Cypress Lake Fishing
Osceola County, FWC Northeast region.
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Photo, nearby stand in for Cypress Lake: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Cypress Lake fishing overview
In the FWC Northeast region, Cypress Lake lies within Osceola County. Cypress Lake has no FWC acreage; mapping shows about 3,010 acres of water. The closest town is St. Cloud, about 11 miles from the middle of the lake. Cypress Lake is part of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. FWC runs Cypress Lake as a fish management area (open to fishing).
The FWC ramp inventory has 1 public ramp on Cypress Lake, 1 of them free.
Ramps and launches on Cypress Lake
- Lake Cypress Public Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, flush toilet
Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.
Rules on Cypress Lake
Lakes Tohopekaliga (West Lake Tohopekaliga), Cypress, Hatchineha, and Kissimmee, Osceola and Polk counties has its own FWC rule list:
- Lake Cypress (4,097 acres)
- Lake Hatchineha (6,665 acres)
- Lake Kissimmee (34,948 acres) Fishing Forecast
- Open to fishing
- No bag limit for channel catfish
- Nongame fish may be taken by castnets, dip nets, seines, trotlines, set lines, bush hooks, and traps as specified in Rules 68A-23.002, 68A-23.003 and 68A-23.004, F.A.C
| Species | Statewide daily bag | Length rule |
|---|---|---|
| Florida bass | 5 | only one 16 in or longer |
| Black crappie | 25 | none statewide |
| Bluegill and other panfish | 50 combined | none statewide |
FWC freshwater regulations, 2026-27 season, checked October 2026. All Florida limits and license prices.
Cypress Lake side by side with nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres (FWC) | Public ramps | TrophyCatch bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Lake | 1 | |||
| Lake Hatchineha | 7 miles southwest | 1 | ||
| Lake Tohopekaliga | 10 miles northwest | 18,810 | 11 | 608 |
| Lake Kissimmee | 13 miles south | 34,948 | 7 | |
| Lake Jackson | 15 miles southeast | 1,020 | 1 | |
| East Lake Tohopekaliga | 15 miles north | 11,968 | 2 |
Next to Cypress Lake
Lakes near Cypress Lake
- Lake Hatchineha7 miles southwest
- Lake Tohopekaliga10 miles northwest
- Lake Kissimmee13 miles south
- Lake Jackson15 miles southeast
- East Lake Tohopekaliga15 miles north
Where to buy bait near Cypress Lake
- Ouzo Baitsbait and tackle, Lake Wales, 8 miles
- Anglers Arsenalbait and tackle, Lake Wales, 8 miles
- Lake Toho Tackle Co Incbait and tackle, Saint Cloud, 9 miles
- West Lake Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Saint Cloud, 9 miles
- Wojo's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Saint Cloud, 12 miles
- Hidden Harbor C Amarina, Kissimmee, 12 miles
Freshwater guides around Cypress Lake
- East Lake Fish Campfreshwater guide, Kissimmee, (407) 348-2040
- Kissimmee Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Saint Cloud, (321) 287-3903
- Froglife Outdoors Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Kissimmee, (407) 361-4101
- On Point Bassfreshwater guide, Saint Cloud, (407) 760-4859
- Champion PRO Guide Servicesfreshwater guide, Kissimmee, (407) 935-9344
- Richardson's Fish Campfreshwater guide, Kissimmee, (407) 847-6754
Towns close to Cypress Lake
- Poinciana10 miles
- St. Cloud10 miles
- Kissimmee16 miles
County pages for Cypress Lake
- Osceola Countyseat: Kissimmee
What anglers ask about Cypress Lake
How do I find Cypress Lake?
In Osceola County, about 11 miles from St. Cloud.
What size is Cypress Lake?
FWC lists no size for Cypress Lake.
Where can I launch on Cypress Lake?
Yes, 1 ramp in the FWC inventory.
What fish are in Cypress Lake?
No species list is posted for Cypress Lake.
Does Cypress Lake have TrophyCatch bass?
Cypress Lake has no TrophyCatch count on its FWC page.
Do statewide limits apply on Cypress Lake?
Yes. Lake Cypress (4,097 acres)
Is a license required on Cypress Lake?
A freshwater license is required at 16 and up; it is $17 a year for residents.
Does FWC stock Cypress Lake?
The FWC reports show no stocking at Cypress Lake.
Where can I check the water level on Cypress Lake?
No public gauge reports for Cypress Lake.
Fish Cypress Lake this season
Check the limits and buy a license before you launch.