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 Marion
Polk County, Florida · about 2,760 acres (4.3 sq mi)
74°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Marion
Lake Marion spreads over about 2,760 acres in Polk County, Florida.
It stretches about 3.5 miles end to end with roughly 10.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 60 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Haines City, is about 4.1 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,760 acres (4.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- County
- Polk 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 12 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
Expect the usual Florida mix for a lake this size: 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 74°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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Marion
- Haines Cityabout 4.1 mi northwest
- Poincianaabout 5.2 mi northeast
- Lake Hamiltonabout 5.2 mi west
- Davenportabout 5.3 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Marion
What fish are in Lake Marion?
Lakes like Lake Marion 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 Marion?
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 Marion?
About 2,760 acres, with about 10.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Marion?
Haines City is about 4.1 miles northwest; Poinciana is about 5.2 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Marion today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Marion on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
