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 Rosalie
Polk County, Florida · about 4,200 acres (6.6 sq mi)
74°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Rosalie
Lake Rosalie spreads over about 4,200 acres in Polk County, Florida.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles with roughly 9.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 50 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Babson Park, is about 8.4 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 4,200 acres (6.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Polk County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · 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
Lakes like Lake Rosalie 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
- 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 6:45 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Rosalie
- Babson Parkabout 8.4 mi southwest
- Lake Walesabout 9.8 mi west
- Crooked Lake Parkabout 11 mi southwest
- Poincianaabout 13 mi north
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Questions about Lake Rosalie
What fish are in Lake Rosalie?
Lakes like Lake Rosalie 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 Rosalie?
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 Rosalie?
About 4,200 acres, with about 9.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Rosalie?
Babson Park is about 8.4 miles southwest; Lake Wales is about 9.8 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Rosalie today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Rosalie on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
