Polk County · lake · 63 acres
Lake Helene
Stocked 7× since 2016 · FWC
Lake Helene is a lake in Polk County, Florida, stocked with Channel Catfish and Florida Largemouth Bass — most recently on Jul 1, 2022. 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
87°
76°
12 mph
47%
Sat
Showers
85°
75°
18 mph
73%
Sun
Showers
88°
74°
15 mph
57%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,002 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 312 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,002 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 215 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,140 | 107/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Lake Agnes0.9 mi
- Lake Agnes1.0 mi
- Clearwater Lake1.8 mi
- Lake Tennessee2.1 mi
- Lake Mattie2.9 mi
- Lake Juliana3.2 mi
- Bay Lake3.8 mi
- Little Van Lake4.5 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 Helene fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Helene?+
Lake Helene is stocked with Channel Catfish and Florida Largemouth Bass in Polk County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2022 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Helene get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2016, stocking at Lake Helene peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Helene?+
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 Helene?+
Lake Helene is a lake in Polk County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2022 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.