Lake Martha (Florida) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Martha
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Location	Winter Haven, Florida
Coordinates	28°01′45″N 81°43′17″W / 28.0292°N 81.7215°W / 28.0292; -81.7215
Type	natural freshwater lake
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	2,420 feet (740 m)
Max. width	2,025 feet (617 m)
Surface area	84.38 acres (34 ha)
Surface elevation	141 feet (43 m)

Lake Martha is a beautiful freshwater lake located in Winter Haven, Florida. It has an oval shape and is a popular spot for outdoor activities. The lake covers about 84 acres, which is like having 60 football fields of water!

Exploring Lake Martha

Lake Martha is easy to find in the west-central part of Winter Haven. A road called Lake Martha Drive goes around most of the lake. This makes it simple to get to different parts of the shore.

What's Around the Lake?

You'll find many interesting places near Lake Martha.

• On the northeast side, there's a public park. This park has a boat ramp where you can launch your boat.
• Right across the street from this park is the Winter Haven campus of Polk State College.
• Winter Haven Hospital is located on the west side of the lake.
• Another public park is found on the southwest side.
• Homes are built around the rest of the lake, making it a lively area.

Fun Things to Do at Lake Martha

Lake Martha is a great place to enjoy nature and have fun.

• While there are no public swimming beaches, you can still get out on the water.
• There is one public boat ramp for launching boats.
• Fishing is a very popular activity here. You can fish from a boat or from the shores of the two public parks.
• The park on the southwest side has a special fishing dock. This is a perfect spot to cast your line.
• This park also has two picnic shelters, which are great for lunch outdoors.
• Kids will love the playground at the southwest park.

What Fish Live in Lake Martha?

Lake Martha is known for its good fishing. Many different types of fish live in its waters.

• You might catch largemouth bass, which are a favorite for many anglers.
• Rainbow trout can also be found here.
• Yellow perch are another common fish in the lake.

Some people have reported catching many fish in just a few hours, showing how active the fishing can be!