Lake Panasoffkee Florida Map

About Lake Panasoffkee, Florida

Lake Panasoffkee is a locality in Sumter County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,768. The population density is 406.3 people per km². Lake Panasoffkee is located at 28.7558°N, 82.0948°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33538.

Lake Panasoffkee breathes with a quiet, expansive spirit, its broad, shallow waters mirroring the vast Florida sky in a hazy, watercolor wash. It lies 13.7 miles west-south-west of Leesburg, FL (from Leesburg, FL: bearing 254°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-west of Wildwood. The air here, thick with the scent of damp earth and sun-baked cypress, carries the hum of insects and the distant cry of egrets, a constant, gentle chorus to the languid pace of life. Around its edges, dense stands of saw palmetto and live oak, draped with Spanish moss like ancient beards, give way to reedy marshes where unseen creatures rustle and stir. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, casts a golden benediction upon the water, transforming the surface into a shifting mosaic of light and shadow, a testament to the enduring, untamed beauty of this central Florida expanse. The history of Lake Panasoffkee is inextricably linked to the fertile land and the rich aquatic life it sustains, a legacy that has shaped its economy for generations. Once a vital artery for steamboat travel and a hub for the timber industry, the area now finds its livelihood in agriculture, with citrus groves and cattle ranches dotting the surrounding terrain, their productivity drawn from the generous, if sometimes unpredictable, rainfall. The lake itself remains a focal point, drawing anglers and boaters who seek its plentiful bass and bream, a simple, time-honored pursuit that connects contemporary visitors to the enduring spirit of this place, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of everyday existence.

About This Lake Panasoffkee Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lake Panasoffkee and Sumter County.

Detailed location data for Lake Panasoffkee includes the ZIP code (33585), telephone area code (407, 321), county seat of Sumter County (Bushnell), and school district assignment (Sumter County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lake Panasoffkee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.