Alachua County · lake · 7,281 acres
Orange Lake
Stocked 10× since 2013 · FWC
Orange Lake is a lake in Alachua County, Florida, stocked with Florida Largemouth Bass and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Jul 1, 2014. 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
Overcast
89°
77°
12 mph
54%
Fri
Drizzle
88°
75°
12 mph
29%
Sat
Drizzle
92°
78°
11 mph
67%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 47,000 | 850/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 50,400 | 840/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 29,265 | 450/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 42,267 | 730/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 31,724 | 44/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 197,250 | ||
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 17,004 | 52/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 25,253 | 35/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,324 | 44/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Largemouth Bass | 23,028 | 38/lb | |
When does Orange Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2013, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Right Arm Lochloosa Lake2.4 mi
- Little Lochloosa Lake3.3 mi
- Fish Prairie4.6 mi
- Watson Prairie5.2 mi
- Oldfield Pond4.7 mi
- Lochloosa Lake5.3 mi
- Hay Lake5.4 mi
- Fish Pond5.5 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.
Orange Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Orange Lake?+
Orange Lake is stocked with Florida Largemouth Bass and Largemouth Bass in Alachua County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2014 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Orange Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2013, stocking at Orange Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Orange Lake?+
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 Orange Lake?+
Orange Lake is a lake in Alachua County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2014 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.