Harris Chain of Lakes, The

The Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake and Orange Counties is comprised of 8 primary lakes (Apopka, Harris, Griffin*, Eustis, Dora, Beauclair, Carlton, and Yale) totaling about 75,000 acres. Located northwest of Orlando, the Harris Chain of Lakes offers excellent fishing opportunities for all anglers with over 30 public boat ramps (see FWC Boat Ramp Locator) and numerous public fishing piers. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has completed numerous restoration and management activities focusing on improving habitat, fish populations, and water quality throughout the chain including: fish stockings, installing fish attractors, and habitat plantings. Largemouth bass, black crappie, and bream (bluegill and redear sunfish) are the popular sportfish with anglers. Also, FWC has stocked sunshine bass in some lakes within the Harris Chain to add diversity to anglers' catches.