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What is the most infested alligator lake in Florida?

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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Lake Jesup has an estimated number of 13,000 alligators. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission keeps a rough tally of the gator population in Lake Jesup.

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Is swimming safe in Florida lakes? All natural Florida lakes contain alligators and snakes. In addition, the majority of natural Florida lakes have dark or stained water limiting visibility.

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They've discovered that some of the largest alligators in the country live right there in Lake Okeechobee. These are all over 9 feet in length. With at least 1,700 of these largest alligators in Lake Okeechobee, there's a resounding answer to the question: no, it is not safe to swim in Lake Okeechobee.

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Let's take a look at six Florida lakes (and rivers) with large snake populations.
  • St. Johns River. ...
  • Lake Okeechobee. Lake Okeechobee is home to pythons, Brahminy blind snakes, and Florida sugar king snakes. ...
  • Lake Seminole. ...
  • Lake Talquin. ...
  • Lake Iamonia. ...
  • Seven Seas Lagoon.


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Stay a safe distance from the shoreline (15 to 20 feet; 4.5 to 6 meters) and do not swim, snorkel, or dive where prohibited - in any canal, pond, freshwater lake, marked channel, or boat basin inside the park. Prevent small children and pets from approaching shorelines or basking alligators or crocodiles.

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