Lake Weir
Lake in Marion County, Florida, United States
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Lake Weir is a fresh-water lake located in southern Marion County, Florida.[2] Due to its large size and proximity, it is sometimes included with the Harris chain of lakes to the southeast, but is not directly hydrologically connected to them. It is connected to the west via a vegetation-filled canal to Little Lake Weir.
LocationMarion County, Florida
Coordinates29°01′N 81°56′W
BasincountriesUnited States
Surface area
5,685 acres (23.01 km2) (9 mi2)| Lake Weir | |
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View from Eastlake Weir | |
  Lake Weir Location within Florida  Lake Weir Location within the United States | |
| Location | Marion County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29°01′N 81°56′W |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 5,685 acres (23.01 km2) (9 mi2) |
Average depth | 10–20 ft (3.0–6.1 m) |
| Max. depth | 34 ft (10 m) |
Shore length1 | 38 mi (61 km) |
Surface elevation | 52 ft (16 m)[1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
The lake was named for Nathaniel A. Ware, a state land official of the frontier period, but a misspelling of his name was recorded. It supports much wildlife including fish, birds, and alligators. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was part of the territory of the town and province of the Acuera, a Timucuan-speaking indigenous tribe.[3]