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 Down
Orange County, Florida · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
72°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Down
In Orange County, Florida, Lake Down covers about 770 acres.
It stretches about 1.7 miles end to end with roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 100 ft above sea level. Windermere sits right on the water. The closest city is Pine Hills, about 5 miles away.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 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 72°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 6:47 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Down
- Windermereon the shore
- Lake Butleron the shore
- Gothaon the shore
- Bay Hillabout 1.8 mi south
- Pine Hillsnearest city, about 5 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Down
What fish are in Lake Down?
Lakes like Lake Down 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 Down?
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 Down?
About 770 acres, with about 6.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Down?
Windermere is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Down today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Down on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
