The northeast section of the lake is within the Avon Park city limits.

The lake is longest east to west, being approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) long.

[2] On its south side a pier built from the college Citrus Center extends into the lake.

A public boat ramp is just off Martin Road on the lake's west side.

[3] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Lelia