Florida lakes

Lake Fairview Fishing

Orange County, FWC Northeast region, 401 acres.

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Orange County, Florida

Fishing on Lake Fairview

Lake Fairview sits in Orange County, in the FWC Northeast region. By the FWC count it covers 401 acres. The closest town is Eatonville, about 2 miles from the middle of the lake.

Launch options at Lake Fairview: 1 public ramp, 1 free. Hatchery trucks delivered 400 fish to Lake Fairview in the years on file.

401acres (FWC)
1public ramps
400fish stocked
Launch sites

Where to launch on Lake Fairview

  • Lake Fairview Park Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 16 trailer spaces, flush toilet

Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.

Rules

Limits on Lake Fairview

On Lake Fairview, FWC adds these rules:

  • Lake Fairview (401 acres): Statewide regulations apply
SpeciesStatewide daily bagLength rule
Florida bass5only one 16 in or longer
Black crappie25none statewide
Bluegill and other panfish50 combinednone statewide

FWC freshwater regulations, 2026-27 season, checked October 2026. All Florida limits and license prices.

Stocking

Stocking history for Lake Fairview

SiteFiscal yearSpeciesTotal
Lake Fairview2023-24400 Triploid Grass Carp400

FWC Completed Stockings reports, fiscal years 2021-22 to 2023-24. Florida stocking by county.

Compare

How Lake Fairview compares with nearby lakes

LakeDistanceAcres (FWC)Public rampsTrophyCatch bass
Lake Fairview4011
Lake Ivanhoe3 miles southeast1252
Lake Lawne3 miles southwest1561
Barnett Park Frog Pond3 miles southwest1
Lake Baldwin5 miles east2251
Clear Lake5 miles south3390
Nearby

Around Lake Fairview

Nearby lakes to Lake Fairview

  • Lake Ivanhoe3 miles southeast
  • Lake Lawne3 miles southwest
  • Barnett Park Frog Pond3 miles southwest
  • Lake Baldwin5 miles east
  • Clear Lake5 miles south

Shops that serve Lake Fairview

  • Lake Fairview Marinamarina, Orlando, under a mile
  • West Marine Orlando, 670 Lee Rdsporting goods store, Orlando, 1 mile
  • Boone Bait Cobait and tackle, Winter Park, 2 miles
  • Hookup Lures Inc, 2510 Forest Club Drbait and tackle, Orlando, 2 miles
  • Toole's Ace Hardware of Maitlandbait and tackle, Maitland, 3 miles
  • Palmer Feed Storebait and tackle, Orlando, 4 miles

Guides who fish Lake Fairview

Nearest towns to Lake Fairview

  • Pine Hills4 miles
  • Apopka11 miles
  • Lake Mary13 miles

County guides for Lake Fairview

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Answers

Lake Fairview questions and answers

Where is Lake Fairview located?

In Orange County, about 2 miles from Eatonville.

How big is Lake Fairview?

About 401 acres by the FWC figure.

Can I put a boat in at Lake Fairview?

1 ramp, all listed on this page.

What bites in Lake Fairview?

FWC lists no species for Lake Fairview.

Has Lake Fairview produced bass over 8 pounds?

FWC posts no TrophyCatch tally for Lake Fairview.

Does Lake Fairview have its own limits?

Yes. Lake Fairview (401 acres): Statewide regulations apply.

Do I need a license to fish Lake Fairview?

Anglers 16 and up need a freshwater license ($17 a year for residents) unless exempt.

Are fish released into Lake Fairview?

Yes, 400 fish over the fiscal years listed.

Is there a gauge on Lake Fairview?

There is no live gauge on Lake Fairview; FWC forecasts note low water.

Load up for Lake Fairview

Every Florida limit is on the license page.