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Lake Crago

Polk County Water Atlas Information for Lake Crago

Overview of Lake Crago

Lake Crago has an average depth of 4.0 m (13.0 ft), with a surface area of 210.44 sq. km (51.87 acres). Lake Crago serves a drainage basin area of 11,679.24 sq. km (2,884.96 acres).

Some facts about Lake Crago:

Lake Crago was created during the phosphate mining in the 1960s.

Lake Crago receives inflow from Lakes Gibson and Deeson, and discharges to Lake Parker and the Peace River.

Lake access is via a canal connecting Lake Parker to Lake Crago.

Lake Crago contains Hydrilla and is considered a good fishing lake.

Click here for a bathymetric map of Lake Crago