Alligator Lake (Osceola County, Florida)
Alligator Lake is a freshwater lake in Osceola County, Florida. In addition to alligators, it is home to largemouth bass, bluegill, bowfin, gar and redear sunfish.[3] The lake is also known as the "Headwaters of the Everglades"[4] despite its original name John Cordall Lake.[5]
| Alligator Lake | |
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| Location | Osceola County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°12′48″N 081°12′33″W |
| Type | Natural Freshwater Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 4.04 miles (6.50 km) |
| Max. width | 1.89 miles (3.04 km) |
| Surface area | 3,551.57 acres (14.3727 km2)[1] |
| Max. depth | 28 feet (8.5 m)[2] |
| Surface elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Islands | Numerous Marshy Islets |
References
- Florida Atlas of Lakes, at http://www.wateratlas.usf.edu/AtlasOfLakes/Florida/Lake.aspx?wbodyid=1000021 .
- Florida Lakewatch.
- "Alligator Lake Fishing", BassOnline.com
- Alligator Lake, Florida", LakeLubbers.com
- "Osceola County", Library of Congress
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