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 Rousseau
Citrus County, Florida · about 2,090 acres (3.3 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Rousseau
In Citrus County, Florida, Lake Rousseau covers about 2,090 acres.
It stretches about 5.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. Its surface is about 30 ft above sea level. Inglis lies about 3.5 miles to the west. Ocala, the nearest city, is about 25 miles east.
- Size
- About 2,090 acres (3.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 5.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- County
- Citrus 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 – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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
Expect the usual Florida mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 69°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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
- 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 6:52 am · sunset 5:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Rousseau
- Inglisabout 3.5 mi west
- Dunnellonabout 3.9 mi east
- Citrus Springsabout 4.7 mi east
- Crystal Riverabout 7.2 mi south
- Ocalanearest city, about 25 mi east
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Questions about Lake Rousseau
What fish are in Lake Rousseau?
Lakes like Lake Rousseau 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 Rousseau?
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 Rousseau?
About 2,090 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Rousseau?
Inglis is about 3.5 miles west; Dunnellon is about 3.9 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Rousseau today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Rousseau on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
