Picnic Lake Fishing and Stocking
Polk County, Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports stockings here as yearly totals (Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass and Redear Sunfish), the latest for Fiscal year 2024-2025.
2024 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal year 2024-2025 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 1,000 | 1785/lb |
| Fiscal year 2024-2025 | Black Crappie | 13,500 | Not Reported |
2023 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal year 2023-2024 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 1,113 | 1113/lb. |
| Fiscal year 2023-2024 | Black Crappie | 13,593 | Not Reported |
| Fiscal year 2023-2024 | Bluegill | 10,000 | 622/lb |
| Fiscal year 2023-2024 | Redear Sunfish | 5,000 | 1100/lb |
| Fiscal year 2023-2024 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 8/lb |
| Fiscal year 2023-2024 | Channel Catfish | 1,525 | 6.1/lb. |
Other Stocked Waters in Polk County
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking information published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “Picnic Lake”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.