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
Lowry Lake
Clay County, Florida · about 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Lowry Lake
Lowry Lake spreads over about 1,090 acres in Clay County, Florida.
From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5 miles. At about 130 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Keystone Heights is about 4 miles southwest. Gainesville, the nearest city, is about 23 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 130 ft
- County
- Clay 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 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Lowry Lake 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. 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
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lowry Lake
- Keystone Heightsabout 4 mi southwest
- Starkeabout 8.6 mi northwest
- Waldoabout 9.9 mi west
- Interlachenabout 16 mi southeast
- Gainesvillenearest city, about 23 mi southwest
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Questions about Lowry Lake
What fish are in Lowry Lake?
Lakes like Lowry 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 Lowry 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 Lowry Lake?
About 1,090 acres, with about 5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lowry Lake?
Keystone Heights is about 4 miles southwest; Starke is about 8.6 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lowry Lake today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lowry Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
