Lake Maude Explained

Lake Maude
Coords:28.0397°N -81.7212°W
Basin Countries:United States
Length:2065feet
Width:1455feet
Area:54.83acres
Elevation:141feet
Pushpin Map:Florida#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Lake Maude in Florida, USA.

Lake Maude is an oval-shaped lake on the north side of Winter Haven, Florida. It has a surface area of 54.83acres. On its north and west sides, Lake Maude is bordered by residential areas. On its entire east side is Lake Maude Nature Park and on the south Lake Maude is bordered by Avenue O Northeast.[1] [2]

Lake Maude allows for much public access. A public boat ramp is on the south shore, just off Avenue O Northeast. The Lake Maude Nature Park is located along the entire east shore of the lake. The nature park has a paved walking trail, 0.9miles long, picnic facilities, a playground, two public fishing piers and a nature observation deck. This lake does not have a public swimming area, however.[3] The Hook and Bullet website says Lake Maude contains largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Fishing Works website, at http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/polk/winter-haven/lake-maude/ .
  2. Polk County Water Atlas, at http://www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu/lake/default.asp?wbodyatlas=lake&wbodyid=160578 .
  3. City of Winter Haven website, at http://www.mywinterhaven.com/parks_and_recreation.htm .
  4. Hook and Bullet website, at http://www.hookandbullet.com/fishing-lake-maude-winter-haven-fl/ .