Located in Highlands County, Lake Istokpoga stretches over 27,692 acres. It is 10 miles long and five miles wide with banks full of interesting nooks and crannies to explore. Though fairly large, the lake has an average depth of about four feet with ten feet at the deepest parts, providing some danger to the boaters. Air boats, pontoons, and bass boats are the safest for fishing. Regardless of the shallow depth, there is quite heavy boat traffic on the lake, and there are a few boat ramps scattered around. Lake Istokpoga is teeming with black crappie, bluegill, sunfish, and largemouth bass. A number of fish camps around the lake have campsites with cabin rentals, hookups, and fishing trips. The lake is also home to a large number of bird species such as snowy egrets, bald eagles, and ospreys. Map

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