Kayaking Lake Toho
Paddle Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee: launches, wildlife and tips. Guided tours coming soon.
Lake Tohopekaliga, or Lake Toho, is one of Florida’s best-known bass lakes and a great place to paddle. Its marshy shorelines, cattails and lily pads hold herons, ospreys, snail kites and alligators, with the Kissimmee lakefront just a few minutes from downtown.
Can you kayak on Lake Toho?
Yes. Paddlers usually launch near the Kissimmee lakefront or at public ramps around the lake and stay along the marshy shorelines, where the birdlife is best and the wind is lighter. The lake is big and open, so plan for wind and go early in the day.
Prefer a motor? Book a private Lake Toho pontoon rental or a Lake Toho bass fishing trip. Plan your visit with Experience Kissimmee and our Kissimmee guide.
Paddling the lake
- Best time: early morning, November to April. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer.
- Wildlife: snail kites, ospreys, bald eagles in winter, sandhill cranes, herons, egrets and alligators.
- Wind: Lake Toho is wide and shallow, and chop builds fast. Stay near shore and turn back early if it picks up.
- Safety: wear a life jacket and watch for bass boats near the channels.
Read our kayak safety tips for beginners, or see more Florida eco tours.
Guided Lake Toho kayak tours: coming soon
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Lake Toho kayaking FAQ
How big is Lake Toho?
About 18,800 acres, one of the largest lakes in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
Are there alligators in Lake Toho?
Yes, like nearly every Florida lake. Keep your distance and never feed them.
Where do I launch a kayak on Lake Toho?
The Kissimmee lakefront area and public boat ramps around the lake are the usual starting points.
Does iOutdoors offer Lake Toho kayak tours?
Guided tours are coming soon. Pontoon rentals and fishing trips on Lake Toho book online today.