Lake Wauburg facts for kids
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Lake Wauburg
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 Lake Wauburg
Location in Florida
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| Location | Alachua County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29°31′48″N 82°18′11″W / 29.530°N 82.303°W |
| Type | lake |
| Surface area | 1.6 square kilometres (0.62 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 3 metres (9.8 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Wauburg (sometimes spelled Wauberg) is a beautiful lake in central Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is located just south of a large natural area called Paynes Prairie. This lake is a popular spot for outdoor fun and fishing.
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Discover Lake Wauburg
Lake Wauburg is a cool place to explore nature and enjoy water activities. It's known for its interesting shape and the variety of fish that live there.
Where is Lake Wauburg?
This lake is part of a special area called the Ocala Uplift District. It sits between high, forested lands and valleys formed by water dissolving rock. Nearby, you'll find the Alachua Prairies.
Lake Wauburg has an unusual, uneven shape. It covers about 1.6 square kilometres (0.62 sq mi) of water. The shoreline stretches for about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi). To the east, it connects to Sawgrass Pond.
What's Special About the Lake?
The water in Lake Wauburg is a healthy green color. It's a great place for many types of fish to live. The lake is not very deep, with a maximum depth of about 3 metres (9.8 ft).
Fishing and Wildlife
Lake Wauburg is famous for its excellent fishing. You can find fish like shad here. It's especially good for catching Black Crappie and Bass. The lake has deep grass areas where fish like to hide.
Fun Activities on the Water
The northern part of Lake Wauburg is owned by the University of Florida. They use it as a recreation spot for their students and teachers. The southern edge of the lake is next to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. This park lets everyone access the lake and has a place to launch boats.
If you visit, remember that loud outboard motors are not allowed on the lake. But you can use quiet trolling motors or paddle boats. This helps keep the lake peaceful and safe for wildlife.
