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 Overlooking Eagle Lake at sunset | |
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| Location | Eagle Lake, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°59′15″N 81°46′06″W / 27.9875°N 81.7684°W / 27.9875; -81.7684 |
| Lake type | natural freshwater lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1.7 miles (2.7 km) |
| Max. width | 1.0 mile (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 647 acres (262 ha) |
| Average depth | 12.5 feet (3.8 m) |
| Max. depth | 31.7 feet (9.7 m) |
| Water volume | 3,673,831,467 US gallons (13.9 GL) |
| Surface elevation | 131 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 m) surface area. Eagle Lake is bordered by residences of Eagle Lake and Polk County.
The City of Eagle Lake maintains a boat ramp, 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.
References
- "Eagle Lake". Polk County Water Atlas. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- "Eagle Lake Fishing in Polk County, Florida". Fishing Works. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- "Boat Ramps for Polk Lakes". The Ledger. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- "Eagle Lake Fishing". The Hook and Bullet. Retrieved 1 June 2013.