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Polk Lake can be found on the Bartow USGS quad topo map. Polk Lake is a lake in Polk County in the state of Florida. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 27.9056, -81.7784 and the altitude is 108 feet (33 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Polk Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Polk Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 27.9056
Longitude: -81.7784
Elevation: 108 ft (33 m)
Locator Map - Polk Lake
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: --°F - Low: 70°F
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Partly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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Monday:
High: 90°F - Low: 72°F
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Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph and gusty. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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Tuesday:
High: 90°F - Low: 71°F
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Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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Wednesday:
High: 91°F - Low: 71°F
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Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Thursday:
High: 92°F - Low: 71°F
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Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Friday:
High: 92°F - Low: 71°F
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Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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Saturday:
High: 92°F - Low: 72°F
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Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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