Lake Gem is a round lake on the north side of Winter Haven, Florida, United States. It is tiny and has a surface area of 3.15-acre (12,700 m2). On its north side is residential housing. On its east, west and south, it is bordered by trees. It is just north of the Polk State College campus. 11th Street Northeast passes 50 feet (15 m) to the east of Lake Gem.[1][2][3]

Lake Gem
Location of Lake Gem in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Gem in Florida, USA.
Lake Gem
Location of Lake Gem in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Gem in Florida, USA.
Lake Gem
LocationWinter Haven, Florida
Coordinates28°02′02″N 81°42′40″W / 28.0339°N 81.7112°W / 28.0339; -81.7112
TypeNatural freshwater lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length475 feet (145 m)
Max. width425 feet (130 m)
Surface area3.15 acres (1.27 ha)
Surface elevation138 feet (42 m)

Lake Gem has no public boat ramp or swimming beach. The only public access is along the strip of land bordering 11th Street. The Hook and Bullet website says Lake Gem contains largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Fishing Works website, at http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/polk/winter-haven/lake-gem/ .
  2. ^ Polk County Water Atlas, at http://www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu/lake/default.asp?wbodyatlas=lake&wbodyid=160603 .
  3. ^ Kharebashvili, Nia (2023-02-24). "A Thermal Gem of the New Mexico Highlands". Traxplorio. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  4. ^ Hook and Bullet website, at http://www.hookandbullet.com/fishing-lake-gem-winter-haven-fl/ .