Lake Winder facts for kids
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 Lake Winder
Location in Florida
Lake Winder
Location in the United States
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| Location | Brevard county, near Viera, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°14′35″N 80°51′41″W / 28.24306°N 80.86139°W |
| Primary inflows | St. Johns River |
| Primary outflows | St. Johns River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 2.51 miles (4.04 km) |
| Max. width | 1.29 mi (2.08 km) |
| Surface area | 1,496 acres (6 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 13 feet (4 m) |
Lake Winder is a large lake in Brevard County, Florida. It covers about 1,496 acres (6 km2) of water. This makes it the third largest lake in Brevard County. The lake is part of the River Lakes Conservation Area.
The lake got its name from U.S. Army Captain Edward Winder. In 1838, Captain Winder was exploring the area. He was looking for Seminole people. During his trip, he found Lake Poinsett. The smaller lake just south of it was then named after him. Lake Winder is managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District. It is an important part of the St. Johns River system.
Where is Lake Winder Located?
Lake Winder is found in Brevard County, Florida. Its exact spot is at 28°14′35″N 80°51′41″W / 28.24306°N 80.86139°W. The lake is located between two main roads. These are US 192 and the Beachline.
Lake Winder's Neighbors
Lake Winder is about 5 miles (8 km) south of Lake Poinsett. The water that connects them is easy to travel by boat. The St. Johns River flows north through these lakes. This means Lake Winder is north of Lake Washington, FL.
How to Get to Lake Winder
You can only reach Lake Winder by boat. You can get there from the north or south on the St. Johns River. There are also two canals from the nearby Viera area. The closest town is unincorporated Viera. It is about 5 miles (8.0 km) to the east. About 2 miles (3 km) to the west is CR 419.
