Lake Jesup, FloridaAlligators 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, FloridaAlligators 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.