The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Hancock
Polk County, Florida · about 4,480 acres (7 sq mi)
72°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Hancock
In Polk County, Florida, Lake Hancock covers about 4,480 acres.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.8 miles. Its surface is about 100 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Highland City, is about 1.2 miles west. The closest city is Lakeland, about 7 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,480 acres (7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 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 13 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
Lakes like Lake Hancock in Florida usually hold 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 6:47 am · sunset 5:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hancock
- Highland Cityabout 1.2 mi west
- Bartowabout 3.6 mi south
- Jan-Phyl Villageabout 3.7 mi northeast
- Eagle Lakeabout 3.7 mi east
- Lakelandnearest city, about 7 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Hancock
What fish are in Lake Hancock?
Lakes like Lake Hancock 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 Hancock?
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 Hancock?
About 4,480 acres, with about 10.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hancock?
Highland City is about 1.2 miles west; Bartow is about 3.6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Hancock today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Hancock on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
