Orange County · swamp
Lake Apopka
Stocked 97× since 2008 · FWC
Lake Apopka is a swamp in Orange County, Florida, stocked with Florida Largemouth Bass, Grass Carp, Hybrid Striped Bass and Largemouth Bass — 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°
13 mph
78%
Fri
Showers
86°
76°
14 mph
33%
Sat
Showers
85°
76°
13 mph
71%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 1,400 | 12.5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | SBH - Sunshine & Palmetto | 100,000 | 1910/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 240,900 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Grass Carp | 103 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 147,000 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 57,901 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 38,511 | 990/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 49,796 | 1180/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 27,900 | 1800/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 26,600 | 1900/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 32,868 | 1980/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 48,960 | 1530/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 44,590 | 1600/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 46,930 | 1300/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 21,590 | 1700/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 28,044 | 1640/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 28,644 | 1860/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 21,912 | 1320/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 17,625 | 1250/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 37,147 | 1210/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 41,737 | 875/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 67,125 | 1250/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 11,500 | 2300/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 30,420 | 1560/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 7,527 | 780/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 18,928 | 1120/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 29,250 | 1500/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 13,932 | 1080/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 28,529 | 1995/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 23,625 | 1500/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 20,608 | 1610/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 13,680 | 2280/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,705 | 1550/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 25,857 | 1690/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 35,909 | 745/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 46,760 | 1400/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 64,350 | 1500/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 21,120 | 1280/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 30,277 | 1370/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 17,622 | 660/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 24,225 | 475/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 21,210 | 505/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 26,810 | 700/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,632 | 440/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 17,451 | 315/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 10,433 | 325/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 18,135 | 450/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,716 | 280/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 42,300 | 750/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,375 | 275/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 19,575 | 725/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 12,384 | 430/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 9,310 | 665/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 18,240 | 570/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 3,696 | 330/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 37,426 | 1445/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,003 | 1335/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 30,380 | 980/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 10,449 | 1215/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 8,360 | 880/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 6,630 | 850/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 11,130 | 1050/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 18,444 | 870/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 17,298 | 935/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 12,033 | 955/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 25,384 | 835/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 73,150 | 1900/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 29,450 | 950/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 47,299 | 1383/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 13,110 | 3450/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 51,903 | 2370/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 40,560 | 1300/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 150,456 | 650/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 28,287 | 2035/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 42,016 | 1855/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 58,515 | 2075/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 83,845 | 1475/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 16,844 | 840/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 22,356 | 1080/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 44,407 | 1835/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 51,250 | 3125/lb | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 304,714 | ||
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 82,972 | 925/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 33,966 | 1110/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 72,447 | 1230/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 540 | 540/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 16,530 | 570/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 35,700 | 1020/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 68,562 | 1170/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 61,908 | 2680/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 20,792 | 920/lb | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 98,010 | 1620/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 21,650 | 873/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 27,755 | 1297/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 62,157 | 1746/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 35,040 | 1265/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 62,293 | 1261/lb | |
When does Lake Apopka get stocked?
Going by 97 records since 2008, stocking here peaks in July.
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All Florida waters with florida largemouth bass → · All Florida waters with grass carp →
Nearby waters
- Lake Siena2.0 mi
- Sawgrass Pond2.0 mi
- Lake Florence2.5 mi
- Big Breedlove Lake4.0 mi
- Blacks Still Lake4.2 mi
- Mud Bottom Lake4.2 mi
- Blacks Lake4.5 mi
- Lake Merritt4.5 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.
Lake Apopka fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Apopka?+
Lake Apopka is stocked with Florida Largemouth Bass, Grass Carp, Hybrid Striped Bass and Largemouth Bass in Orange County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Apopka get stocked?+
Going by 97 records since 2008, stocking at Lake Apopka peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Apopka?+
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 Lake Apopka?+
Lake Apopka is a swamp in Orange 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.