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
Tiger Lake
Polk County, Florida · about 1,860 acres (2.9 sq mi)
72°F water, calm this morning.
About Tiger Lake
Tiger Lake spreads over about 1,860 acres in Polk County, Florida.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 7.2 miles of shoreline. At about 50 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Babson Park lies about 10 miles to the southwest. Poinciana, the nearest city, is about 17 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,860 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Polk 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 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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 Tiger 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. With the surface at 72°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
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 6:45 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Tiger Lake
- Babson Parkabout 10 mi southwest
- Lake Walesabout 13 mi west
- Crooked Lake Parkabout 14 mi west
- Frostproofabout 14 mi southwest
- Poinciananearest city, about 17 mi north
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Questions about Tiger Lake
What fish are in Tiger Lake?
Lakes like Tiger 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 Tiger 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 Tiger Lake?
About 1,860 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Tiger Lake?
Babson Park is about 10 miles southwest; Lake Wales is about 13 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Tiger Lake today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Tiger Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
