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 Gentry
Osceola County, Florida · about 1,550 acres (2.4 sq mi)
71°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Gentry
Lake Gentry is a lake in Osceola County, Florida, covering about 1,550 acres.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.8 miles. The water sits about 60 ft above sea level. Saint Cloud lies about 7 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 1,550 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- County
- Osceola 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 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. 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
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 6:45 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Gentry
- Saint Cloudabout 7 mi north
- Poincianaabout 12 mi west
- Buenaventura Lakesabout 14 mi northwest
- Campbellabout 14 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Gentry
What fish are in Lake Gentry?
Lakes like Lake Gentry 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 Gentry?
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 Gentry?
About 1,550 acres, with about 6.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Gentry?
Saint Cloud is about 7 miles north; Poinciana is about 12 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Gentry today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Gentry on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
