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
Orange Lake
Alachua County, Florida · about 5,030 acres (7.9 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Orange Lake
Orange Lake is a lake in Alachua County, Florida, covering about 5,030 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.2 miles with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 60 ft above sea level. Citra is about 2.7 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 5,030 acres (7.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 5.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- County
- Alachua 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 12 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
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 66°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- 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 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Orange Lake
- Citraabout 2.7 mi southeast
- Hawthorneabout 9.2 mi northeast
- Gainesvilleabout 12 mi northwest
- Willistonabout 16 mi west
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Questions about Orange Lake
What fish are in Orange Lake?
Lakes like Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange Lake?
About 5,030 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Orange Lake?
Citra is about 2.7 miles southeast; Hawthorne is about 9.2 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Orange Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Orange Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
