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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Mattie
Polk County, Florida · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
76°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Mattie
In Polk County, Florida, Lake Mattie covers about 1,020 acres.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end with roughly 6.5 miles of shoreline. At about 130 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Polk City is about 3 miles northwest. The closest city is Lakeland, about 12 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 130 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 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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. With the surface at 76°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
Hot water. Deeper brush and bridge pilings, early or at night.
- 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
- 6
5 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 6:47 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Mattie
- Polk Cityabout 3 mi northwest
- Lake Alfredabout 3.6 mi southeast
- Auburndaleabout 4 mi south
- Inwoodabout 5.9 mi south
- Lakelandnearest city, about 12 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Mattie
What fish are in Lake Mattie?
Lakes like Lake Mattie 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 Mattie?
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 Mattie?
About 1,020 acres, with about 6.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Mattie?
Polk City is about 3 miles northwest; Lake Alfred is about 3.6 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Mattie today?
The surface was about 76°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Mattie on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
