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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Poinsett
Brevard County, Florida · about 3,690 acres (5.8 sq mi)
75°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Poinsett
Lake Poinsett is a lake in Brevard County, Florida, covering about 3,690 acres.
It stretches about 4.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 16.7 miles. The water sits about 10 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Cocoa West, is about 2.6 miles northeast. Melbourne, the nearest city, is about 20 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 3,690 acres (5.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.7 miles
- End to end
- About 4.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Brevard County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 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 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. At 75°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
4 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 5:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Poinsett
- Cocoa Westabout 2.6 mi northeast
- Rockledgeabout 4.7 mi east
- Cocoaabout 5.1 mi northeast
- Viera Westabout 6.5 mi southeast
- Melbournenearest city, about 20 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Poinsett
What fish are in Lake Poinsett?
Lakes like Lake Poinsett 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 Poinsett?
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 Poinsett?
About 3,690 acres, with about 16.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Poinsett?
Cocoa West is about 2.6 miles northeast; Rockledge is about 4.7 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Poinsett today?
The surface was about 75°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Poinsett on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
