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 Jackson
Highlands County, Florida · about 3,180 acres (5 sq mi)
72°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson spreads over about 3,180 acres in Highlands County, Florida.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 9.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 100 ft above sea level. Sebring sits right on the water. The closest city is Poinciana, about 43 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,180 acres (5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- County
- Highlands 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 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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. 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 6:45 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Jackson
- Sebringon the shore
- Avon Parkabout 5.9 mi north
- Lake Placidabout 13 mi southeast
- Placid Lakesabout 16 mi south
- Poinciananearest city, about 43 mi north
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Questions about Lake Jackson
What fish are in Lake Jackson?
Lakes like Lake Jackson 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 Jackson?
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 Jackson?
About 3,180 acres, with about 9.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Jackson?
Sebring is on the shore; Avon Park is about 5.9 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Jackson today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Jackson on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
