Lake Persimmon

Highlands County Partner Agency Ownership/Access Government Owned for General Public Use
Latitude 27° 21.2934’ Longitude 81° 24.2448’

Region
Southwest

Water Type
Freshwater

Ramp Construction
Poured in Place Concrete

Ramp Condition
Good to Excellent

Ramp Capacity
Single Lane 1

Parking
Vehicle with Trailer 6
Vehicle Only 0
Handicap with Trailer 0
Handicap Vehicle Only 0

Parking Surface
Grass

Parking Condition
Good

Dock
None

Lake Persimmon is a 44 acre, hypereutrophic, shallow ‘transition’ type lake surrounded by muck soils. Water quality in Lake Persimmon is very poor compared to most lakes in the county. The boat ramp for Lake Persimmon is located on the east side of the lake. Take Lake Francis Road West from U.S. Highway 27 and follow until the road curves off to the left. However, instead of veering left, go straight onto Hillside drive and you will run straight into the boat ramp.

Coordinates
27.3452, -81.398

Depth (Average)
4.4 Feet

Depth (Maximum)
11 Feet

Distance
44 Acres