Lake Butler (Polk County, Florida) Explained

Lake Butler
Location:south side of Haines City, Florida
Coords:28.0859°N -81.6331°W
Type:natural freshwater lake
Basin Countries:United States
Length:1180feet
Width:940feet
Area:17.260NaN0
Elevation:121feet
Pushpin Map:Florida#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Lake Butler in Florida, USA.

Lake Butler, which is very swampy along most of its shoreline, has a surface area of 17.26acres. On the northeast and east shores is a residential area. On the west is a citrus grove and on the south is grassy land with a scattering of residences.[1] [2]

Lake Butler has no public access on its shores. A canal connects it to Lake Eva, but the canal cannot be navigated, as it is full of swamp vegetation. There is no information about the types of fish in Lake Butler.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Fishing Works website, at http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/polk/winter-haven/lake-butler/ .
  2. Polk County Water Atlas, at http://www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu/lake/default.asp?wbodyatlas=lake&wbodyid=160455 .
  3. Polk County Water Atlas.