.
- Size
- About 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 90 ft
- County
- Orange County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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
Expect the usual Florida mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 73°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.
- 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
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:47 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Johns Lake
- Oaklandon the shore
- Winter Gardenabout 2.8 mi northeast
- Montverdeabout 4.2 mi northwest
- Ocoeeabout 5.3 mi northeast
- Pine Hillsnearest city, about 10 mi east
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Questions about Johns Lake
What fish are in Johns Lake?
Lakes like Johns 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 Johns 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 Johns Lake?
About 920 acres, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Johns Lake?
Oakland is on the shore; Winter Garden is about 2.8 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Johns Lake today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Johns Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
