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 Dora
Lake County, Florida · about 4,210 acres (6.6 sq mi)
72°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Dora
Lake Dora spreads over about 4,210 acres in Lake County, Florida.
It stretches about 6 miles end to end with roughly 17 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 60 ft above sea level. Tavares is right by the lake. The Villages, the nearest city, is about 17 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 4,210 acres (6.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17 miles
- End to end
- About 6 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- County
- Lake 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 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
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 72°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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 6:48 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Dora
- Tavareson the shore
- Mount Doraon the shore
- Tangerineabout 1.7 mi east
- Eustisabout 3.5 mi north
- The Villagesnearest city, about 17 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Dora
What fish are in Lake Dora?
Lakes like Lake Dora 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 Dora?
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 Dora?
About 4,210 acres, with about 17 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Dora?
Tavares is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Dora today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Dora on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
