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 Livingston
Polk County, Florida · about 1,110 acres (1.7 sq mi)
72°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Livingston
Lake Livingston spreads over about 1,110 acres in Polk County, Florida.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 5.5 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 90 ft above sea level. Frostproof lies about 3.3 miles to the north. The closest city is Poinciana, about 31 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,110 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 90 ft
- County
- Polk County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:15 am – 8:30 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 9 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 Livingston 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
- 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 6:45 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Livingston
- Frostproofabout 3.3 mi north
- Avon Parkabout 5.3 mi south
- Babson Parkabout 9.2 mi north
- Crooked Lake Parkabout 9.7 mi north
- Poinciananearest city, about 31 mi north
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Questions about Lake Livingston
What fish are in Lake Livingston?
Lakes like Lake Livingston 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 Livingston?
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 Livingston?
About 1,110 acres, with about 5.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Livingston?
Frostproof is about 3.3 miles north; Avon Park is about 5.3 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Livingston today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Livingston on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
