Polk County · lake · 278 acres
Lake Shipp
Stocked 8× since 2022 · FWC
Lake Shipp is a lake in Polk County, Florida, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Redear Sunfish — 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
87°
77°
12 mph
38%
Sat
Overcast
86°
74°
14 mph
53%
Sun
Storms
88°
75°
15 mph
57%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 6,000 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 3,000 | 622/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Redear Sunfish | 500 | 1100/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 5,841 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 4,000 | ||
| Jul 1 | Sunfish Fingerlings | 2,000 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 700 | ||
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 5,500 | ||
When does Lake Shipp get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2022, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake May0.8 mi
- Lake Howard1.5 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
- Lake Lulu1.4 mi
- Eagle Lake1.9 mi
- Lake Deer2.0 mistocked Jul 1, 2012
- Sears Lake1.9 mistocked Jul 1, 2012
- Lake Rey1.9 mi
- Lake Silver2.2 mistocked Jul 1, 2012
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 Shipp fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Shipp?+
Lake Shipp is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Redear Sunfish in Polk County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Shipp get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2022, stocking at Lake Shipp peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Shipp?+
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 Shipp?+
Lake Shipp is a lake in Polk 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.