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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Pierce
Polk County, Florida · about 3,460 acres (5.4 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Pierce
Lake Pierce is a lake in Polk County, Florida, covering about 3,460 acres.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end with roughly 13.3 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 80 ft above sea level. Dundee lies about 4.9 miles to the northwest. Poinciana, the nearest city, is about 9 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 3,460 acres (5.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.3 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 80 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 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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
Lakes like Lake Pierce in Florida usually hold 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 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
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 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Pierce
- Dundeeabout 4.9 mi northwest
- Lake Walesabout 5.1 mi southwest
- Lake Hamiltonabout 6.1 mi northwest
- Cypress Gardensabout 8.6 mi west
- Poinciananearest city, about 9 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Pierce
What fish are in Lake Pierce?
Lakes like Lake Pierce 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 Pierce?
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 Pierce?
About 3,460 acres, with about 13.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Pierce?
Dundee is about 4.9 miles northwest; Lake Wales is about 5.1 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Pierce today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Pierce on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
