Lake Bennet, also spelled Bennett and also known as Lake Blanchard, is a somewhat kidney-shaped natural freshwater lake in Orange County, Florida. Florida State Road 50 (West Colonial Drive) travels over the south end of this lake. On the lake's northeast is the Lake Bennett Health & Rehabilitation Center.[4] This lake is surrounded by commercial properties.

Lake Bennet
Location of Lake Bennet in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Bennet in Florida, USA.
Lake Bennet
Location of Lake Bennet in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Bennet in Florida, USA.
Lake Bennet
LocationOcoee, Florida, along West Colonial Drive
Coordinates28°33′12″N 81°32′03″W / 28.5533°N 81.5342°W / 28.5533; -81.5342
Lake typenatural freshwater lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length1,345 feet (410 m)
Max. width815 feet (248 m)
Surface area24.5 acres (10 ha)[1]
Max. depth20 feet (6.1 m)[2]
Surface elevation108 feet (33 m)[3]

The lake has a fountain on the south end. There are no public boat ramps or swimming areas on this lake. The Hook and Bullet website says this lake contains largemouth bass, bream, bluegill and crappie.[5]

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