Calhoun County · lake · 2,986 acres
Dead Lakes
Stocked 6× since 2008 · FWC
Dead Lakes is a lake in Calhoun County, Florida, stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass and Yellow Perch — most recently on Jul 1, 2023. 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
Drizzle
94°
77°
11 mph
39%
Fri
Overcast
91°
78°
11 mph
25%
Sat
Showers
87°
71°
11 mph
83%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Yellow Perch | 3,000 | ||
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,020 | 6/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,020 | ||
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 4.9/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 4.9/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 800 | 6.4/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Florida waters with channel catfish → · All Florida waters with hybrid striped bass →
Nearby waters
- Brown Creek1.4 mi
- Crooked Creek3.1 mi
- Chipola River4.0 mi
- Iola Lake4.0 mi
- Stone Mill Creek4.4 mi
- Porter Lake4.1 mi
- West Arm of Dead Lakes4.9 mi
- Kentucky Lake4.6 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.
Dead Lakes fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Dead Lakes?+
Dead Lakes is stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass and Yellow Perch in Calhoun County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2023 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Dead Lakes get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2008, stocking at Dead Lakes peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Dead Lakes?+
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 Dead Lakes?+
Dead Lakes is a lake in Calhoun County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2023 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.