The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Monroe
Volusia County, Florida · 8,770 acres (13.7 sq mi)
75°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Lake Monroe
Lake Monroe is a natural lake in Volusia County, Florida, covering 8,770 acres. It sits on the St Johns. Lake Monroe is a broad natural widening of the St. Johns River between Sanford and DeBary.
From end to end it runs about 5.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. Sanford lies about 1 miles to the south.
- Size
- 8,770 acres (13.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- St Johns
- County
- Volusia 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 Monroe
Anglers come to Lake Monroe for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, catfish and striped bass. 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.
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 6:46 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Monroe
- Sanfordabout 1 mi south
- Midwayabout 1.6 mi southeast
- DeBaryabout 1.7 mi northwest
- Deltonaabout 2.3 mi north
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Questions about Lake Monroe
What fish are in Lake Monroe?
Lake Monroe holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, catfish and striped bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Monroe?
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 Monroe?
8,770 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Monroe?
Sanford is about 1 miles south; Midway is about 1.6 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Monroe today?
The surface was about 75°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Monroe on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
