The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lochloosa Lake
Alachua County, Florida · about 5,440 acres (8.5 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Lochloosa Lake
In Alachua County, Florida, Lochloosa Lake covers about 5,440 acres.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.7 miles. At about 60 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Hawthorne is about 3.7 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 5,440 acres (8.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- County
- Alachua County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:15 am – 8:30 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:15 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. At 67°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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 6:51 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lochloosa Lake
- Hawthorneabout 3.7 mi northeast
- Citraabout 5.5 mi south
- Gainesvilleabout 13 mi northwest
- Interlachenabout 15 mi northeast
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Questions about Lochloosa Lake
What fish are in Lochloosa Lake?
Lakes like Lochloosa Lake usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lochloosa Lake?
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 Lochloosa Lake?
About 5,440 acres, with about 13.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lochloosa Lake?
Hawthorne is about 3.7 miles northeast; Citra is about 5.5 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lochloosa Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lochloosa Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
