Starke Lake Fishing
Orange County, FWC Northeast region.
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An angler's guide to Starke Lake
Starke Lake lies in Orange County and is managed from the FWC Northeast regional office. Starke Lake has no published FWC size; it maps to roughly 225 acres. The closest town is Ocoee, about under a mile from the middle of the lake. Starke Lake carries fish management area status (open to fishing).
Starke Lake has 1 public ramp in the FWC inventory; 0 charge no fee. Stocking reports show 13,230 fish released into Starke Lake.
From the FWC page for Starke Lake
This season on Starke Lake
“If the fish are active try a crankbait that runs between 4 and 8 feet but make sure you bring a lure retriever.”
“Good baits on these attractors include Carolina and Texas-rigged worms.”
“FWC has supported that initiative by stocking Starke lake with Bass in December 2025, and Hybrid Striped Bass in April 2026.”
“Schooling bass may also be present in the early morning or late evening hours.”
Quoted from the FWC fishing forecast: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
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- Bill Breeze Park Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, 17 trailer spaces
Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.
Fishing rules for Starke Lake
Extra FWC rules for Starke Lake, Orange County:
- Open to fishing
- Cast nets and minnow seines are prohibited
- No bag limit for channel catfish
- Starke Lake: Statewide regulations except panfish bag limit of 20 and possession of cast nets is prohibited. For convenience, all the regulations have been posted in informational kiosks at the city of Ocoee boat ramp and at the fishing pier
| 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.
What FWC put in Starke Lake
| Site | Fiscal year | Species | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starke Lake | 2023-24 | 13,230 Sunshine Bass Fingerlings (1 – 2 inches) | 13,230 |
FWC Completed Stockings reports, fiscal years 2021-22 to 2023-24. Florida stocking by county.
Starke Lake next to its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres (FWC) | Public ramps | TrophyCatch bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starke Lake | 1 | |||
| Barnett Park Frog Pond | 6 miles east | 1 | ||
| Lake Apopka | 6 miles northwest | 3 | ||
| Lake Lawne | 6 miles east | 156 | 1 | |
| Turkey Lake | 6 miles southeast | 323 | 0 | |
| Shadow Bay Park Ponds | 6 miles southeast | 0 |
Near Starke Lake
More fresh water near Starke Lake
- Barnett Park Frog Pond6 miles east
- Lake Apopka6 miles northwest
- Lake Lawne6 miles east
- Turkey Lake6 miles southeast
- Shadow Bay Park Ponds6 miles southeast
Closest bait to Starke Lake
- Herman Adam C & Marinamarina, Ocoee, under a mile
- Boat Outfittersbait and tackle, Ocoee, 1 mile
- Get Hooked Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Ocoee, 1 mile
- Don Coffey Co Incbait and tackle, Orlando, 3 miles
- Ray's Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Winter Garden, 3 miles
- Toole's Ace Hardware of Winter Gardenbait and tackle, Winter Garden, 3 miles
Hire a guide near Starke Lake
- Ifish Orlando Inc.freshwater guide, Alafaya, (407) 943-7454
- GATORS BIG BASS GUIDE SERVICEfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 856-7961
- Bass Challenger Guide Svc Incfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 273-8045
- Spectacular View Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Alafaya, (407) 489-3399
- iOutdoor Fishing Adventuresfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 392-4593
- Orlando Fishing Chartersfreshwater guide, Orlando, (407) 476-7926
Towns around Starke Lake
- Pine Hills4 miles
- Apopka9 miles
- Horizon West10 miles
Where Starke Lake sits by county
- Orange Countyseat: Orlando
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Species to look for at Starke Lake
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Quick answers for Starke Lake
Where is Starke Lake?
In Orange County, about under a mile from Ocoee.
What is the acreage of Starke Lake?
FWC lists no size for Starke Lake.
How many ramps does Starke Lake have?
FWC lists 1 ramp.
What species live in Starke Lake?
No species list is posted for Starke Lake.
Are there trophy bass in Starke Lake?
Starke Lake has no TrophyCatch count on its FWC page.
Are there special fishing rules on Starke Lake?
Yes. Open to fishing
Can I fish Starke Lake without a license?
Yes, a freshwater license unless exempt, and residents pay $17 a year.
What does FWC stock in Starke Lake?
13,230 fish went in during the years on file.
Is Starke Lake low right now?
No public gauge reports for Starke Lake.