Deer Point Lake

Bay County, Florida

FWC describes Deer Point Lake as an impoundment of about 5,000 acres in Bay County, about 7 miles north of Panama City.

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Surface area5,000 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Best spring to early summer and again in fall

Best April through June on earthworms

Good in spring; weed lines and structure in fall

Picks up in fall near the Hwy 2301 bridge in Bear Creek

6 launch sites from the Florida FWC public boat ramp inventory (checked October 2026). Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Duppie Lane Canoe AccessPaddle launch
Bay County · Duppie Lane, Youngstown · freeDirections ↗
McCall-Everitt Park - Deer Point Lake Draw Down Boat RampFree
Bay County · 2 lanes · 5 trailer spaces · 4241 County Road 2321 (State Highway 77A), Panama CityDirections ↗
David W. Hutchinson Park Boat Ramp$3
Bay County · 2 lanes · 12 trailer spaces · 10035 Highway 2301, YoungstownDirections ↗
Bayhead South Public Boat RampFree
Bay County · 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · 8600 Cherokee Lane, YoungstownDirections ↗
Ira Hutchinson Park and Public Boat RampFree
Bay County · 2 lanes · 20 trailer spaces · 4405 Highway 2321, Panama CityDirections ↗
Bayhead North Public Boat RampFree
Bay County · 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · 5195 Cherokee Street, YoungstownDirections ↗

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Deer Point Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before you fish.

Bait and tackle shops closest to the lake. Call ahead for hours and what live bait is in stock.

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.

Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.