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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Jackson
Osceola County, Florida · about 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
75°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson spreads over about 970 acres in Osceola County, Florida.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 6.5 miles of shoreline. At about 50 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Babson Park lies about 22 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Osceola County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:15 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 to expect
Lakes like Lake Jackson 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. At 75°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
4 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 6:44 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Jackson
- Babson Parkabout 22 mi west
- Poincianaabout 23 mi northwest
- Saint Cloudabout 24 mi north
- Frostproofabout 24 mi southwest
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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 970 acres, with about 6.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Jackson?
Babson Park is about 22 miles west; Poinciana is about 23 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Jackson today?
The surface was about 75°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.
