Lake Weir is a fresh-water lake located in southern Marion County, Florida.[2] Due to its large size and proximity, it is sometimes included with the Harris chain of lakes to the southeast, but is not directly hydrologically connected to them. It is connected to the west via a vegetation-filled canal to Little Lake Weir.

Lake Weir
View from Eastlake Weir
Location of Lake Weir in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Weir in Florida, USA.
Lake Weir
Location of Lake Weir in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Weir in Florida, USA.
Lake Weir
LocationMarion County, Florida
Coordinates29°01′N 81°56′W / 29.02°N 81.94°W / 29.02; -81.94
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area5,685 acres (23.01 km2) (9 mi2)
Average depth10–20 ft (3.0–6.1 m)
Max. depth34 ft (10 m)
Shore length138 mi (61 km)
Surface elevation52 ft (16 m)[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

The lake was named for Nathaniel A. Ware, a state land official of the frontier period, but a misspelling of his name was recorded. It supports much wildlife including fish, birds, and alligators. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was part of the territory of the town and province of the Acuera, a Timucuan-speaking indigenous tribe.[3]

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Weir
  2. ^ St. Johns River WMD Watershed Facts: CLW (Lake Weir).
  3. ^ Frisaro, Freida Ratliff (February 21, 1988). "Indian heritage runs deep throughout Central Florida". Ocala Star-Banner. p. 63. Retrieved June 6, 2015.