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Fishing in Orange County, Florida
Seat: Orlando. FWC Northeast region.
- 40launches
- 18lakes
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Orange County, Florida
Fishing around Orange County
Orlando is the seat of Orange County, which falls in the FWC Northeast region. By Census count, Orange County has 903 square miles of land against 100 of water. The FWC inventory counts 40 open public launches in Orange County, 40 fresh and 0 salt.
Orange County has 18 lakes with an FWC fishing page, the largest being Lake Apopka. The heaviest freshwater state record from Orange County is a 9.44 pound florida gar caught in 2001.
40public launches
18FWC lakes
33shops and marinas
3rivers with access
Map
Map of Orange County fishing access
FWC boat ramp inventory, pier finder and lake sites, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Fresh water in Orange County
- Lake Apopka3 ramps
- Lake Poinsett1 ramp
- Johns Lake3 ramps
- Lake Beauclair2 ramps
- Lake Fairview401 acres, 1 ramp
- Lake Carlton0 ramps
- Clear Lake339 acres, 0 ramps
- Turkey Lake323 acres, 0 ramps
- Starke Lake1 ramp
- Lake Baldwin225 acres, 1 ramp
- Lake Lawne156 acres, 1 ramp
- Lake Underhill147 acres, 1 ramp
- Lake Ivanhoe125 acres, 2 ramps
- Hal Scott Preserve Lake17 acres, 1 ramp
- Shadow Bay Park Ponds0 ramps
- Bear Creek Park Pond0 ramps
- Lake Santiago5 acres, 0 ramps
- Barnett Park Frog Pond1 ramp
Launches
Public ramps across Orange County
Orange County fresh water (40)
- Bill Breeze Park Boat RampStarke Lake, 2 lane ramp, 17 trailer spaces
- Bywater Public Boat RampLake Jessamine, 1 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces
- City of Belle Isle Perkins Boat Ramp (RESIDENT PERMIT REQUIRED)Lake Conway – South, 1 lane ramp, fee, 5 trailer spaces
- City of Belle Isle Venitian Boat Ramp (RESIDENT PERMIT REQUIRED)Lake Conway – North, 1 lane ramp, fee
- Dinky Dock Park Boat RampLake Virginia, 1 lane ramp, fee, 7 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Fern Creek Public Boat RampLittle Lake Conway, 1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces
- Fort Maitland Park Boat Ramp (Permit Required)Lake Maitland, 1 lane ramp, fee, 12 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Gaston Edwards Park Lake Ivanhoe Boat RampLake Ivanhoe, 2 lane ramp, 5 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Gaston Edwards Park Paddlecraft Launch DockLake Ivanhoe, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- George Barker Jr. Park Clear Lake Boat RampClear Lake, 1 lane ramp, free, 24 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Gilbert McQueen Park Lake Mann Boat RampLake Mann, 2 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Gordon Barnett Park Boat RampLake Lawne, 2 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Hal Scott Regional Preserve (Launch Permit Required – No Motors)Hal Scott Regional Preserve Lake, 1 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces
- Highway 50 Public Boat RampSt. Johns River, 1 lane ramp, free, 10 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Johns Lake Conservation Area – Canoe/Kayak Launch DockJohns Lake, paddle launch, free
- Kelly Park / Rock Springs Camp Joy Paddlecraft LaunchWekiva River – Rock Springs Run, paddle launch, fee
- Kings Landing Canoe OutfittersWekiva River – Rock Springs Run, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Lake Baldwin – Fleet Peoples Park Boat Ramp (No Gasoline Motors)Lake Baldwin, 1 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lake Down Public Boat Ramp (No Parking)Lake Down, 2 lane ramp, free, portable toilet
