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 Winder
Brevard County, Florida · about 1,440 acres (2.2 sq mi)
75°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Winder
Lake Winder spreads over about 1,440 acres in Brevard County, Florida.
It stretches about 2.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.8 miles. At about 10 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Viera West, is about 6 miles east. Melbourne, the nearest city, is about 18 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,440 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Brevard 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 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 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. With the surface at 75°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
- 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 6:44 am · sunset 5:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Winder
- Viera Westabout 6 mi east
- Cocoa Westabout 6.7 mi northeast
- Viera Eastabout 7 mi east
- Rockledgeabout 8.2 mi northeast
- Melbournenearest city, about 18 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Winder
What fish are in Lake Winder?
Lakes like Lake Winder 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 Winder?
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 Winder?
About 1,440 acres, with about 9.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Winder?
Viera West is about 6 miles east; Cocoa West is about 6.7 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Winder today?
The surface was about 75°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Winder on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
