Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Lake O'Rourke fishing
Lake O'Rourke fishing is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Grass Carp 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
- Grass Carp
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 3 (+2 also recorded)
- Elevation
- 102.6 ft
Fish at Lake O'Rourke
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last FY 2025 Best: dusk, night Grass Carp 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 Lake O'Rourke is stocked
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | Grass Carp | 100 | – | report |
| FY 2025 | Channel Catfish | 1,375 | – | report |
| FY 2025 | Bluegill | 11,000 | – | 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 Lake O'Rourke?
Fishing Lake O'Rourke is as likely for Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Grass Carp. Each accounts for 1 of 3 plants on record. Bluegill was last stocked FY 2025. Channel Catfish was last stocked FY 2025. Grass Carp was last stocked FY 2025. Largemouth bass and Black crappie are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake O'Rourke stocked?
Last stocked FY 2025. It is stocked 3 times in 2025.
How do you get on Lake O'Rourke?
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).