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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Hamilton
Polk County, Florida · about 2,050 acres (3.2 sq mi)
73°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton spreads over about 2,050 acres in Polk County, Florida.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 8.9 miles of shoreline. At about 120 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Lake Hamilton is right by the lake. The closest city is Poinciana, about 12 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,050 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 120 ft
- County
- Polk 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 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 73°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
- 6
- 7
6 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 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hamilton
- Lake Hamiltonon the shore
- Dundeeabout 1.8 mi southeast
- Cypress Gardensabout 3.6 mi southwest
- Haines Cityabout 3.7 mi northeast
- Poinciananearest city, about 12 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Hamilton
What fish are in Lake Hamilton?
Lakes like Lake Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
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 Hamilton?
About 2,050 acres, with about 8.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hamilton?
Lake Hamilton is on the shore; Dundee is about 1.8 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Hamilton today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Hamilton on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