- Lake Fairview Park Boat RampLake Fairview, 2 lane ramp, free, 16 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lake Underhill Park Boat RampLake Underhill, 2 lane ramp, fee, 11 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lakeview Park Public Boat Ramp – Winter GardenLake Apopka, 1 lane ramp, free, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Magnolia Park Boat RampLake Apopka, 2 lane ramp, free, 13 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Moss Park – Lake Hart Boat RampLake Hart, 2 lane ramp, fee, 28 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Moss Park – Lake Hart Paddlecraft LaunchLake Hart, paddle launch, fee, 28 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Moss Park – Lake Mary Jane Boat RampLake Mary Jane, 1 lane ramp, fee, 6 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Prairie Lake Park Non-Motorized Boat LaunchPrairie Lake (Ocoee), paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- R. D. Keene Public Boat RampLake Palmer, 2 lane ramp, fee, 47 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Randolph Street Public Boat RampLittle Lake Conway, 1 lane ramp, free, 14 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- St. Johns River at Highway 50 Airboat Only RampSt. Johns River, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces
- Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area – Jim Creek Canoe/Kayak AccessJim Creek – St Johns River, paddle launch, fee
- Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area – Lake Charlie Canoe/Kayak AccessLake Charlie, paddle launch, fee
- Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area – Lake Peek-A-Boo Canoe/Kayak AccessLake Peek-A-Boo, paddle launch, fee
- Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area – Long Bluff Canoe/Kayak AccessSaint Johns River, paddle launch, fee
- Trimble Park Public RampLake Beauclair, 2 lane ramp, free, 17 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Tucker Recreational Park and Nature Preserve – Kayak LaunchJohns Lake, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Warren Park Paddlecraft Launch DockLake Lake Conway, paddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Wekiwa Springs State Park Canoe LaunchWekiva River, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Woodsmere Public Boat RampLake Jessamine, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
- Young Pine Community Park – Kayak Launch DockYoung Pine Park Lake, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, open and temporarily closed launches only.
Rivers
Rivers running through Orange County
- St. Johns River3 launches in Orange County
- Wekiva River3 launches in Orange County
- Econlockhatchee River1 launch in Orange County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns River Near Christmas, Fl | 6,030 cfs, 9.76 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| Taylor Creek Near Cocoa, Fl | 587 cfs, 21.84 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| Boggy Creek Near Taft, Fl | 93 cfs, 5.93 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| Lateral 101 At S-101, Near Lake Buena Vista, Fl | 38 cfs, 90.08 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| Lateral 410 At S-410 Near Vineland, Fl | 63 cfs, 95.31 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Stocking and records
Orange County stocking and state records
FWC stocking in Orange County
| Water | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake | 63,182 | Sunshine Bass Fingerlings (1 – 2 inches), Channel Catfish – Sub Adult (> 6 inches) |
| Bear Creek Park | 15,420 | Largemouth Bass Sub-Adults (> 6 inches), Channel Catfish – Sub Adult (> 6 inches) |
| Barnett Park | 14,870 | Largemouth Bass Sub-Adults (> 6 inches), Channel Catfish – Sub Adult (> 6 inches) |
| Starke Lake | 13,230 | Sunshine Bass Fingerlings (1 – 2 inches) |
| Bear Creek FMA | 7,000 | 2021 YC Channel Catfish Sub Adults |
| MLK Jr. Park (Lake Island Park) | 6,600 | Channel Catfish – Sub Adult (> 6 inches), Largemouth Bass: Sub-Adults (8” – 12”) |
| Lake Island Park FMA | 6,238 | 2021 YC Largemouth Bass Phase II, 2021 YC Channel Catfish Sub Adults |
| Bithlo Park | 4,350 | Channel Catfish – Sub Adult (> 6 inches), Largemouth Bass: Sub-Adults (8” – 12”) |
Orange County state records
| Species | Pounds | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Gar | 9.44 | 2001 |
FWC Completed Stockings reports 2021-22 to 2023-24 and FWC freshwater state records.
