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
West Lake
Miami-Dade County, Florida · about 1,990 acres (3.1 sq mi)
77°F water, calm this morning.
About West Lake
In Miami-Dade County, Florida, West Lake covers about 1,990 acres.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end with roughly 9.4 miles of shoreline. Islamorada lies about 22 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Homestead, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,990 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- County
- Miami-Dade County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 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. With the surface at 77°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
Hot water. Deeper brush and bridge pilings, early or at night.
- 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 6:39 am · sunset 5:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near West Lake
- Islamoradaabout 22 mi southeast
- Plantationabout 22 mi southeast
- Tavernierabout 22 mi southeast
- Key Largoabout 23 mi east
- Homesteadnearest city, about 27 mi northeast
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Questions about West Lake
What fish are in West Lake?
Lakes like West 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 West 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 West Lake?
About 1,990 acres, with about 9.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near West Lake?
Islamorada is about 22 miles southeast; Plantation is about 22 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at West Lake today?
The surface was about 77°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
West Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
