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.
Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team
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.comLake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex
Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex is a lakeside multi-use facility in north Lakeland offering kayak,…
Address: 525 Lake Crago Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone: 863-834-2215
lakecrago@lakelandgov.netCaptain Fred’s Airboat Nature Tours
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
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.comMarine Supply Boat Rentals
Marine Supply in Winter Haven offers pontoon boat rentals in 4 or 8 hour rental…
Address: 717 6th St SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: 863-293-1156
sales@marinesupplyboats.comLucky Lowe Ski School
Lucky Lowe Ski School in Lake Alfred offers individualized instruction for each and every level…
Address: 1116 Old Lake Alfred Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
Phone: 863-326-0092
luckylowe91@gmail.comGrape Hammock Fish Camp & Airboat Rides
Located on the south end of Lake Kissimmee in Lake Wales, Grape Hammock Fish Camp…
Address: 1400 Grape Hammock Rd.
Lake Wales, FL 33898
Phone: (863) 692-1500
chandley@grapehammock.comPaddleboard Winter Haven
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.comOff the Wall Adventures & Outfitters
Rent a single or RTM duo kayak from Off the Wall Adventures & Outfitters in…
Address: 2055 Shepherd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
Phone: 863-709-9253
otwatj@gmail.com