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Bait, boats and guides in Orange County
Bait shops in Orange County
- Bithlo Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Orlando
- Boat Outfittersbait and tackle, Ocoee
- Boone Bait Cobait and tackle, Winter Park
- Don Coffey Co Incbait and tackle, Orlando
- Get Hooked Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Ocoee
- Hookup Lures Inc, 44 W Illiana Stbait and tackle, Orlando
- Hookup Lures Inc, 2510 Forest Club Drbait and tackle, Orlando
- Orlando Outfittersbait and tackle, Orlando
- Palmer Feed Storebait and tackle, Orlando
- Ray's Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Winter Garden
- Save Green Outdoorsbait and tackle, Apopka
- Toole's Ace Hardware of Avalonbait and tackle, Orlando
- Toole's Ace Hardware of Conwaybait and tackle, Orlando
- Toole's Ace Hardware of Maitlandbait and tackle, Maitland
- Toole's Ace Hardware of Orlandobait and tackle, Orlando
- Toole's Ace Hardware of Winter Gardenbait and tackle, Winter Garden
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Orlando, 11955 E Colonial Drsporting goods store, Orlando
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Orlando, 6640 Eagle Watch Drivesporting goods store, Orlando
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Orlando, 3557 Gardens Ridge Waysporting goods store, Orlando
- Bass Pro Shops Orlandosporting goods store, Orlando
- Bayside Marinamarina,
- Contemporary Marinamarina,
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Orlando, 4615 Millenia Plaza Waysporting goods store, Orlando
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Orlando, 724 Herndon Avenuesporting goods store, Orlando
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Orlando, 1100 Alafaya Trailsporting goods store, Orlando
- Fort Wilderness Marinamarina,
- Herman Adam C & Marinamarina, Ocoee
- Lake Fairview Marinamarina, Orlando
- Marinas Poncemarina, Orlando
- Walt Disney World Watercraft Marina & Drydockmarina, Bay Lake
Guide services, Orange County
- #1 Tom and Jerrys Fishing Charters/Orlandofreshwater guide, Orlando, (321) 689-8918
- A Pro Bass Guide Servicefreshwater guide, Winter Garden, (407) 877-9676
- Acebassguidefreshwater guide, Orlando, (321) 695-5042
- Adventure Guide Servicefreshwater guide, Gotha, (407) 296-6570
- Aqua Therapy Chartersfreshwater guide, Orlando, (321) 297-4276
- Bass Challenger Guide Svc Incfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 273-8045
- Capt. Dennis Coxfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 423-0106
- Chuck's Guide Servicefreshwater guide, Winter Garden, (407) 580-8458
- Fleetwood Bass Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 443-7014
- GATORS BIG BASS GUIDE SERVICEfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 856-7961
- Ifish Orlando Inc.freshwater guide, Alafaya, (407) 943-7454
- Latitude 28 Fishingfreshwater guide, Alafaya, (352) 267-6059
- Orlando Bass Fishing Guidefreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 491-2251
- Orlando Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 476-7926
- Peacock Bass South- Guide Servicefreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 363-0009
- Pier 3 Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Apopka, (407) 886-6943
- Spectacular View Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Alafaya, (407) 489-3399
- iOutdoor Fishing Adventuresfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 392-4593
Nearby
Around Orange County
Orange County towns
- Orlandopop. 307,573
- Alafayapop. 92,452
- Pine Hillspop. 66,111
- Horizon Westpop. 58,101
- Apopkapop. 54,873
Next door to Orange County
- Seminole County17 miles northeast
- Lake County29 miles northwest
- Osceola County33 miles south
- Volusia County39 miles north
Gallery
Places pictured near Orange County
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Answers
Before you fish in Orange County
Where can I launch a boat in Orange County?
40 open public launches in the FWC inventory, 40 fresh and 0 salt.
What is the biggest lake in Orange County?
Lake Apopka.
Are there piers in Orange County?
Not in Orange County; it is an inland county.
What region of Florida is Orange County?
The Northeast region for fresh water.
Where is tackle in Orange County?
33 listings, such as Academy Sports + Outdoors Orlando, Academy Sports + Outdoors Orlando and Academy Sports + Outdoors Orlando.
Can I hire a guide in Orange County?
18 guides give Orange County as home.
Does FWC stock fish in Orange County?
Yes, at 27 sites in the years on file.
Where is Orange County government based?
Orlando.
Which license do I need in Orange County?
Yes, a Florida freshwater or saltwater license for the water you fish, at 16 and older unless exempt.