Which lake in the US has the most alligators?

“Lake Okeechobee has the most alligators, due to its size and availability of suitable habitat,” an FWC spokesperson said. That lake has about 30,000 alligators, but it's almost 30 times larger than Lake Jesup. So when it comes to population density, Lake Jesup might be No. 1.



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