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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Taylor Creek Reservoir
Osceola County, Florida · about 1,350 acres (2.1 sq mi)
74°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Taylor Creek Reservoir
In Osceola County, Florida, Taylor Creek Reservoir covers about 1,350 acres.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.4 miles. Its surface is about 40 ft above sea level. Cocoa West lies about 9.8 miles to the east. The closest city is Alafaya, about 22 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,350 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Osceola County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 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
Lakes like Taylor Creek Reservoir 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. With the surface at 74°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 5
- 6
5 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 6:44 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Taylor Creek Reservoir
- Cocoa Westabout 9.8 mi east
- Wedgefieldabout 12 mi northwest
- Cocoaabout 12 mi east
- Sharpesabout 12 mi northeast
- Alafayanearest city, about 22 mi northwest
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Questions about Taylor Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Taylor Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Taylor Creek Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Taylor Creek Reservoir?
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 Taylor Creek Reservoir?
About 1,350 acres, with about 9.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Taylor Creek Reservoir?
Cocoa West is about 9.8 miles east; Wedgefield is about 12 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Taylor Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Taylor Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
