Lake Hall facts for kids
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View from Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park (September 2007)
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 Lake Hall
Location in Florida
Lake Hall
Location in the United States
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| Location | Leon County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30°31′20″N 84°14′54″W / 30.52212°N 84.24840°W |
| Type | oligotrophic |
| Basin countries | United States |
Lake Hall is a beautiful small lake in Leon County, Florida, United States. It's located just north of Interstate 10 and west of U.S. Highway 319. You can find it right inside the city of Tallahassee.
This lake is an important part of Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. It forms the southern, western, and part of the northern edges of the park. Lake Hall is also home to Capitol City Rowing, a group that enjoys the water. Other parts of the lake's edge have private homes and properties.
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What Makes Lake Hall Special?
Lake Hall is known for its amazing water quality. It's called an oligotrophic lake, which means its water is very clear and has low levels of nutrients. This is great for the plants and animals living there! A local group called TAPP, which focuses on water quality, says Lake Hall has the best water of all the lakes in Leon County.
Because the water is so clear, scientists think the lake might be fed by an underground spring. However, they haven't found a direct connection to the Floridan aquifer, which is a huge underground water system. They also haven't found a sinkhole that connects to it.
Plants and Animals of Lake Hall
Lake Hall is home to different types of plants and fish.
Underwater Plants
You can find beds of two main types of underwater plants in Lake Hall:
- Vallisneria americana (also known as eelgrass)
- Sagittaria stagnorum (a type of arrowhead plant)
Interestingly, Lake Hall does not have hydrilla, which is a fast-growing plant that can sometimes take over lakes. A small amount of hydrilla was once found in the southern part of the lake. To control it, special fish called grass carp were put into the lake. These carp eat the hydrilla, helping to keep the lake healthy.
Fish You Can Find
Many kinds of fish live in Lake Hall, making it a great spot for fishing! Some of the fish you might find include:
- Largemouth bass
- Bluegills (also called bream)
- Crappie
- Brown Bullhead Catfish
- Channel Catfish
- Yellow Bullhead Catfish
Fun Activities at Lake Hall
Lake Hall isn't just for nature lovers; it's also a place for sports! The lake is used for the swimming part of the Redhills Sprint Triathlon. This event brings athletes to the area to swim, bike, and run.
