Max. length 855 feet (261 m) Surface area 8.82 acres (4 ha) Area 4 ha Length 261 m Cities Lake Wales | Max. width 540 feet (160 m) Surface elevation 35 m Mean depth 3.23 m Width 165 m | |
Type natural freshwater lake | ||
Lake Altamaha is on the south side of Lake Wales, Florida, just east of Highway US 27. To the east is Miami Street and citrus groves. To the south is a motel and to the north is another motel and an abandoned restaurant. Across US 27 is Lake Wales Cemetery.
Map of Lake Altamaha, Lake Wales, FL 33853, USA
There is no public swimming beach or boat ramp on this lake's shore. However, the public can gain access both along Miami Street and US 27. The Hook and Bullet website says Lake Altamaha contains blue catfish, bullhead and gar.
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