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.
Colt Creek State Park
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
Paddleboard Winter Haven
Paddleboard Winter Haven offers classes, tours and races on Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes. Most…
Address: W Lake Summit Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: 863-845-5307
Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Resort
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
Off the Chain Kayak Company
Paddle around Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes with friends and family when you rent from…
Address:
Winter Haven, FL
Phone: 863-225-0934
The Living Water Boat Cruises
Explore the many lakes that make up Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes during a tour…
Address:
Winter Haven, FL
Phone: 877-257-1529
Lake Kissimmee State Park
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
Barefoot, Etc. USA
Barefoot, Etc. USA is the oldest barefoot water ski school in the world. The school…
Address: 3754 Crystal Beach Road
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: 863-299-3613
Winter Haven Water Sports
Winter Haven Water Sports is where you can learn to water ski, tube with friends,…
Address: 1006 Lake Howard Dr., SW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: 863-293-2753
Ski Fluid
Ski Fluid offers water ski jumping lessons on Lake Grew in Polk City. They offer…
Address: 1251 Holy Cow Rd.
Polk City, FL 33868
Phone: 407-625-4139
