Lake Hatchineha Fishing
Osceola County, FWC Northeast region.
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Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region, Public domain
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Lake Hatchineha fishing overview
In the FWC Northeast region, Lake Hatchineha lies within Osceola County and Polk County. Lake Hatchineha has no published FWC size; it maps to roughly 6,611 acres. The closest town is Dundee, about 12 miles from the middle of the lake. Lake Hatchineha is part of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. Lake Hatchineha is managed as a fish management area (open to fishing).
Launch options at Lake Hatchineha: 1 public ramp, 0 free.
Ramps and launches on Lake Hatchineha
- Port Hatchineha Public Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, fee, 26 trailer spaces, flush toilet
Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.
How full is Lake Hatchineha
US Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (CWMS), reading for Oct 10, 2026. Retrieved Oct 10, 2026 6:36 pm ET.
Reading from USACE Jacksonville District CWMS (SFWMD data) for Lake Hatchineha.
Rules on Lake Hatchineha
Extra FWC rules for Lakes Tohopekaliga (West Lake Tohopekaliga), Cypress, Hatchineha, and Kissimmee, Osceola and Polk counties:
- 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.
Tournaments on Lake Hatchineha
Bass tournament dates and results for Lake Hatchineha are on its tournament page.
Lake Hatchineha side by side with nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres (FWC) | Public ramps | TrophyCatch bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hatchineha | 1 | |||
| Cypress Lake | 7 miles northeast | 1 | ||
| Lake Kissimmee | 12 miles southeast | 34,948 | 7 | |
| Lake Tohopekaliga | 13 miles north | 18,810 | 11 | 608 |
| Lake Weohyakapka | 14 miles south | 7,528 | 2 | 196 |
| Lake Jackson | 17 miles southeast | 1,020 | 1 |
Next to Lake Hatchineha
Lakes near Lake Hatchineha
- Cypress Lake7 miles northeast
- Lake Kissimmee12 miles southeast
- Lake Tohopekaliga13 miles north
- Lake Weohyakapka14 miles south
- Lake Jackson17 miles southeast
Where to buy bait near Lake Hatchineha
- Anglers Arsenalbait and tackle, Lake Wales, 4 miles
- Ouzo Baitsbait and tackle, Lake Wales, 4 miles
- Jennings' Resort Incbait and tackle, Polk, 7 miles
- Aloha Rainbow Marina, 3100 Canal Rdmarina, Lake Wales, 8 miles
- Shiners Unlimitedbait and tackle, Lake Wales, 10 miles
- Lake Haven Live Baitbait and tackle, Lake Wales, 11 miles
Freshwater guides around Lake Hatchineha
- 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 Lake Hatchineha
- Poinciana8 miles
- Lake Hamilton13 miles
- Lake Wales13 miles
County pages for Lake Hatchineha
- Osceola Countyseat: Kissimmee
- Polk Countyseat: Bartow
What anglers ask about Lake Hatchineha
Where is Lake Hatchineha?
In Osceola County and Polk County, about 12 miles from Dundee.
What is the acreage of Lake Hatchineha?
FWC lists no size for Lake Hatchineha.
How many ramps does Lake Hatchineha have?
1 ramp, all listed on this page.
What species live in Lake Hatchineha?
No species list is posted for Lake Hatchineha.
Are there trophy bass in Lake Hatchineha?
Lake Hatchineha has no TrophyCatch count on its FWC page.
Are there special fishing rules on Lake Hatchineha?
Yes. Lake Cypress (4,097 acres)
Can I fish Lake Hatchineha without a license?
Yes, a freshwater license unless exempt, and residents pay $17 a year.
What does FWC stock in Lake Hatchineha?
The FWC reports show no stocking at Lake Hatchineha.
Is Lake Hatchineha low right now?
The level box on this page reads USACE Jacksonville District CWMS (SFWMD data).