The Alligator Chain of Lakes is an 8,352-acre, 12-lake chain of lakes system in Osceola County, Florida. The 12-lake system comprises six lakes connected by navigable waterways; the other six lakes in the chain require a re-launch. The Alligator Chain of Lakes includes Lake Center from north to south at the north, and Lake Gentry is the southernmost lake on the Alligator Chain.
The Butler Chain of Lakes is a 5,000+ acre chain of lakes, consisting of 13 lakes and a canal system, located between southwest Orlando, Florida 32819, 32836 and Windermere, Florida 34786. The Butler Chain of Lakes is also known as the Windermere Chain of Lakes.
The Clermont Chain of Lakes is a 8,690-acre, 11-lake chain of lakes. The Clermont Chain of Lakes spans portions of Clermont and Groveland, Florida. The points of interest map here shows the Clermont Chain of Lakes. The blue lines on the map show the waterways that connect the 11 lakes that make up the Clermont Chain of Lakes.
The Conway Chain of Lakes comprises four interconnected portions of Lake Conway and Lake Gatlin. The northern portion of the chain is called Little Lake Conway, and the southern portion is known as Lake Conway. Some locals may refer to the south portion of the lake as Big Lake Conway to indicate that more significant section. The Conway Chain of Lakes is located 6.5 miles south of downtown Orlando, Florida, and spans zip codes 32806, 32809, 32812.
The Harris Chain of Lakes is a 77,500-acre, 8-lake chain of lakes. The Harris Chain of Lakes spans portions of Astatula, Eustis, Howey-in-the-Hills, Leesburg, Mount Dora, Tavares, and Yalaha, in Lake County, Florida.
The 8 Lakes that make up the Harris Chain of Lakes are: (north to south)
Lake Griffin (9,428-acres), Big Lake Harris (15,321-acres), Little Lake Harris (3,718-acres), Lake Dora (4,502-acres), Lake Beauclair (1,134-acres), Lake Yale (4,044-acres), Lake Eustis (7,833-acres), and Lake Carlton (384-acres). While Lake Yale is technically part of the Harris Chain, although not connected by a navigable waterway to the other lakes. Located about 30 miles northwest of downtown Orlando, Florida, the Harris Chain of Lakes is in Lake County, Florida.
Lake Apopka is a 30,862-acre lake located in Apopka, Montverde, Ocoee, and Winter Garden, Florida in Zip Codes 32703, 34756, 34761, 34787. Lake Apopka is the largest lake in the Orlando-Orange County area.
Lake Austin is a 19-acre lake located in Winter Garden, Florida 34787.
Lake Hart is a 1,880-acre lake located in Orlando, Florida 32832.
Lake Howell is a 401-acre lake located in Casselberry, Florida 32707 and Winter Park, Florida 32792.
Secret Lake is a 9-acre lake located in Casselberry, Florida 32707.
The Winter Park Chain of Lakes is a chain of six lakes totaling 999-acres, and spans portions of Winter Park and Maitland, Florida. The Winter Park chain is popular for boating, skiing, and fishing.