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 Eustis
Lake County, Florida · 7,770 acres (12.1 sq mi)
71°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Eustis
Lake Eustis is a natural lake in Lake County, Florida, covering 7,770 acres. Lake Eustis, part of the Harris Chain of Lakes, is the only known home of the Lake Eustis pupfish.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 60 ft above sea level. Eustis is on the shore. The closest city is The Villages, about 12 miles away.
- Size
- 7,770 acres (12.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- 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 in Lake Eustis
Anglers come to Lake Eustis for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- 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 6:48 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Eustis
- Eustison the shore
- Tavareson the shore
- Silver Lakeabout 2 mi west
- Mount Doraabout 4.3 mi southeast
- The Villagesnearest city, about 12 mi northwest
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Lake Eustis
What fish are in Lake Eustis?
Lake Eustis holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Eustis?
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 Eustis?
7,770 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Eustis?
Eustis is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Eustis today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Eustis on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
