Best fishing near Lake Wales
26 fishing spots · 26 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Lake Wales, Florida — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 26 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Shipp Lake
Good
11.9 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Shipp Lake is located in Polk County, Florida, and is known for its abundant fishing opportunities. Popular fish species include largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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#2
Lake Easy
Good
3.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 74°F
Lake Easy is a 315-acre freshwater lake located in Polk County, Florida, USA. This lake is known for its abundance of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#3
Blue Lake
Good
3.4 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 74°F
Blue Lake is a great fishing spot in Florida that offers anglers the chance to catch a variety of fish species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker, catfish, and…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#4
Lake Pierce
Good
6.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 74°F
Lake Pierce is located in Polk County, Florida, USA and is known for its excellent fishing. Fish species in the lake include largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#5
Lake Rosalie
Good
11.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 74°F
Lake Rosalie is located in Central Florida and is known for its excellent bass fishing. The lake is also home to bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#6
Lake Hatchineha
Good
13.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 74°F
Lake Hatchineha is a popular fishing spot in Florida, USA. The lake is known for its abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. Other fish species that can be found in…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#7
Lake Annie
Good
6.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 74°F
Lake Annie is a popular freshwater fishing destination in Florida, USA. The lake is known for its abundance of species such as largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and redear…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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#8
Eagle Lake
Good
12.6 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Eagle Lake is located in Polk County, Florida, and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#9
Lake Fannie
Good
12.7 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Lake Fannie is located in Polk County, Florida and is a popular fishing destination. Fish species in the lake include largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#10
Lake Cannon
Good
13.9 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Lake Cannon is an excellent fishing destination in Florida, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. Nearby…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#11
Lake Rochelle
Good
14.5 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 75°F
Lake Rochelle is a popular freshwater fishing spot in Florida, USA. The lake is home to various fish species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Visitors can…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#12
Lake Reedy
Good
12.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 74°F
Lake Reedy is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA, with a variety of fish species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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#13
Lake Marion
Good
12.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Patchy Fog · 75°F
Lake Marion is a prime fishing area in Florida, USA. The lake is home to several fish species, including largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and catfish. The area also…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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#14
Lake Aurora
Good
7.4 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 74°F
Lake Aurora is a 120-acre freshwater lake located in Highlands County, Florida. It is known for its abundant fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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#15
Tiger Lake
Good
13.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 74°F
The Tiger Lake fishing area is located in central Florida and is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby activities include…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
Fishing near Lake Wales
The Lake Wales area has 26 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Lake Wales
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.