Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Key Lake fishing
Key Lake fishing is stocked with Bluegill, Sunshine Bass, and Channel Catfish on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth bass and Black crappie. It is stocked 3 times in 2025. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass.
- Last stocked
- FY 2025
- Channel Catfish
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 3 (+2 also recorded)
- Elevation
- 94.7 ft
Fish at Key Lake
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2025 Best: dusk, night Sunshine Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2025
Last stocked FY 2025 · 1 plant
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guideHow Key Lake is stocked
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | Channel Catfish | 775 | – | report |
| FY 2025 | Sunshine Bass | 1,500 | – | report |
| FY 2025 | Bluegill | 6,200 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Fort Meade, FL
Florida Fishing Trail pit lake on Mosaic FMA near Fort Meade. Free daily permit at the Mosaic creel station (usually Fri-Mon; quotas posted).
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Key Lake?
Fishing Key Lake is as likely for Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Sunshine Bass. Each accounts for 1 of 3 plants on record. Bluegill was last stocked FY 2025. Channel Catfish was last stocked FY 2025. Sunshine Bass was last stocked FY 2025. Largemouth bass and Black crappie are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Key Lake stocked?
Last stocked FY 2025. It is stocked 3 times in 2025.
How do you get on Key Lake?
The nearest town is Fort Meade, FL. Florida Fishing Trail pit lake on Mosaic FMA near Fort Meade. Free daily permit at the Mosaic creel station (usually Fri-Mon; quotas posted).