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Lake Gross
Location of Lake Gross in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Gross in Florida, USA.
Lake Gross
Location in Florida
Location of Lake Gross in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Gross in Florida, USA.
Lake Gross
Location in the United States
Location Winter Haven, Florida
Coordinates 27°57′49″N 81°41′31″W / 27.9636°N 81.6920°W / 27.9636; -81.6920
Type natural freshwater lake
Basin countries United States
Max. length 2,390 feet (730 m)
Max. width 1,720 feet (520 m)
Surface area 86.57 acres (35 ha)
Surface elevation 135 feet (41 m)

Lake Gross is a natural freshwater lake located in Winter Haven, Florida. It has an oval shape and covers about 86.57 acres. Sometimes, local people might call it Lake Grassy or Lake Grass, but these names are not widely used.

About Lake Gross

Lake Gross is a beautiful natural lake. It is found on the southern edge of Winter Haven, Florida. The lake is about 2,000 feet (610 meters) southeast of Lake Eloise. It is also about 1,200 feet (366 meters) southwest of Lake Winterset.

Lake Surroundings

The area around Lake Gross is a mix of different landscapes. To the north, you'll find a small park for mobile homes and RVs (recreational vehicles). A much larger park of this type borders the lake to the west.

On the northeast, east, and south sides, the lake is surrounded by open fields called pastures. A road called Eloise Loop Road is located about 200 feet (61 meters) north of the lake.

Accessing the Lake

Lake Gross is a private lake. This means there are no public places to go swimming or launch a boat. The land around the lake is owned by private individuals or groups.

You won't find public boat docks or swimming areas here. However, people with private property on the lake do have their own boat docks.

Fish in Lake Gross

Even though public access is limited, Lake Gross is known to be a good spot for fishing. Websites that track fishing information say the lake is home to several types of fish.

Anglers (people who fish) might find:

These fish are popular for sport fishing in Florida.

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