Natural lake

Lake Kissimmee

Osceola & Polk Counties, Florida

Lake Kissimmee is the largest lake in the Kissimmee Chain, about 40 miles south of Orlando. It is known for trophy largemouth bass, with hundreds of bass over 8 pounds logged in the chain.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at Lake Kissimmee (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area34,948 acres

Max depth12 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●●

Hydrilla around Brahma and Grassy islands and Lemon Point holds bass.

Crappie●●●●○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Bluegill●●●●○

Crickets or red wigglers near bottom in lily pads work well.

Redear Sunfish●●●●○

Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.

Boat launches

6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Lake Kissimmee State Park Boat RampFee
State park ramp near Lake Wales; launch feeDirections ↗
2Joe Overstreet's LandingFree
Public ramp on the east shore near Kenansville, freeDirections ↗
Coleman Landing at Shady OaksFee
Outboard, airboat and kayak ramps near Lake Wales; $5Directions ↗
4Grape Hammock Fish CampMarina
Fish camp ramp at 1400 Grape Hammock Rd, Lake WalesDirections ↗
Camp MackMarina
Lodge and marina ramp at 14900 Camp Mack Rd, Lake WalesDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See Florida FWC or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Kissimmee 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 & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Grape Hammock Fish CampNearby
1400 Grape Hammock Rd, Lake Wales, FL(863) 692-1500 Directions ↗
Camp Mack ↗Nearby
14900 Camp Mack Rd, Lake Wales, FL(863) 696-1108 Directions ↗

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Local tips

In summer, fish early and late with topwaters, flukes, and lipless crankbaits when bass bust bait.
Try North Cove and the Pig Trail for bass in the grass.
For panfish, work the pads and bulrush near Overstreet Landing and Philadelphia Point.

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