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3,528-acre lake. Hydroacoustic-surveyed Florida lake (FWC). Standard Florida warmwater roster; species not individually verified. The lake tops out around 11 ft. The depth chart comes from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Drawn out, this is 3,629 acres of water rimmed by 27.6 miles of bank, broken up by 9 islands. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 3.3) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. Tip to tip the water measures near 4.2 mi with a 3-mi widest point. You'll find it in Polk County. The nearest mapped water is Lake Annie, 5 mi to the west.
Spring puts largemouth bass in skinny water — 2 to 10 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 3 to 11 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 11 ft. Grass flat 2 is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 2 ft, rated prime for spring largemouth bass. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Grass flat 2 (2 ft) | Spinnerbait, Chatterbait |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Contour break 3 (6 ft) | Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Grass flat 2 (2 ft) | Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft | midday | Contour break 3 (6 ft) | Blade bait, Jigging spoon |
Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 3 to 11 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 11 ft. Top water on the chart: Grass flat 2, a weed flat in the 2 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | Grass flat 2 (2 ft) | 1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings) |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Grass flat 2 (2 ft) | Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 18 ft | midday | Contour break 3 (6 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deepest hole (11 ft) | Tiny spoon |
In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 3 to 11 ft before dropping to 3 to 11 ft for winter. Winter crappie concentrate at Deepest hole, a prime-rated deep basin around 11 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Grass flat 2 (2 ft) | 1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Contour break 3 (6 ft) | Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 20 ft | dawn | Contour break 3 (6 ft) | Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2") |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft | midday | Deepest hole (11 ft) | Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon |
Spring puts channel catfish in skinny water — 3 to 11 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 3 to 11 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 11 ft. Deepest hole is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for winter channel catfish. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 ft | dusk | Grass flat 2 (2 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 25 ft | night & dusk | Deepest hole (11 ft) | |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dusk | Deepest hole (11 ft) | |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 40 ft | midday | Deepest hole (11 ft) |
11 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deepest hole, around 11 ft, is the deepest of them.
Access data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — community-mapped launches. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Florida waters are set by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission — and special regulations can apply to Lake Pierce specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Florida fishing regulations →
Lake Pierce is about 11 ft (3 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish on Lake Pierce.
Grass flat 2 is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For largemouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Lake Pierce is regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Check the official Florida regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Polk County fishing maps (34 charts). Browse all Florida fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Depth data: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Hydroacoustic lake surveys. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.