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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Yale
Lake County, Florida · about 3,880 acres (6.1 sq mi)
72°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Yale
Lake Yale is a lake in Lake County, Florida, covering about 3,880 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 12.5 miles. The water sits about 60 ft above sea level. Eustis lies about 2.5 miles to the southeast. The Villages, the nearest city, is about 12 miles west.
- Size
- About 3,880 acres (6.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 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
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 72°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
3 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 6:48 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Yale
- Eustisabout 2.5 mi southeast
- Umatillaabout 3 mi east
- Silver Lakeabout 4.9 mi southwest
- Tavaresabout 5.5 mi south
- The Villagesnearest city, about 12 mi west
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Questions about Lake Yale
What fish are in Lake Yale?
Lakes like Lake Yale 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 Yale?
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 Yale?
About 3,880 acres, with about 12.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Yale?
Eustis is about 2.5 miles southeast; Umatilla is about 3 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Yale today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Yale on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
