Lake Yale

Located in Lake County, Florida

Lake Yale is located in Leesburg (Lake County), Florida, and spans 4,042-acres. Orlando is 49 miles southeast of Lake Yale, and Tampa is 93 miles southwest.

The closest location for emergency care is the University of Florida Health Leesburg Hospital, 13 miles away. The Orlando International Airport is 56.8 miles from Lake Yale.

Life on the Water

Lake Yale has something for everyone like fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and water sports. Local and state fishing and boating regulations apply.

Fishermen can expect largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, crappie, peacock cichlid, pumpkinseed, bowfin, bluegill, chain pickerel, catfish, and alligator gar. There is something for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s spending the day fishing off the dock or going for a boat ride!

Things to Do Around Lake Yale

Ferran Park is located on the edge of Lake Eustis and is perfect for friends and family of all ages. There are walking trails, a bandshell, benches, a gazebo, a kayak launch, a playground, a water fountain, and fishing.

The Ocala National Forest is less than twenty miles away! Visitors flock to here from around the world due to the natural beauty here. There are crystal clear waters inhabited by manatees, miles of hiking trails, and various other outdoor attractions!

Grab a bite to eat at one of the local favorites like Gator Bay Bar and Grill, The Great Pizza Company, and The Crazy Gator.

Discover Orlando

Orlando is an epicenter for exciting amusement parks for all ages! The city is, of course, most known for being the home to Walt Disney World, which consists of amusement parks, water parks, live events, and great food. Disney is always adding new attractions making it the perfect vacation destination for families!

At Universal Studios, guests can grab a pint of butterbeer, fly on a broom or explore Hogwarts at the Harry Potter World. They can also face velociraptors and a giant T-Rex on the Jurassic Park boat ride and explore the Marvel Universe by riding the thrilling Incredible Hulk Coaster.

The Orlando experience doesn't only include theme parks! Other adventures that await you here are indoor fun centers, an alligator breeding center, state-of-the-art golf courses, and fantastic food!

After a long day of exploring the city, grab a bite to eat at one of the many highly-rated restaurants. Examples include Kres Chophouse, Reyes Mezcaleria, Mrs. Potato Restaurant, and Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.

For the Lover of Nature

Lake Yale is the perfect choice for those who are seeking a relaxing lake experience, yet not too far away from the entertainment hub of Orlando!