Florida lake

Lake Parker

Polk County, Florida

Lake Parker is a 2,272-acre FWC Fish Management Area in North Lakeland, Polk County, with a maximum depth of 10 feet. Kissimmee grass, bulrush and cattail are the predominant vegetation.

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Surface area2,272 acres

Max depth10 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Good fishing, especially winter and spring; northwest canal is a hot spot for large bass

Bluegill●●●○○

Bluegill and catfish fishing popular all year

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Chicken liver, stink baits, cut shad

Crappie●●○○○

Fish vegetation edges and deeper cover as water cools

Redear Sunfish●○○○○

Boat launches

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

City ramp and parkPublic
West shore, off Lake Parker Avenue; bank fishingDirections ↗
FWC ramp (Sertoma Park)Public
South shore, off U.S. 92; bank fishingDirections ↗
County rampPublic
East shore, on Lake Parker DriveDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Parker 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.

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Local tips

Work the northwest canal for large bass, but it can be hard to navigate at low water.
Maximum depth is only 10 feet, so fish vegetation edges and cover.
Catfish respond to chicken liver, stink baits and cut shad.

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