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 Panasoffkee
Sumter County, Florida · 4,460 acres (7 sq mi)
72°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Panasoffkee
In Sumter County, Florida, Lake Panasoffkee covers 4,460 acres; it is a natural lake. It lies on the Withlacoochee. Lake Panasoffkee is a spring-fed Sumter County lake long rated one of Florida's premier bass-fishing destinations.
From end to end it runs about 4.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.1 miles. The water sits about 40 ft above sea level. Lake Panasoffkee sits right on the water. The Villages, the nearest city, is about 13 miles northeast.
- Size
- 4,460 acres (7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Withlacoochee
- County
- Sumter 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 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 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 in Lake Panasoffkee
Anglers come to Lake Panasoffkee for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. With the surface at 72°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.
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 6:50 am · sunset 5:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Panasoffkee
- Lake Panasoffkeeon the shore
- Wildwoodabout 5.9 mi northeast
- Bushnellabout 7.2 mi south
- Floral Cityabout 10 mi west
- The Villagesnearest city, about 13 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Panasoffkee
What fish are in Lake Panasoffkee?
Lake Panasoffkee holds largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Panasoffkee?
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 Panasoffkee?
4,460 acres, with about 11.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Panasoffkee?
Lake Panasoffkee is on the shore; Wildwood is about 5.9 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Panasoffkee today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Panasoffkee on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
