How deep is Lake Okeechobee in Southwest Florida?

Lake Okeechobee lies within five Florida counties, Glades, Okeechobee, Martin, Palm Beach, and Hendry. It is one-half the size of the state of Rhode Island and the second largest natural freshwater lake, behind Lake Michigan. read more

The 30-metre (100 ft) wide dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee is the basis for the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST), a part of the Florida National Scenic Trail, a 1,300-mile (2,100 km) * trail that is a National Scenic Trail. There is a well-maintained paved pathway along the majority of the perimeter, although with significant breaks. read more

Lake Okeechobee, which is located in Florida, is the largest lake in the southeastern United States. The lake has a total surface area of 730 square miles, making it about one-half the size of Rode Island. Although it is very large, Lake Okeechobee has an average depth of only about 9 feet. read more

The lake is a multiple-use resource, which supports valuable commercial and sport fisheries, provides flood control, and acts as a reservoir for potable and irrigation water for much of south Florida. Lake Okeechobee is located on the south-central portion of the Florida peninsula at latitudes 27o 12'N to 26o 40'N and longitudes 81o 07'W to 80o 37'W. Major natural tributaries to the lake are Fisheating Creek, Taylor Creek and the Kissimmee River. read more