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Lake Wales

Florida
1.21 km²
27.9015, -81.5726
9 species
NHD 112042861
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About Lake Wales

Lake Wales is a natural lake or pond in Florida, United States. It covers approximately 1.21 km² (300 acres). The lake centroid is located at 27.9015° N, 81.5726° W. 9 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Moderate
9 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Wales

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 46m
Dawn10:59
Sunrise11:22
Sunset23:08
Dusk23:31

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:29 – 12:22Excellent
  • Morning12:22 – 17:15Good
  • Midday17:15 – 20:08Calm
  • Afternoon20:08 – 22:08Good
  • Dusk22:08 – 00:01Excellent
  • Night00:01 – 10:29Good
Moon: 14% · waning↑ 08:25

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Wales?

Species you can expect in or near Lake Wales include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, Chain Pickerel, and others. The list is based on species present in Florida waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Lake Wales?

Lake Wales covers approximately 1.21 square kilometres (300 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Wales located?

Lake Wales is located in Florida, United States, with its centroid at 27.9015°, -81.5726°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF