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Lake Clay

Lake fishing  Florida · 06:38 - 17:40

Lake Clay is one of the lakes in Florida. Most people come here for Common Carp and Largemouth Bass.

Fair 28% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Carp Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, off season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
35%
83°
Fri
35%
82°
Sat
41%
80°
Best day
Sun
34%
78°
Mon
41%
71°
Tue
38%
76°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
67°F
Air temp
73°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
29.97 inHg → stable
Clouds
62.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:53–07:53 Dusk 16:25–18:25

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:34–09:34 Major period 19:34–21:34 Minor period 01:36–03:06 Minor period 14:01–15:31

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
73°
06:00
73°
07:00
73°
08:00
74°
09:00
77°
10:00
79°
11:00
81°
12:00
79°
13:00
78°
14:00
80°
15:00
79°
16:00
78°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
28%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, off season.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
14%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Common Carp and Largemouth Bass.

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common carp at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and strong scent for common carp.
Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

Lake Clay, on the north edge of Lake Placid, Florida, has a surface area of 353.33-acre (1,429,900 m2). Lake Clay is almost completely surrounded by residences. Only a few small grassy undeveloped areas exist around the lake. Blue Lake (Florida), a small round lake, is 610 feet (190 m) west of Lake Clay.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Clay?

Anglers here regularly land Common Carp and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Clay?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Clay?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Clay right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 83%.