East Lake Tohopekaliga, or East Lake Toho as it is popularly called, is located south of Orlando in central Florida. The lake, which is circular in shape and covers 11,968 acres, is the second largest lake in Osceola County. East Lake Toho is part of the chain of lakes on Upper Kissimmee River, together making the headwaters of the whole Everglade system.

There are three communities on the lake: Narcoosee, St. Cloud, and Runnymede. The spectacular beauty of the lake brings large number of tourists every year. Clear water and depths of up to nine feet create the perfect environment for all sorts of outdoor activities. The best way to explore the lake is on an airboat, a flat-bottomed boat that glides smoothly over even the shallowest of water, bringing visitors very close to the wildlife that calls the lake home, alligators being just some of them. Nearby Chisholm Park has nice picnic areas, kids’ playgrounds, ball field, a volleyball court, a ramp for boats, and a nice sandy beach. Avid fishermen come to the East Lake Tohopekaliga for black crappie, catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, and especially largemouth bass.

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