What is the largest lake in Florida?

As we consider where our water issues are today, we'll take a look back at how we got here. Lake Okeechobee translates to “big water” in the Hitchiti Indian language and is the largest freshwater lake in Florida. It is the second-largest freshwater lake wholly within the United States.



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What city in Florida has the most lakes? Lake County in Central Florida is home to over 1000 lakes, and the county seat is Tavares.

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Kingsley Lake is an almost perfectly circular lake of about 2,000 acres (810 ha) in North East Florida, is located inside Clay County about six miles (9.7 km) east of Starke, Florida. According to some sources, it is the oldest and highest lake in Florida, located on the edge of the Trail Ridge formation.

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Visiting Lake Okeechobee is worth it for many folks interested in fishing, nature, hiking, and other outdoor activities. It is not, however, an experience for those who wish to go swimming, wading, or otherwise come into contact with the water. The alligators alone make the lake a dangerous spot.

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Lake Jesup, Florida Alligators can be very dangerous and Lake Jesup is the most alligator-infested lake in America. It's said there could be up to 13,000 gators in this lake or more.

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Deep Lake is a natural sinkhole in Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. This 90-foot-deep naturally occurring sinkhole lake is the deepest lake south of Lake Okeechobee, and one of the deepest in the entire state. It is the namesake of the community built around it, Deep Lake, Florida.

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Lake Okeechobee is Florida's largest lake and the second largest body of fresh water in the contiguous United States. The word Okeechobee comes from the Seminole Indian language Oki (water) and Chubi (big) and means big water. These early Floridians chose the name well.

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The dark color occurs when high concentrations of phytoplankton (microscopic algae) or colored dissolved organic matter in the water absorb the blue light.

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16 Best Lakes In Florida For A Sunny Escape
  • 01 of 16. Lake Okeechobee. VISIT FLORIDA. ...
  • 02 of 16. Lake Tohopekaliga. Experience Kissimmee. ...
  • 03 of 16. Lake George. County of Volusia. ...
  • 04 of 16. Lake Seminole. Robert Green. ...
  • 05 of 16. Lake Griffin. Florida State Parks. ...
  • 06 of 16. Alligator Lake. ...
  • 07 of 16. Lake Eola. ...
  • 08 of 16. Dead Lakes.


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All natural Florida lakes contain alligators and snakes. In addition, the majority of natural Florida lakes have dark or stained water limiting visibility. Alligators and snakes depend upon the ability to ambush prey to survive.

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The Cites of Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares and Leesburg are true lakefront cities with great waterfront amenities and recreational opportunities. Here, boating, fishing, waterskiing, cruising and exploring our natural waterways is a way of life. Lakefront living is a dream lifestyle for many retirees.

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Florida has more naturally formed lakes than other southeastern States, where many lakes are created by building dams across streams. The abundance of lakes on the Florida peninsula is a result of the geology and geologic history of the State. An estimated 7,800 lakes in Florida are greater than 1 acre in surface area.

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