| River Lake | |
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| Location | Winter Haven, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°58′57″N 81°40′08″W / 27.9825°N 81.6690°W / 27.9825; -81.6690 |
| Type | natural freshwater lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1,560 feet (480 m) |
| Max. width | 1,260 feet (380 m) |
| Surface area | 26.98 acres (11 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 135 feet (41 m) |
River Lake is a Y-shaped natural freshwater lake on the southeast side of Winter Haven, Florida. It has a 26.98-acre (109,200 m) surface area. This lake is as much a swamp as a lake, as at least half the surface area is covered with swampy vegetation. On the north and west residences line the lake's shore. On the southwest is a wooded area and on the south is a grove of citrus trees. To the east is a swampy area. Just east of the swampy area is a natural freshwater pond.
While there is no public access to this lake, the Hook and Bullet website says River Lake contains largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie.
References
- Fishing Works website, at http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/polk/eloise/river-lake/ .
- Polk County Water Atlas, at http://www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu/lake/default.asp?wbodyatlas=lake&wbodyid=160766 .
- Hook and Bullet website, at http://www.hookandbullet.com/fishing-river-lake-cypress-gardens-fl/ .