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<b>Apopka Lake.</b> Launch Ramps (Small Fee May Apply). Just northwest
of Orlando.</li>
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<b>Lake Clarke</b>. Fishing, Boating, Watersports. Lake Clarke is a lake
that surrounds a community. It can be accessed from boat ramps in john
prince park and Oglethorp rd. To get to it you have to go through a series
of canals and bridges. Lots of water sports and fishing in this area. You
will see many professional wakeborders, barefooters, and slalom skiers
in this area and the surrounding canals. Small but noted for watersports
this classic Florida inland Lake is Located in West Palm Beach.</li>
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<b>Crescent Lake. F</b>ishing. South of Palatka off U.S. 17.</li>
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<b>Cypress </b>(see Lake Kissimmee).</li>
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I<b>nglis Lock-Lake Rousseau. </b>Located on the western end of the Cross
Florida Barge Canal. It maintains a navigational channel in the Withlacoochee
River just east of Inglis. Restrooms, Launch Ramps (Small fee May Apply),
Fuel, Picnic Day Use. Fishing, Swimming, Visitor Information Center. (904)
791-2235. Just north of Port Richey (about 30-minutes) off U.S. 19. Navigable
from the Gulf to near Leesburg.</li>
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<b>Istokpoga Lake. </b>Fishing, Swimming, Near U.S. 27 and Florida State
Route 70.</li>
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<b>Indian River.</b> Brackish water area, Launch Ramps (small fee may apply),
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Fishing. Two great places to launch including
Oak Hill just south of Daytona (new boat ramps to accommodate four launches
at once, includes nice park and plenty of parking), and Titusville (great
place to put in for shuttle launches or other rocket activities at Cape
Kennedy, smaller park area though). Both are OK for up to about 26 foot
vessels. The Oak Hill access is off Florida State Route 5 and Hallifax
Dr. The Titusville access is located off U.S. 1 and Garden Street.</li>
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<b>Lake George.</b> Swimming, Water Skiing, Fishing, Launch Ramps, Marinas,
Fuel, Restaurants. Well developed area, just north of Florida State Route
40 east of Ocala.</li>
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<b>Lake Harney. </b>Swimming, Fishing, Water Skiing, Becoming Primarily
a residential lake but has parks. Boat Ramps (Small Fee May Apply). Fishing,
Skiing, Marinas. Near Florida State Route 50 and I 95.</li>
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<b>Lake Hatchineha.</b> 6500 acres, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites, General
Boating, Ramps, Marina, Fuel. Bass fishing has made this body of
water upstream from Lake Kissimmee very famous. Some fisherman claim
to stop about anywhere and get lucky! You can launch your boat into
Lake Hatchineha at Port Hatchineha--easy access from Haines City and Winter
Haven areas. Launch, bait, gas, and refreshments are available on
site. Launch ramps are also available at Camp Mack. Located on the Kissimmee
River just upstream from Kissimmee Lake.</li>
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<a href="http://www.cyberspy.com/~stardot/campmack/contents.html">Click
Here for a Link to Camp Mack's Home Page</a></li>
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<b> Lake Jackson</b>, 4400 Acres, Fishing, Water Sports, Swimming,
Campsites, Picnic Grounds, Fishing, Ramps, Restaurant (with docking).
Great Fishing year round. There are two bait stores on the lake and docking
is available at the Oyster Shack adjacent to a park. Located just of Interstate
8 in Tallahassee.</li>
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<b>Lake Kissimmee</b>. Fishing, Water Skiing, Camping, Chaining to nearby
Lakes. Lake Kissimmee is in the heart of Central Florida and runs into
the Kissimmee River. Other nearby lakes that are chain able include Lake
Hatchineha through Camp Mack to the north, then onto Cypress using the
Hatchineha Canal, then onto Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee. The entire
area is known for trophy bass fishing. Swimmers watch for the Gators!.
The Chain is Accessible from Kissimmee from US 17 at Lake Tohopekalgia
and from State Route 60 at Lake Kissimmee.</li>
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<b>Marion Lake</b>. Launch Ramps (Small Fee May Apply), Fishing, Water
Skiing, Swimming, Just South of Orlando.</li>
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<b>Lake Monroe. </b> Fishing, Boat Ramps (Small Fee May
Apply). Fishing, Marinas. Great for trying to spot a gator or two.
The city of Sanford has a hotel and Marina located right on the lake.
