Alachua County · lake · 638 acres · seasonal
Tuscawilla Lake
Stocked 17× since 2008 · FWC
Tuscawilla Lake is a lake in Alachua County, Florida, stocked with Channel Catfish 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
Drizzle
87°
76°
11 mph
53%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
75°
10 mph
27%
Sat
Showers
86°
74°
12 mph
70%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 3/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,013 | 6.1/lb | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,100 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,280 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 2,559 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,505 | ||
| Jul 1 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 1,150 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,275 | 5/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,047 | 7.1/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,256 | 8.6/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,100 | 3.5/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,050 | 1/lb | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 10,122 | 2.4/lb | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,041 | 2.6/lb | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,982 | 10.6/lb | |
| — 2008 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,499 | 4.9/lb | |
When does Tuscawilla Lake get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 2008, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
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All Florida waters with channel catfish → · All Florida waters with florida largemouth bass →
Nearby waters
- Oldfield Pond1.6 mi
- Fish Pond1.8 mi
- Fish Prairie1.9 mi
- Grass Pond2.2 mi
- Hay Lake2.3 mi
- Lowman Pond2.6 mi
- Stafford Pond3.3 mi
- Wauberg Lake3.2 mistocked Jul 1, 2023
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.
Tuscawilla Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Tuscawilla Lake?+
Tuscawilla Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Florida Largemouth Bass in Alachua County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Tuscawilla Lake get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 2008, stocking at Tuscawilla Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Tuscawilla 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 Tuscawilla Lake?+
Tuscawilla Lake is a lake in Alachua 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.