Lake Poinsett

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 1
Species: 15

Lake Poinsett is a large, shallow lake covering over 5,000 acres in Brevard County, Florida. As the second-largest lake in Brevard County and the most expansive lake in the area, it stretches approximately 5 miles at its widest point. Lake Poinsett is part of the St. Johns River system, with waters flowing northward. The lake connects to Lake Florence and Barnett Lake through a channel on its eastern portion. At the extreme northwest corner of Lake Poinsett is Taylor Creek, a tributary of the St. Johns River. Known for its excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for largemouth bass and crappie, Lake Poinsett is considered one of the best bass fishing lakes on the St. Johns River south of Lake George.

Florida licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Lake Poinsett and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Blue Tilapia

Oreochromis aureus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Dollar Sunfish

Lepomis marginatus

Grass Pickerel

Esox americanus

Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

Redbreast Sunfish

Lepomis auritus

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Spotted Sunfish

Lepomis punctatus

Warmouth Sunfish

Lepomis gulosus

White Catfish

Ameiurus catus

Fish stocking schedule

All stockings · 3

Sunshine Bass38,107 fish2019–20
Hybrid Striped Bass58,650 fish2015–16
Hybrid Striped Bass42,602 fish2015–16

Source

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Poinsett. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

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Know where you can legally fish on Lake Poinsett

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Florida licenses and regulations

Florida Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Florida Fishing License

Youth under the age of 16 do not need a fishing license, although they must abide by all other fishing regulations such as gear type, bag and size limits. They may, however, be asked to provide proof of age.

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Florida Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Florida Stream Access Laws

Florida access law holds pretty close to the federal definition of navigability, but some state cases suggest that it’s a bit more lenient, and recognizes recreation as a determinant of what’s navigable. The public may use navigable waters up to the high water mark so long as they access through public lands. There are, however, some exceptions where submerged land was either granted into private control before statehood, or sold by the state into private hands.

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Take Lake Poinsett with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Lake Poinsett to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Lake Poinsett to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.