Lake Harris Fishing
Lake County, FWC Northeast region.
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Fishing Lake Harris
You will find Lake Harris in Lake County, part of the FWC Northeast region. No official acreage is published for Lake Harris, though the mapped outline spans roughly 18,416 acres. The closest town is Tavares, about 3 miles from the middle of the lake. Lake Harris is part of the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Expect Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, sunshine bass and channel catfish in Lake Harris, per FWC. Lake Harris has 8 public ramps in the FWC inventory; 6 charge no fee. Stocking reports show 428,234 fish released into Lake Harris.
FWC notes on Lake Harris
How FWC says to fish Lake Harris
“The Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake and Orange Counties is comprised of 8 primary lakes (Apopka, Harris, Griffin*, Eustis, Dora, Beauclair, Carlton, and Yale) totaling about 75,000 acres.”
Quoted from the FWC site page: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
Current FWC forecast for Lake Harris
“Many lakes in the Harris Chain are good for crappie, but recently, Lakes Harris and Griffin have been some of the best.”
Quoted from the FWC fishing forecast: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
Launching at Lake Harris
- Banana Cove Marina and RV Park1 lane ramp, fee, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Hickory Point Recreational Facility12 lane ramp, free, 90 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lake Harris Lodge1 lane ramp, fee, 6 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Leesburg Ski Beach Park Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Leesburg Ski Beach Park Kayak Launch Dockpaddle launch, free, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Singletary Park Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 34 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Sparks Village Public Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, free
- Venetian Gardens Public Boat Ramp4 lane ramp, free, 32 trailer spaces, flush toilet
Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.
What bites in Lake Harris
Keeping fish from Lake Harris
No special FWC rules are listed for Lake Harris, so statewide freshwater limits apply.
| 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.
FWC stocking at Lake Harris
| Site | Fiscal year | Species | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Harris | 2021-22, 2022-23 | 116,132 2022 YC Striped Bass Hybrids; 110,000 Striped Bass Hybrids (Sunshine Bass) | 226,132 |
| Harris | 2023-24 | 202,102 Sunshine Bass Fingerlings (1 – 2 inches) | 202,102 |
FWC Completed Stockings reports, fiscal years 2021-22 to 2023-24. Florida stocking by county.
Tournaments on Lake Harris
Bass tournament dates and results for Lake Harris are on its tournament page.
Nearby lakes compared with Lake Harris
| Lake | Distance | Acres (FWC) | Public ramps | TrophyCatch bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Harris | 8 | |||
| Little Lake Harris | 4 miles southeast | 3 | ||
| Lake Dora | 7 miles east | 3 | ||
| Lake Eustis | 8 miles northeast | 4 | ||
| Lake Griffin | 8 miles north | 16,505 | 9 | |
| Lake Carlton | 9 miles east | 0 |
Beyond Lake Harris
Neighboring lakes to Lake Harris
- Little Lake Harris4 miles southeast
- Lake Dora7 miles east
- Lake Eustis8 miles northeast
- Lake Griffin8 miles north
- Lake Carlton9 miles east
Tackle shops close to Lake Harris
- Fisherman's Cove RV Park & Resortmarina, Tavares, 3 miles
- Flint Creek Outfittersbait and tackle, Tavares, 3 miles
- Banana Cove Marinamarina, Tavares, 3 miles
- Dead River Marina Incmarina, Tavares, 5 miles
- Leesburg City-Venetian Cove Marinamarina, Leesburg, 5 miles
- Pollard Bait Cobait and tackle, Leesburg, 5 miles
Guide services near Lake Harris
- Black Bass Fishing Resortfreshwater guide, Leesburg, (352) 314-2123
- South Moon Fishing Campfreshwater guide, Astor, (386) 749-2383
- Captain Bach Chartersfreshwater guide, Astor, (407) 766-3396
- Swamp Rat Fishing Adventuresfreshwater guide, Astor, (386) 860-5464
- Gino Losi Central Florida Bass Guidefreshwater guide, Sorrento, (407) 715-1611
Communities near Lake Harris
- Tavares3 miles
- Leesburg6 miles
- Eustis11 miles
Lake Harris by county
- Lake Countyseat: Tavares
Fishing Lake Harris: common questions
What county is Lake Harris in?
In Lake County, about 3 miles from Tavares.
How many acres is Lake Harris?
No official acreage is published for Lake Harris.
Are there public boat ramps on Lake Harris?
FWC lists 8 ramps.
What should I fish for on Lake Harris?
Mainly Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, sunshine bass and channel catfish, per FWC.
How big do bass get in Lake Harris?
FWC posts no TrophyCatch tally for Lake Harris.
What are the rules on Lake Harris?
No special FWC rule covers Lake Harris.
What license covers Lake Harris?
Yes, the resident annual freshwater license costs $17.
Is Lake Harris stocked?
Yes, 428,234 fish over the fiscal years listed.
How do I check Lake Harris levels?
There is no live gauge on Lake Harris; FWC forecasts note low water.
Plan a trip to Lake Harris
Buy a license online before you go.