The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Miccosukee
Jefferson County, Florida · about 3,600 acres (5.6 sq mi)
64°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Miccosukee
In Jefferson County, Florida, Lake Miccosukee covers about 3,600 acres.
It stretches about 4.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.6 miles. Its surface is about 80 ft above sea level. Monticello lies about 5.2 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 3,600 acres (5.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.6 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 80 ft
- County
- Jefferson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 64°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:00 am · sunset 5:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Miccosukee
- Monticelloabout 5.2 mi east
- Thomasvilleabout 16 mi north
- Bostonabout 18 mi northeast
- Tallahasseeabout 19 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Miccosukee
What fish are in Lake Miccosukee?
Lakes like Lake Miccosukee 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 Miccosukee?
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 Miccosukee?
About 3,600 acres, with about 13.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Miccosukee?
Monticello is about 5.2 miles east; Thomasville is about 16 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Miccosukee today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Miccosukee on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
