Lake Eustis

Lake Eustis
Lake Eustis, looking west from Ferran Park
Location of the lake in Florida.
Location of the lake in Florida.
Lake Eustis
LocationLake County, Florida
Coordinates28°50′56″N 81°43′31″W / 28.84889°N 81.72528°W / 28.84889; -81.72528
Typelake
Surface area7,000 acres (28 km2)

Lake Eustis is located in Central Florida, west of the city of Eustis. It covers approximately 7,000 acres (28 km2). It is spring fed and is a member of the Harris Chain of Lakes, and is connected to Lake Harris by means of the Dead River. It is also connected to the St. Johns River via Haines Creek to Lake Griffin, and the Ocklawaha River. The St. Johns River continues north to Jacksonville and the Atlantic Ocean.

Other communities along the shores of Lake Eustis include Grand Island to the north, Haines Creek to the northwest and Tavares on the southeastern shore.

Eustis Lake Walk built over and connected to the eastern shores of Lake Eustis affords sunset views and 20 boat slips and 4 gazebos amid shore front lake waters.

Sailing and fishing are some of the activities available at the lake.