4/1/2008

Boating & Fishing in Lake County Florida

Lake County contains more than a thousand lakes including the vast Harris Chain with over 76,000 acres of water.

Most of the larger lakes are open to the public year-round and well maintained boat ramps are plentiful. 

Largemouth bass, our most popular freshwater game fish, are plentiful and regularly grow past the 10 pound mark. Speckled perch (crappie), blue gills, and sunfish are very popular with anglers who are hoping for a fish dinner at the end of a day on the water.    For more information on Lake County's great fishing visit www.lakecountybass.com. 

For a complete list of Lake County Florida boat ramps click here.

Cruising the Chain is a popular pastime with great sightseeing attractions such as the Dead River and the Dora Canal.    Eustis is especially popular with boaters who dock free along the waterfront and walk across the street to restaurants and the downtown area shopping.

Lake Eustis hosts numerous sailing regattas as well as popular power boat racing events.

The Antique Boat Show in the Spring draws thousands of visitors to Mount Dora each year.  Lake Dora is the home of many antique boat owners, who can be seen each weekend cruising the Chain of Lakes in their meticulously restored wooden boats.

Forth of July festivities include fireworks over the Lakes.  Boaters have a front-row seat at this popular event.  From the center of Lake Eustis it is possible to view the fireworks of Mount Dora, Tavares, Eustis, Clermont, Leesburg and Lake Lake, all at the same time!

The Clermont Chain, located in Southern Lake County, is also popular with the cruising crowd.   The clear waters are popular with the water and jet skiers.  On the Clermont Chain there is Lake Louisa Park, a 4300 acre state park where you can find swimming, canoeing, fishing, horse trails, and picnicking.

The Saint Johns River boarders the county on the East.  If you're so inclined, here you can travel all the way to Jacksonville where the river flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

If you have any questions or would like to tour any of our available homes, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Phil & Judy Kelley, Realtors
Coldwell Banker Camelot Realty
1898 N. Donnelly Street
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Toll Free: 800 260-2829