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 Myakka
Sarasota County, Florida · about 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Myakka
Lake Myakka spreads over about 840 acres in Sarasota County, Florida.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 6.7 miles of shoreline. At about 10 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Lake Sarasota, is about 8.3 miles west. Sarasota, the nearest city, is about 15 miles west.
- Size
- About 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Sarasota County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 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 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
For a lake of this size in Florida, largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 74°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
- 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 6:48 am · sunset 5:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Myakka
- Lake Sarasotaabout 8.3 mi west
- Fruitvilleabout 10 mi west
- Bee Ridgeabout 11 mi west
- Sarasota Springsabout 11 mi west
- Sarasotanearest city, about 15 mi west
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Questions about Lake Myakka
What fish are in Lake Myakka?
Lakes like Lake Myakka 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 Myakka?
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 Myakka?
About 840 acres, with about 6.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Myakka?
Lake Sarasota is about 8.3 miles west; Fruitville is about 10 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Myakka today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Myakka on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
