Eagle Lake (Florida)

Eagle Lake
Overlooking Eagle Lake at sunset
Location of Eagle Lake in Florida, USA.
Location of Eagle Lake in Florida, USA.
Eagle Lake
Location of Eagle Lake in Florida, USA.
Location of Eagle Lake in Florida, USA.
Eagle Lake
LocationEagle Lake, Florida
Coordinates27°59′15″N 81°46′06″W / 27.9875°N 81.7684°W / 27.9875; -81.7684
Lake typenatural freshwater lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length1.7 miles (2.7 km)
Max. width1.0 mile (1.6 km)
Surface area647 acres (262 ha)
Average depth12.5 feet (3.8 m)
Max. depth31.7 feet (9.7 m)
Water volume3,673,831,467 US gallons (13.9 GL)
Surface elevation131 feet (40 m)

Eagle Lake, is an elongated lake in shape located in the northern portion of Eagle Lake, Florida. This lake is a natural freshwater lake with a 647-acre (2,620,000 m2) surface area.[1] Eagle Lake is bordered by residences of Eagle Lake and Polk County.[2]

The City of Eagle Lake maintains a boat ramp,[3] and recreation area on the Eastern shore of Eagle Lake. Eagle Avenue leads directly into the public parking and access areas. There is a swimming area available with a white sand beach, and a pavilion is available as well. Eagle Lake contains predominantly largemouth bass, as well as bluegill and crappie.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Eagle Lake". Polk County Water Atlas. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Eagle Lake Fishing in Polk County, Florida". Fishing Works. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Boat Ramps for Polk Lakes". The Ledger. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Eagle Lake Fishing". The Hook and Bullet. Retrieved 1 June 2013.