Orange County · lake · 4 acres
Lake Mendsen
Stocked 37× since 2008 · FWC
Lake Mendsen is a lake in Orange County, Florida, stocked with Channel Catfish, Florida Largemouth 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
87°
76°
18 mph
86%
Fri
Showers
86°
75°
16 mph
26%
Sat
Drizzle
87°
76°
13 mph
72%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 7.7/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 8.5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 550 | 7.6/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,500 | 7.8/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 568 | 34/lb | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,100 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,240 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,652 | ||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 346 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,500 | ||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 102 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,063 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,518 | 6.2/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,917 | 6.2/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 607 | 6.6/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 561 | 30.8/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,113 | 15.4/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 550 | 2.53/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 8,551 | 17/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,330 | 6.7/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,433 | 15.5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,577 | 6.6/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,557 | 4.9/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 712 | 9.4/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,097 | 5.5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,820 | 8/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,998 | 6.5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,579 | 6.4/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,303 | 16.3/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,839 | 11/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,009 | 5.8/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 13,577 | 4/lb | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 11,634 | 10.7/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,027 | 9.8/lb | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 511 | 7.3/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,996 | 9.2/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,109 | 8.9/lb | |
When does Lake Mendsen get stocked?
Going by 37 records since 2008, stocking here peaks in July.
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All Florida waters with channel catfish → · All Florida waters with florida largemouth bass →
Nearby waters
- Lake Midget0.3 mi
- Lake Francis0.7 mi
- Lake Killarney0.7 mi
- Lake Gem1.2 mi
- Lake Winyah1.3 mi
- Lake Virginia1.3 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
- Lake Sue1.4 mistocked Jul 1, 2010
- Lake Bell1.4 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 Mendsen fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Mendsen?+
Lake Mendsen is stocked with Channel Catfish, Florida Largemouth 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 Mendsen get stocked?+
Going by 37 records since 2008, stocking at Lake Mendsen peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Mendsen?+
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 Mendsen?+
Lake Mendsen is a lake 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.