Polk County · lake
Picnic Lake
Stocked 36× since 2008 · FWC
Picnic Lake is a lake in Polk County, Florida, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish 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
Rain
87°
74°
12 mph
92%
Fri
Overcast
86°
76°
12 mph
37%
Sat
Storms
93°
75°
13 mph
61%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 1,000 | 1785/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 13,500 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,525 | 6.1/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 8/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 1,113 | 1113/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 10,000 | 622/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Redear Sunfish | 5,000 | 1100/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 13,593 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Sunfish Fingerlings | 4,000 | ||
| Jul 1 | Black Crappie | 15,000 | ||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 1,000 | ||
| Jul 1 | Bluegill | 6,000 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,277 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,726 | ||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 2,000 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,109 | ||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 2,175 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,051 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,428 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,190 | 8.6/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,982 | 14.2/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,504 | 5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,396 | 5.6/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,128 | 7.2/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,109 | 114/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,200 | 13.9/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,200 | 5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 52,000 | ||
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,175 | 19.5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,677 | 3.9/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,485 | 5/lb | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,394 | 8.4/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 10,400 | 8.3/lb | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,318 | 7.2/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,478 | 7.8/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 180 | 7.2/lb | |
When does Picnic Lake get stocked?
Going by 36 records since 2008, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Florida waters with black crappie → · All Florida waters with bluegill →
Nearby waters
- Hydrilla Lake2.2 mistocked Jul 1, 2023
- Big Lake2.5 mi
- Center Lake2.6 mistocked Jul 1, 2015
- Fish Lake2.9 mistocked Jul 1, 2023
- Church Lake2.9 mi
- Sherwood Forest Lake3.2 mi
- Lake Luther3.1 mi
- Lake Myrtle3.2 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.
Picnic Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Picnic Lake?+
Picnic Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass in Polk County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Picnic Lake get stocked?+
Going by 36 records since 2008, stocking at Picnic Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Picnic 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 Picnic Lake?+
Picnic Lake 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.