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Water Activities in Central Florida

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From the 16 canal connected Winter Haven "Chain of Lakes" to the 34,948-acre Lake Kissimmee, the fishing is abundant here in Central Florida's Polk County.

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Airboat rides are an excellent way to stay cool while experiencing nature on a Central Florida vacation.

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Rent a boat and explore our waterways or hop aboard a nature cruise and let the captain do the work for you!

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Our more than 550 freshwater lakes, scenic rivers, and man-made water features are home to bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and redear sunfish.

Fun on the Water

Polk County is a water activities paradise.

Airboats, Kayaks, Water Skiing, Fishing… Explore over 500 lakes in Central Florida.

From playing in the more than half a million gallons of water at LEGOLAND® Florida Water Park, to catching large mouth bass at the area’s more than 500 lakes, to enjoying a thrilling airboat ride, the area has something to keep everyone cool! If you’re planning a Central Florida vacation this summer, don’t forget about these fun, water-filled things to do in Central Florida that can help make your vacation one that you won’t soon forget!

Get Back To Nature With An Airboat Ride

Airboat rides are an excellent way to stay cool while experiencing nature on a Central Florida vacation. These rides can book up quickly though, so visitors should reserve a spot early to ensure this part of their agenda is a go. Luckily for visitors, there are a number of different companies that offer airboat rides.

To see a complete listing of Airboat Tour/Cruise operators click here.

Boat And Kayak Rentals

Public boat ramps and boat rental outfitters make it easy to get on the water. Rent a boat and explore our waterways or hop aboard a nature cruise and let the captain do the work for you!

We’re happy to provide you with a complete guide for boat rentals, pontoon boat tours and boat ramps.

No Central Florida Vacation Is Complete Without Water Skiing

If you’re feeling just a little more adventurous, consider going water skiing or wakeboarding. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or you’ve been doing it for years, the many different vendors in the area can help you find the right water skiing or wakeboarding outing for you. You can also visit the Water Ski Hall of Fame Museum.

For a complete listing of water ski schools click here.

"Largemouth Bass Capital of the World"

If fishign for some of the world's best largemouth bass is more your style, grab your pole and call one of our local fishing guide services. These experts will be able to tell you exactly where to go to find the best catch and can even take you out on their boats.

For a complete listing of fishing guides, click here.

Water Activities