Polk County · lake · 38 acres
Deer Lake
Stocked 31× since 2008 · FWC
Deer Lake is a lake in Polk 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
Rain
86°
75°
11 mph
90%
Fri
Overcast
86°
76°
15 mph
38%
Sat
Showers
86°
76°
14 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 500 | 1785/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 3/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,708 | 6.1/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 8/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 557 | 1113/lb | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 500 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,200 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,250 | ||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 870 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Grass Carp | 90 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,456 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,200 | 6.5/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,981 | 7.1/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,475 | 5/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,700 | 5.2/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,591 | 5.4/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 4.7/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,518 | 8.8/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,024 | 2.7/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 378 | 3/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 32 | 3/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 6.2/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 8.2/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 567 | 9/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Grass Carp | 50 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 15,000 | ||
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,501 | 2.4/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 2,020 | ||
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,404 | 11.5/lb | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 996 | 9.4/lb | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,396 | 4.9/lb | |
When does Deer Lake get stocked?
Going by 31 records since 2008, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
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All Florida waters with bluegill → · All Florida waters with channel catfish →
Nearby waters
- Lake Marion Creek2.3 mi
- Lake Marion3.5 mi
- Lake Pierce4.8 mistocked Jul 1, 2017
- Catfish Creek4.8 mi
- Lake Hatchineha5.3 mi
- Lake Trask6.3 mi
- Big Gum Lake7.9 mi
- Lake Marie7.0 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.
Deer Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Deer Lake?+
Deer Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Florida Largemouth Bass and Grass Carp in Polk County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Deer Lake get stocked?+
Going by 31 records since 2008, stocking at Deer Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Deer 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 Deer Lake?+
Deer Lake is a lake in Polk 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.