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Lake Altamaha

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Location
  
Polk County, Florida

Max. length
  
855 feet (261 m)

Surface area
  
8.82 acres (4 ha)

Area
  
4 ha

Length
  
261 m

Cities
  
Lake Wales

Basin countries
  
United States

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.

References

Lake Altamaha Wikipedia