Basin countries United States Max. width 0.25 miles (0.40 km) Surface elevation 30 m Length 400 m | Max. length 0.25 miles (0.40 km) Surface area 18 acres (7 ha) Area 7 ha Width 400 m | |
Location Highlands County, Florida Lake type natural freshwater lake | ||
Counterfeit Lake is a circular, natural freshwater lake in Highlands County, Florida. Much of the time, the lake is more of a swamp, rather than a lake. It is about 0.2 miles (0.32 km) north of the south branch of Lake Letta Road, which itself is just north of Florida State Highway 17 and Lake Letta. Counterfeit Lake is 0.25 miles (0.40 km) south of the north branch of Lake Letta Road. Griffin Grove Road, which looks more like a private grove road than a public road, reaches the north shore of the lake. Counterfeit Lake is completely surrounded by citrus groves and cannot be seen from either branch of Lake Letta Road. This lake has a 18-acre (73,000 m2) surface area.
Map of Counterfeit Lake, Florida 33825, USA
There are no public boat ramp or swimming beach. This lake can be fished. According to the Hook and Bullet website, this lake contains bullhead, bowfin and gar.