Padgett Lake Explained

Padgett Lake
Coords:27.924°N -81.6095°W
Type:natural freshwater lake
Basin Countries:United States
Length:900feet
Width:890feet
Area:15.940NaN0
Elevation:125feet
Pushpin Map:Florida#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Padgett Lake in Florida, USA.

Padgett Lake is a natural freshwater lake of irregular shape on the north side of Lake Wales, Florida. It has a 15.94acres surface area. Most of the shore of this lake is a bit swampy 5feet to 10feet out into the water. Much of the shore is bordered by woods. On the northeast corner is a motel and on the southwest corner is a former motel that has been converted to apartments. A bit south of the lake and to the west of the former motel runs Mountain Lake Cutoff Road.[1] [2]

There is no public access to this lake. However, the Hook and Bullet website says River Lake contains largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Fishing Works website, at http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/polk/lake-wales/padgett-lake/ .
  2. Polk County Water Atlas, at http://www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu/lake/default.asp?wbodyatlas=lake&wbodyid=160973 .
  3. Hook and Bullet website, at http://www.hookandbullet.com/fishing-padgett-lake-lake-wales-fl/ .