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
Lake Clinch
Polk County, Florida · about 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
71°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Clinch
Lake Clinch spreads over about 1,170 acres in Polk County, Florida.
From end to end it runs about 1.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.4 miles. The water sits about 100 ft above sea level. Frostproof is right by the lake. The closest city is Poinciana, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.4 miles
- End to end
- About 1.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- County
- Polk 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 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 71°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
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 6:46 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Clinch
- Frostproofon the shore
- Babson Parkabout 5.4 mi north
- Crooked Lake Parkabout 5.4 mi north
- Avon Parkabout 9.6 mi south
- Poinciananearest city, about 27 mi north
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Questions about Lake Clinch
What fish are in Lake Clinch?
Lakes like Lake Clinch usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Clinch?
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 Clinch?
About 1,170 acres, with about 5.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Clinch?
Frostproof is on the shore; Babson Park is about 5.4 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Clinch today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Clinch on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
