Madison County · lake · 24 acres
Francis Lake
Stocked 21× since 2008 · FWC
Francis Lake is a lake in Madison County, Florida — 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
94°
76°
19 mph
56%
Fri
Overcast
90°
74°
13 mph
25%
Sat
Storms
90°
75°
14 mph
81%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 520 | 6.9/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,780 | 5.6/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,300 | 8.8/lb | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,300 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,300 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,060 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,300 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,290 | 6.1/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,170 | 6.2/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,131 | 6.5/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,513 | 12.2/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,117 | 4.4/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,250 | 5/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,250 | 12.2/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,250 | 5/lb | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 2,975 | 1050/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,258 | 4.7/lb | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,378 | 10.6/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,872 | 15.1/lb | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,003 | 6.4/lb | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 4,200 | 950/lb | |
When does Francis Lake get stocked?
Going by 21 records since 2008, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Mill Pond0.7 mi
- Brickyard Pond0.9 mi
- Livingston Springs Pond1.3 mi
- Mays Pond1.4 mi
- Anderson Lake1.8 mi
- Dial Pond1.7 mi
- Glisson Pond2.0 mi
- Mystic Lake2.5 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.
Francis Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Francis Lake get stocked?+
Going by 21 records since 2008, stocking at Francis Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Francis 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 Francis Lake?+
Francis Lake is a lake in Madison 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.