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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Apopka
Orange County, Florida · 30,800 acres (48.1 sq mi)
73°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Apopka
Lake Apopka is a natural lake in Orange County, Florida, covering 30,800 acres. It lies on the Ocklawaha. Lake Apopka is Florida's fourth-largest lake and has been the subject of a long-running water-quality restoration program after decades of agricultural pollution.
From end to end it runs about 8.8 miles with roughly 33 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 60 ft above sea level. Paradise Heights sits right on the water. The closest city is Pine Hills, about 7 miles away.
- Size
- 30,800 acres (48.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 33 miles
- End to end
- About 8.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Ocklawaha
- 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 in Lake Apopka
Lake Apopka holds largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. 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
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 6:47 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Apopka
- Paradise Heightson the shore
- Montverdeon the shore
- Oaklandon the shore
- Winter Gardenon the shore
- Pine Hillsnearest city, about 7 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Apopka
What fish are in Lake Apopka?
Lake Apopka holds largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Apopka?
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 Lake Apopka?
30,800 acres, with about 33 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Apopka?
Paradise Heights is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Apopka today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Apopka on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
