Lake McLeod (Florida)

Lake McLeod, sometimes also called McLeod Lake, is somewhat oval in shape. This lake is a natural freshwater lake with a 410-acre (1,700,000 m2) surface area. Lake McLeod is bordered on the north by the town of Eagle Lake, Florida. Here it is bordered by residential areas. It is bordered on the northeast and east the lake is bordered by residences. On the south it is bordered by grassland and citrus orchards.[1][2]

Lake McLeod
Location of Lake McLeod in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake McLeod in Florida, USA.
Lake McLeod
Location of Lake McLeod in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake McLeod in Florida, USA.
Lake McLeod
LocationEagle Lake, Florida
Coordinates27.9680°N 81.7533°W / 27.9680; -81.7533
Typenatural freshwater lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length1.12 miles (1.80 km)
Max. width0.8 miles (1.3 km)
Surface area410 acres (166 ha)
Average depth10.7 feet (3.3 m)
Max. depth24.3 feet (7.4 m)
Water volume1,891,093,274 US gallons (7.15856676×109 L)
Surface elevation135 feet (41 m)

A municipal boat ramp is at the very north tip of Lake McLeod, on the south side of East Eagle Avenue. There are no public parks or swimming areas on the shores of this lake. The Hook and Bullet website says Lake McLeod contains largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie.[3][4]

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