Fishing lakes in Polk County
87 lakes on record in Polk County, Florida. Channel Catfish is stocked most often. The most recent plant was in fiscal year 2025 at Bonet Springs Park Lagoon. Lakeland and Fort Meade each have at least 2 lakes on this list as their nearest town.
- Most recent plant
- FY 2025
- Bonet Springs Park Lagoon
- Lakes
- 87
- Plants
- 514
- Species stocked
- 7
Lakes in Polk County
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Fishing near Lakeland
Stocked with Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Sunshine Bass, plus 4 more.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Lake | 34 plants | FY 2025 | |
| Picnic Lake | 32 plants | FY 2025 | |
| Fish Hook Lake | 5 plants | FY 2024 | |
| Lost Lake East | 3 plants | FY 2024 | |
| Shop Lake | 6 plants | FY 2024 | |
| Tenoroc FMA Lake B | 32 plants | FY 2022 |
Fishing near Fort Meade
Stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaic FMA SP12 North | 7 plants | FY 2020 | |
| Mosaic FMA SP12 South | 6 plants | FY 2020 | |
| Mosaic FMA S8 Pit West | 4 plants | FY 2016 |
Other lakes in Polk County
Species stocked in Polk County
| Species | Plants | Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 246 | 43 |
| Largemouth Bass | 103 | 29 |
| Bluegill | 53 | 33 |
| Grass Carp | 40 | 24 |
| Redear Sunfish | 30 | 25 |
| Crappie | 22 | 10 |
| Sunshine Bass | 20 | 8 |
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Common questions
Which lakes are in Polk County?
87 lakes in Polk County, Florida.
What fish are stocked most in Polk County?
Channel Catfish is stocked most often.
Which lake was stocked most recently?
The most recent plant was in fiscal year 2025 at Bonet Springs Park Lagoon.