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 Harris
Lake County, Florida · 13,800 acres (21.5 sq mi)
72°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Harris
Lake Harris is a natural lake in Lake County, Florida, covering 13,800 acres. Lake Harris is the largest lake entirely within Lake County and is part of the Harris Chain of Lakes.
From end to end it runs about 8.9 miles with roughly 37 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 60 ft above sea level. Howey-in-the-Hills sits right on the water. The Villages, the nearest city, is about 10 miles northwest.
- Size
- 13,800 acres (21.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 37 miles
- End to end
- About 8.9 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 – 5:00 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 Harris
Anglers come to Lake Harris for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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.
- 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
- 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 6:48 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Harris
- Howey-in-the-Hillson the shore
- Hawthorneon the shore
- Yalahaon the shore
- Leesburgon the shore
- The Villagesnearest city, about 10 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Harris
What fish are in Lake Harris?
Lake Harris holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Harris?
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 Harris?
13,800 acres, with about 37 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Harris?
Howey-in-the-Hills is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Harris today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Harris on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
