Lake McCoy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake McCoy
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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 / 27.2843; -81.3539
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 almost round, except for an indentation along the east shore. On the south side of the city of Lake Placid, Florida, it has a surface area of 50.83-acre (205,700 m²). On the south, east, north and northwest, the lake is surrounded by residences along McCoy Drive. On the west Lake McCoy is bordered by U.S. Route 27.

Lake Mccoy only has public access along the public right of way along US 27. There are no public boat ramps or no public swimming areas. No information is available about the types of fish in this lake.