Columbia County · reservoir · 48 acres
Watertown Lake
Stocked 30× since 2009 · FWC
Watertown Lake is a reservoir in Columbia County, Florida, stocked with 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
Overcast
90°
72°
11 mph
20%
Sat
Overcast
88°
76°
13 mph
67%
Sun
Drizzle
84°
74°
11 mph
72%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 6,000 | 2070/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,500 | 5.6/lb | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,500 | 8.8/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 4,880 | 1220/lb | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,500 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,395 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,102 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 4,000 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,824 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,506 | ||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 4,032 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 4,110 | ||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,063 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,800 | 6.3/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 4,065 | 2320/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,755 | 6.6/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,123 | 12.8/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,626 | 4.9/lb | |
| — 2014 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,655 | 5/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,940 | 4.2/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 8,988 | 1070/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,995 | 6.6/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 595 | 6.2/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,162 | 6.1/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,750 | 5.8/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 4,092 | 1240/lb | |
| — 2011 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,750 | 10.7/lb | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,742 | 9.7/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 4,000 | 1380/lb | |
| — 2009 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,066 | 6.8/lb | |
When does Watertown Lake get stocked?
Going by 30 records since 2009, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Florida waters with channel catfish → · All Florida waters with hybrid striped bass →
Nearby waters
- Alligator Lake1.7 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
- Lake De Soto2.0 mi
- Lake Isabella2.1 mi
- Price Creek2.5 mi
- Lake Hamburg2.7 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
- Gwen Lake3.1 mi
- Harper Lake3.7 mi
- Lake Harris5.1 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.
Watertown Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Watertown Lake?+
Watertown Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass in Columbia County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Watertown Lake get stocked?+
Going by 30 records since 2009, stocking at Watertown Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Watertown 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 Watertown Lake?+
Watertown Lake is a reservoir in Columbia 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.