The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Santa Fe
Alachua County, Florida · 5,850 acres (9.1 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Santa Fe
Lake Santa Fe is a natural lake in Alachua County, Florida, covering 5,850 acres. Lake Santa Fe is a spring-fed, karst lake designated an Outstanding Florida Water for its clarity and stability.
It stretches about 3.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.5 miles. At about 140 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. It reaches about 30 ft at its deepest. Keystone Heights lies about 3 miles to the northeast. The closest city is Gainesville, about 15 miles away.
- Size
- 5,850 acres (9.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 30 ft
- Shoreline
- About 10.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 140 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Alachua County
- Water
- Known for clear water
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 in Lake Santa Fe
The fish here: largemouth bass, striped bass and white bass. 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.
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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 Lake Santa Fe
- Keystone Heightsabout 3 mi northeast
- Waldoabout 5.3 mi northwest
- Hawthorneabout 8.6 mi south
- Interlachenabout 11 mi southeast
- Gainesvillenearest city, about 15 mi west
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Questions about Lake Santa Fe
What fish are in Lake Santa Fe?
Lake Santa Fe holds largemouth bass, striped bass and white bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Santa Fe?
About 30 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Santa Fe?
5,850 acres, with about 10.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Santa Fe?
Keystone Heights is about 3 miles northeast; Waldo is about 5.3 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Santa Fe today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Santa Fe on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
