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Lake Pierce

Dundee, Florida — Polk County.

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3,856Surface acres
4Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 112041999).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Pierce is in Florida

The red circle marks Lake Pierce.

Fast facts

About Lake Pierce

  • County: Polk
  • Nearest city: Dundee (about 0.7 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 25 mi from Lakeland and 35 mi from Sebring, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Florida: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Florida

Official FWC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 4 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 22 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil, Whorled hydrilla and Giant salvinia recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Lake Pierce shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat Ramp (Boat launch)1Cherry Pocket Fish Camp (Boat launch)2Jennings' Resort Inc. (Boat launch)3Lake Pierce Public Boat Ramp (Limited Parking) (Boat launch)41 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat Ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Cherry Pocket Fish Camp
    Boat launch · Dundee
  3. 3Jennings' Resort Inc.
    Boat launch · Dundee
  4. 4Lake Pierce Public Boat Ramp (Limited Parking)
    Boat launch · Dundee

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 112041999), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Pierce

We found 22 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Pierce, 11 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Florida

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (27.9877, -81.5399). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Pierce. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Pierce

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    4 public access sites listed, 4 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating27.9663, -81.4986
    Cherry Pocket Fish CampDundeePrivate BusinessStand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock—FeeBoating
    Portable Toilet
    27.9955, -81.5434
    Jennings' Resort Inc.DundeePrivate BusinessStand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock—FeeBoating
    Portable Toilet
    28.0039, -81.5212
    Lake Pierce Public Boat Ramp (Limited Parking)DundeePolk CountyStand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock2 trailerNo feeBoating27.9768, -81.5419

    FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Pierce

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Pierce

    How big is Lake Pierce?

    Lake Pierce covers about 3,856 acres in Dundee, Florida (Polk County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Pierce?

    Yes. 4 public trailer launches are listed: Lake Pierce Public Boat Ramp (Limited Parking), Jennings' Resort Inc. and Cherry Pocket Fish Camp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Pierce?

    Yes. We list 22 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 11 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Pierce?

    Lake Pierce touches Dundee in Polk County, Florida.

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