Lake McCoy facts for kids
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 Lake McCoy
Location in Florida
Lake McCoy
Location in the United States
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| Location | south side of Lake Placid, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°17′03″N 81°21′14″W / 27.2843°N 81.3539°W |
| Type | natural freshwater lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1,850 feet (560 m) |
| Max. width | 1,650 feet (500 m) |
| Surface area | 50.83 acres (21 ha) |
| Average depth | 22 feet (6.7 m) |
| Max. depth | 61 feet (19 m) |
| Surface elevation | 92 feet (28 m) |
Lake McCoy is a pretty freshwater lake located in Lake Placid, Florida. It's mostly round, but has a small curve on its east side. This lake is a natural part of the beautiful Florida landscape.
Exploring Lake McCoy
Lake McCoy is found on the south side of the city of Lake Placid. It covers an area of about 50.83 acres (21 ha). That's like having more than 50 football fields of water! The lake is surrounded by homes along a road called McCoy Drive. On its western side, it sits right next to a major road, U.S. Route 27.
Getting to Lake McCoy
If you want to visit Lake McCoy, you should know that public access is limited. You can only get to the lake from a public spot along U.S. Route 27. There are no special places to launch boats or public swimming areas for people to enjoy.
What Lives in the Lake?
It's a bit of a mystery what kinds of fish call Lake McCoy home. There isn't much information available about the different types of fish that live in its waters. Maybe one day, scientists will study the lake more to find out!
