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 Placid
Highlands County, Florida · about 3,240 acres (5.1 sq mi)
73°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Placid
Lake Placid is a lake in Highlands County, Florida, covering about 3,240 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.6 miles with roughly 10.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 90 ft above sea level. Placid Lakes is about 1.6 miles west. Lehigh Acres, the nearest city, is about 44 miles south.
- Size
- About 3,240 acres (5.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 90 ft
- County
- Highlands County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 Placid 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 73°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 6:44 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Placid
- Placid Lakesabout 1.6 mi west
- Lake Placidabout 2 mi north
- Sebringabout 16 mi north
- Avon Parkabout 24 mi north
- Lehigh Acresnearest city, about 44 mi south
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Questions about Lake Placid
What fish are in Lake Placid?
Lakes like Lake Placid 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 Placid?
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 Placid?
About 3,240 acres, with about 10.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Placid?
Placid Lakes is about 1.6 miles west; Lake Placid is about 2 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Placid today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Placid on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
