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 Jesup
Seminole County, Florida · 10,700 acres (16.7 sq mi)
75°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Jesup
In Seminole County, Florida, Lake Jesup covers 10,700 acres; it is a natural lake. It lies on the St Johns. Lake Jesup is the largest lake in Seminole County and is known for supporting one of Florida's densest alligator populations.
From end to end it runs about 7 miles with roughly 26 miles of shoreline. It reaches about 10 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 6 ft. Winter Springs lies about 1.6 miles to the southwest. Sanford, the nearest city, is about 5 miles northwest.
- Size
- 10,700 acres (16.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 10 ft (average 6 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 7 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- St Johns
- County
- Seminole 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 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 Jesup
Lake Jesup holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. With the surface at 75°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
- 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 6:46 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Jesup
- Winter Springsabout 1.6 mi southwest
- Oviedoabout 2.4 mi south
- Midwayabout 3 mi northwest
- Longwoodabout 3.1 mi west
- Sanfordnearest city, about 5 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Jesup
What fish are in Lake Jesup?
Lake Jesup holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Jesup?
About 10 ft at the deepest point, about 6 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Jesup?
10,700 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Jesup?
Winter Springs is about 1.6 miles southwest; Oviedo is about 2.4 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Jesup today?
The surface was about 75°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Jesup on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
