The region's most popular and overlooked lakes, rivers and creeks, from Tampa to Orlando and Palatka are many.
Fishing pressure is more focused on Central Florida than on waters in any other Florida region.
Opportunities are spread out over more water in terms of diversity and geographic coverage. There are 8 principal, interconnected lakes plus Lake Yale which flows into the Chain but does not allow access. All, except Lake Apopka, provide excellent bass fishing that is renown around the country. Each year, the Harris Chain is the site of several major bass fishing tournaments. Top The heaviest boat traffic on the chain is in Haines Creek, the Dora Canal and the Dead River.