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 Dorr
Lake County, Florida · about 1,650 acres (2.6 sq mi)
71°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Dorr
Lake Dorr spreads over about 1,650 acres in Lake County, Florida.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.4 miles. At about 40 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Umatilla lies about 4.5 miles to the southwest. The closest city is The Villages, about 20 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,650 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 71°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 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Dorr
- Umatillaabout 4.5 mi southwest
- Eustisabout 9.8 mi south
- Lake Mack-Forest Hillsabout 11 mi east
- Astorabout 12 mi northeast
- The Villagesnearest city, about 20 mi west
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Questions about Lake Dorr
What fish are in Lake Dorr?
Lakes like Lake Dorr 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 Dorr?
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 Dorr?
About 1,650 acres, with about 7.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Dorr?
Umatilla is about 4.5 miles southwest; Eustis is about 9.8 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Dorr today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Dorr on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
