Lake Bonny
Polk County Water Atlas Information for Lake Bonny
Overview of Lake Bonny
Lake Bonny has an average depth of 0.9 m (3.2 ft), with a surface area of 1,501.39 sq. km (370.5 acres). Lake Bonny's surface area includes Little Lake Bonny and the marsh on the west side of the lake. These waterbodies serve a drainage basin area of 4,657.94 sq. km (1,151.02 acres).
Some facts about Lake Bonny:
Lake Bonny and Little Lake Bonny were naturally land-locked and disconnected seepage lakes. These lakes were connected to each other and Lake Parker by canals in the mid-1920s.
A public park and boat ramp is located on the north shore of the lake.
Fishing, boating, and picnicking are allowable recreational activities.
Another park on the west shore is in the planning phase. Preliminary plans include a boat ramp and a boardwalk.
Lake Bonny receives inflow from Lake Holloway via a pipe.
Lake Bonny has a lakeside information display located on the north side of the lake.
Click here for a bathymetric map of Lake Bonny
