Columbia County · lake · 283 acres
Alligator Lake
Stocked 10× since 2008 · FWC
Alligator Lake is a lake in Columbia County, Florida, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Florida Largemouth Bass and Grass Carp — most recently on Jul 1, 2024. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from FWC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Showers
90°
74°
13 mph
46%
Fri
Overcast
90°
73°
13 mph
20%
Sat
Overcast
92°
77°
10 mph
72%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 150,000 | 763/lb | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Grass Carp | 400 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Grass Carp | 2 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 306 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 125 | 6.6/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 25,000 | 1400/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 138,887 | 795/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Redear Sunfish | 39,500 | 220/lb | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 15,000 | 950/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 10,000 | 950/lb | |
When does Alligator Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2008, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Florida waters with bluegill → · All Florida waters with channel catfish →
Nearby waters
- Lake Isabella1.1 mi
- Price Creek1.4 mi
- Lake De Soto1.4 mi
- Lake Hamburg1.5 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
- Watertown Lake1.7 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
- Gwen Lake2.2 mi
- Harper Lake2.7 mi
- Lake Harris4.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official FL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Alligator Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Alligator Lake?+
Alligator Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Florida Largemouth Bass and Grass Carp in Columbia County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Alligator Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2008, stocking at Alligator Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Alligator Lake?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Alligator Lake?+
Alligator Lake is a lake in Columbia County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.