Eagle Lake (Florida) facts for kids

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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 m²) 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.