The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Griffin
Lake County, Florida · 9,470 acres (14.8 sq mi)
70°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Griffin
Lake Griffin is a natural lake in Lake County, Florida, covering 9,470 acres. It sits on the Ocklawaha. Lake Griffin, at the north end of the Harris Chain of Lakes, is considered the headwater of the Ocklawaha River.
It stretches about 11.3 miles end to end with roughly 37 miles of shoreline. At about 60 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Fruitland Park sits right on the water. The closest city is The Villages, about 6 miles away.
- Size
- 9,470 acres (14.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 37 miles
- End to end
- About 11.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Ocklawaha
- 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 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 in Lake Griffin
The fish here: largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. At 70°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.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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 6:49 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Griffin
- Fruitland Parkon the shore
- Leesburgon the shore
- Silver Lakeabout 1.5 mi southeast
- Lady Lakeabout 4 mi west
- The Villagesnearest city, about 6 mi west
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Questions about Lake Griffin
What fish are in Lake Griffin?
Lake Griffin holds largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Griffin?
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 Griffin?
9,470 acres, with about 37 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Griffin?
Fruitland Park is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Griffin today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Griffin on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
