Washington County · lake · 383 acres
Pate Lake
Stocked 5× since 2014 · FWC
Pate Lake is a lake in Washington County, Florida, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill and Florida 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
Showers
92°
76°
13 mph
40%
Fri
Overcast
89°
75°
14 mph
36%
Sat
Drizzle
85°
75°
12 mph
71%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 5,095 | 822/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 33,425 | 908/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 55,000 | 645/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 15,100 | 1041/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 20,000 | 2996/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Florida waters with black crappie → · All Florida waters with bluegill →
Nearby waters
- Pond Creek0.5 mi
- Foll Lake1.5 mi
- Sunk Pond2.2 mi
- Gum Creek2.9 mi
- Gully Creek2.9 mi
- Brunson Pond3.1 mi
- Cypress Creek3.3 mi
- Pettis Pond3.9 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.
Pate Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pate Lake?+
Pate Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill and Florida Largemouth Bass in Washington County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pate Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2014, stocking at Pate Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pate 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 Pate Lake?+
Pate Lake is a lake in Washington 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.