Fishing in
Polk County
Polk County, Florida has 399 named fishable waters, 36 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
349 waters
Waters in Polk County
- Lake Piercelake60× stocked
- Picnic Lakelake36× stocked
- Deer Lakelake31× stocked
- Crystal Lakelake9× stocked
- Lake Shipplake8× stocked
- Lake Helenelake7× stocked
- Fish Lakelake6× stocked
- Christina Lakelake6× stocked
- Lake Pansylake5× stocked
- Lake Otislake4× stocked
- Lake Maudelake4× stocked
- Lake Stellalake4× stocked
- Blue Lakelake3× stocked
- Lake Bonnielake3× stocked
- Lake Tracylake2× stocked
- Lake Swoopelake2× stocked
- Ned Lakelake2× stocked
- Lake Deesonlake2× stocked
- Lake Cragolake2× stocked
- Pelican Lakelake2× stocked
- Lake Menzielake2× stocked
- Lake Idyllake2× stocked
- Center Lakelake2× stocked
- Lake Fannielake1× stocked
- Lake Howardlake1× stocked
- Lake Rochellelake1× stocked
- Lake Hollingsworthlake1× stocked
- Lake Elbertlake1× stocked
- Lake Deerlake1× stocked
- Lake Johnlake1× stocked
369 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Grass Carp20 waters
- Channel Catfish11 waters
- Bluegill9 waters
- Florida Largemouth Bass9 waters
- Redear Sunfish5 waters
- Sunfish Fingerlings4 waters
- Hybrid Striped Bass3 waters
- Largemouth Bass2 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake HowardChannel CatfishJul 1, 2024
- Thomas LakeGrass CarpJul 1, 2024
- Deer LakeHybrid Striped BassJul 1, 2024
- Deer LakeChannel CatfishJul 1, 2024
- Picnic LakeBlack CrappieJul 1, 2024
- Lake ShippBlack CrappieJul 1, 2024
- Crystal LakeBluegillJul 1, 2024
- Crystal LakeRedear SunfishJul 1, 2024
- Picnic LakeHybrid Striped BassJul 1, 2024
- Lake ShippRedear SunfishJul 1, 2023
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Polk County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Polk County, Florida?+
Polk County has 399 named fishable waters, 36 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Polk County?+
Waters in Polk County hold grass carp, channel catfish, bluegill and florida largemouth bass. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Polk County?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.