Lake Florence (Florida)

Lake Florence is a tear-shaped natural freshwater lake in east-central Winter Haven, Florida. This lake has a 72.59-acre (293,800 m2) surface area. It is surrounded on all but its east and northeast sides by residential areas. On the east it is bordered by woods and on the northeast it is bordered by a citrus grove.[1][2]

Lake Florence
Location of Lake Florence in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Florence in Florida, USA.
Lake Florence
Location of Lake Florence in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Florence in Florida, USA.
Lake Florence
LocationWinter Haven, Florida
Coordinates28°00′09″N 81°41′13″W / 28.0025°N 81.6870°W / 28.0025; -81.6870
Typenatural freshwater lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length2,445 feet (745 m)
Max. width2,105 feet (642 m)
Surface area72.59 acres (29 ha)
Surface elevation128 feet (39 m)

There is no public access to the shore of Lake Florence, so it has no public swimming areas or boat ramps. The Hook and Bullet website, however, says the lake contains largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie.[3]

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