Off I-4 north of Orlando.</li>
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<b>Mullet Lake. </b>On the St. Johns River between Lake Monroe and Lake
Jessup. Great fresh water inland lake boating. If the water level is low
the ramps will be difficult for larger vessels. Located off Florida State
Route 46 at Geneva. Look carefully for the ramps. Accommodates two, parking
may be limited.</li>
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<b>Lake Poinsett. </b>Boating, Fishing, Launch Ramp (Small Fee May Apply).
This 6 mile wide lake is located off Florida State Route 9 and 520 near
Rockledge.</li>
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<b>Lake Ocklawaha. </b>Campsites Without Electricity, Fishing, Water Skiing,
Swimming, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Pump Station, Picnic Day
Use, Launch Ramp, Visitor Information Center. (904) 791-2235. Just northeast
of Ocala.</li>
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<b>St. Johns River.</b> Launch Ramps Marinas and Fuel are available along
various points. Water Skiing, Swimming, Fishing, Navigable from Jacksonville
and the Atlantic into Lake George. (See Below).</li>
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<b>Tohopekaliga Lake.</b> Fishing, Swimming, Launch Ramps (Small Fee May
Apply). Just South of Orlando. Chain-able to Cypress, Hatchineha and Kissimmee.</li>
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<b><i><font size=+1>St. Johns River.</font></i></b></address></center>
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The St. Johns River Runs from Jacksonville south to just southwest of Melbourne.
It helps to manage ground and surface water supplies in all or part of
19 counties in northeast and east-central Florida. It also features a huge
variety of wildlife and plenty of history where you can follow 200-year-old
paddle strokes of naturalist explorer William Bartram. St. Johns and its
confluent streams remain surprisingly unaffected by time or tourism, shrouded
still in thick cypress woods, entwined with moss and vines, alive with
gators, limpkins, ospreys, bears and bobcats (portions not recommended
for water skiing). There are numerous lakes and access points all up and
down the river. Large craft can Navigate from Jacksonville through to about
Lake Beresford while smaller can reach to Lake Monroe, Mullett or Jessup
(depending on water levels). Kayaks or canoes can do nearly all of it.
Lakes easily accessible from Jacksonville south include <b>Little Lake
George </b>and <b>Lake George</b> near Pierson and Highway 17, <b>Lake
Dextor </b>near Astor on Florida State Route 40 (Kimball Island is a must
see state park !), <b>Lake Beresford </b>near Florida State Route 44 and
West Deland, <b>Lake Monroe</b> off I-4 north of Orlando (may have trouble
navigating from Lake Beresford southward in large vessels but nearly all
the lakes have accessible ramps), <b>Mullet Lake </b>off state route 46,
<b>Lake
Jessup</b> near state route 46 and other lakes farther south include
<b>Lake
Harvey / Gopher Slough, Clark, Caiine Poinsett, Winder, Washington, Sawgrass
and Helen Blazes. </b>To really get the feel of the trip and the historical
aspects, be sure to visit the Discovery Web site by <a href="http://izzy.online.discovery.com/DCO/doc/1012/world/exploration/stjohn/riveropener.html">Clicking
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<b><font size=+1>Lake Okeechobee and Okeechobee Waterway.</font></b></address></center>
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Lake Okeechobee is the 2nd largest freshwater lake in the U.S.. Excellent
fishing and sight seeing year round. There are 10 recreational are located
along this 52 mile waterway. You can Navigate from Ft. Meyers in the Caloosachatchee
River to Lake Okeechobee out to Stuart into the Atlantic Ocean. Bass fishing
is popular here.</address>
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<b>St. Lucie Lock. </b>Boat in Campsites With and Without Electricity,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Pump Station, Picnic Day Use,
Launch Ramp (Small Fee May Apply), Visitor Information Center. (904) 791-2235.</li>
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<b>Port Mayaca Lock.</b> Launch Ramp (Small Fee May Apply), Picnic Day
Use. (904) 791-2235.</li>
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<b>Moore Haven Lock. </b>Campsites With and Without Electricity, Showers,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Pump Station, Launch Ramp (Small Fee
May Apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. (904) 791-2235.</li>
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<b>Ortona Lock. </b>Campsites With and Without Electricity, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Pump Station, Picnic Day Use, Launch Ramp (Small
Fee May Apply). (904) 791-2235.</li>
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<b>WP. Franklin Lock. </b>Boat in Campsites With and Without Electricity,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Pump Station, Picnic Day Use,
Launch Ramp (Small Fee May Apply), Visitor Information Center. (904) 791-2235.</li>
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<a href="http://apimarine.com">Click here for a link to API Marine on Lake
Okeechobee.</a></li>
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<center>Information based on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers brochures and
boaters information.
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