Winter Haven Chain of Lakes
Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes includes 24 canal-connected lakes allowing you to travel from one side of the city to the other, without ever leaving your boat. Because these are mostly residential lakes, you’ll have a wide range of entertainment choices if you are looking to fish, kayak, paddleboard. You can also cruise around on a relaxing pontoon boat tour during your visit.
The city maintains 21 boat ramps, 30 waterfront parks and 14 public docks, which makes the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes a water lover’s paradise.
Lake Kissimmee
Many of our airboat tour companies are on Lake Kissimmee, and the waterway between this lake and Lake Hatchineha. Airboats can navigate shallow water and glide over vegetation, providing an excellent opportunity to experience the wetland areas of Central Florida and see alligators and other wildlife.
Visitors also enjoy kayaking Buster Island Loop, a trail that circles Lake Kissimmee State Park. The trail includes Lake Kissimmee and Lake Rosalie.
Freshwater Fishing
The temperate waters of Central Florida are perfect for growing and nurturing largemouth bass into record-breaking sizes. With more than 500-lakes and 115-boat ramps in Polk County, you’ll have more access to quality fishing than you’ll have time on your vacation.
Learn more in our fishing section.
Paddleboard Winter Haven
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Paddleboard Winter Haven offers classes, tours and races on Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes. Most…
Address: 1006 Lake Howard Dr. SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 845-5307
letspaddleout@gmail.comLake Kissimmee State Park
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Lake Kissimmee State Park is located on the shores of lakes Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie,…
Address: 14248 Camp Mack Rd
Lake Wales, FL 33898
Phone: 407-624-5640
Colt Creek State Park
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No matter the season, Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland offers activities including hiking, kayaking,…
Address: 16000 FL-471
Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: 863-815-6761
Off the Chain Kayak Company
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Paddle around Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes with friends and family when you rent from…
Address:
Winter Haven, FL
Phone: 863-225-0934
otckayak@gmail.comThe Living Water Boat Cruises
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Explore the many lakes that make up Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes during a tour…
Address:
Winter Haven, FL
Phone: 877-257-1529
info@livingwatercruises.comCamp Mack, a Guy Harvey Resort
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Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort in Lake Wales offers premium…
Address: 14900 Camp Mack Rd.
Lake Wales, FL 33898
Phone: (800) 243-8013
info@guyharveycampmack.comCaptain Fred’s Airboat Nature Tours
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View wildlife on an exciting, old-fashioned airboat nature tour with Captain Fred's Airboat Nature Tours…
Address: 4700 Crump Rd Suite C
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: 863-696-1637
World Barefoot Center
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World Barefoot Center in Winter Haven teaches barefoot water skiing to people of all ages…
Address: 3915 Lake Connie Dry E
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: 863-877-0039
wbcbarefoot@gmail.comCypress Gardens Water Ski Team
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Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team is a show ski team that originated at Cypress Gardens,…
Address: 199 E Lake Silver Dr NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: 863-521-2808
cgwstsecretary@yahoo.com