Crystal Lake is one of a large number lakes of the same name in the world, including six others in Polk County, Florida. This lake is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) west of Davenport, Florida, and north of Haines City, Florida. It has a 14.38-acre (58,200 m2) surface area and is shaped like a backwards comma. Crystal lake, a natural freshwater lake, is in a hilly area and is northwest of the intersection of Sanders Road and US Highway 27. It is in the vicinity of a large housing development and a fountain has been placed in it. On the east Crystal Lake is bordered by US 27. On the north it is bordered by a citrus grove and pastureland. From the northwest to the southwest the lake is bordered by houses and a pasture is on the southeast.[1][2][3][4]
| Crystal Lake | |
|---|---|
  Crystal Lake  Crystal Lake | |
| Location | Polk County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°09′37″N 81°38′29″W / 28.1603°N 81.6415°W |
| Type | natural freshwater lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1,245 feet (379 m) |
| Max. width | 870 feet (270 m) |
| Surface area | 14.38 acres (6 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 125 feet (38 m) |
The edges of this lake are somewhat swampy and it has no swimming areas, public or private. It has no public or private boat ramps. The only public access to the lake is along the right of way along US 27. The Hook and Bullet website says Crystal Lake contains yellow perch, white perch and smallmouth bass.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Crystal Lake" (coordinates 28.1603, -81.6415) in Wikimapia website, http://www.wikimapia.org .
- ^ Fishing Works website, http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/polk/gum-lake/crystal-lake/ .
- ^ Polk County Water Atlas, http://www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu/lake/default.asp?wbodyatlas=lake&wbodyid=160228 .
- ^ Hook and Bullet website, http://www.hookandbullet.com/fishing-crystal-lake-davenport-fl/ .
- ^ Hook and Bullet website.