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 Wimico
Gulf County, Florida · about 3,950 acres (6.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Wimico
Lake Wimico spreads over about 3,950 acres in Gulf County, Florida.
From end to end it runs about 4.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14.4 miles. The nearest town, Port Saint Joe, is about 7.3 miles west. Tallahassee, the nearest city, is about 67 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 3,950 acres (6.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- County
- Gulf County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:30 am – 7:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Wimico 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Crappie
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:03 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Wimico
- Port Saint Joeabout 7.3 mi west
- Apalachicolaabout 8.1 mi southeast
- Eastpointabout 14 mi east
- Mexico Beachabout 17 mi northwest
- Tallahasseenearest city, about 67 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Wimico
What fish are in Lake Wimico?
Lakes like Lake Wimico 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 Wimico?
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 Wimico?
About 3,950 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Wimico?
Port Saint Joe is about 7.3 miles west; Apalachicola is about 8.1 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Wimico?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Wimico on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
