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Alligator Lake
Location of Alligator Lake in Florida, USA.
Location of Alligator Lake in Florida, USA.
Alligator Lake
Location in Florida
Location of Alligator Lake in Florida, USA.
Location of Alligator Lake in Florida, USA.
Alligator Lake
Location in the United States
Location Osceola County, Florida
Coordinates 28°12′48″N 081°12′33″W / 28.21333°N 81.20917°W / 28.21333; -81.20917
Type Natural Freshwater Lake
Basin countries United States
Max. length 4.04 miles (6.50 km)
Max. width 1.89 miles (3.04 km)
Surface area 3,551.57 acres (14.3727 km2)
Max. depth 28 feet (8.5 m)
Surface elevation 19 m (62 ft)
Islands Numerous Marshy Islets

Alligator Lake is a freshwater lake in Osceola County, Florida. In addition to alligators, it is home to largemouth bass, bluegill, bowfin, gar and redear sunfish. The lake is also known as the "Headwaters of the Everglades" despite its original name John Cordall Lake.

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