Bradford County · lake · 1,983 acres
Lake Sampson
Stocked 8× since 2010 · FWC
Lake Sampson is a lake in Bradford County, Florida, stocked with Grass Carp and Hybrid Striped 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
Fog
95°
74°
20 mph
61%
Fri
Overcast
94°
73°
17 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
94°
77°
9 mph
79%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,000 | 2070/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 20,250 | 1125/lb | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Grass Carp | 250 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 20,000 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 26,000 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 21,100 | 1000/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 20,520 | 900/lb | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 20,520 | 720/lb | |
When does Lake Sampson get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2010, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Lake Rowell1.8 mi
- Alligator Creek2.0 mi
- Lake Crosby2.1 mi
- Prevatt Creek2.2 mi
- Hampton Lake4.8 mi
- Sampson River6.1 mi
- Gum Creek7.1 mi
- McKinney Branch7.5 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 Sampson fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Sampson?+
Lake Sampson is stocked with Grass Carp and Hybrid Striped Bass in Bradford County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Sampson get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2010, stocking at Lake Sampson peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Sampson?+
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 Sampson?+
Lake Sampson is a lake in Bradford 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.