Clermont Waterfront
Clermont is the "Gem of the Hills". The rolling hills of the central ridge of Florida provide magnificent vantage points for the numerous scenic lakes of Lake County.
Warm winters attract sports enthusiasts to Clermont, FL. Many triathlons are held in Clermont, FL each year, and windy weather brings out windsurfers and sailors to the larger lakes.
Whether you are looking for a lakefront property or some acreage for equestrian pursuits, Clermont, Florida has a wide selection of homes for you to choose from.
Clermont Chain of Lakes
The focal point of the South Lake County area is the fantastic Clermont Chain of Lakes—13 lakes connected by canals and rivers. The Clermont Chain of lakes is designated Outstanding Florida Waterways. They are excellent for fishing, boating, and water skiing.
Clermont Chain of Lakes:
- Lake Minneola - 1,906 acres, Public
- Lake Palatlakaha - 108 acre, Private
- Lake Hiawatha - 406 acre, Private
- Lake Minnehaha - 2313 acre, Public
- Lake Susan - 88 acre, Private
- Crescent Lake - 142 acre, Private
- Lake Louisa - 3167 acre, Private
Lake Louisa
The largest of the Clermont Chain of Lakes, peaceful Lake Louisa, has little boat traffic since almost 1/2 of the shoreline is protected by the Lake Louisa State Park. The shoreline is rimmed with beautiful cypress trees, whose needles turn red around Christmas time.
Little and Big Sawmill Lakes
These two lakes are connected by a small canal. The Sawmill Lakes is spring-fed, so the water level does not fluctuate as much as other lakes. Big Sawmill Lake, with a ski jump and slalom course, is a favorite among water skiers.
More Clermont Lakes
There are many more individual lakes throughout the Clermont area, enough for every taste.
Lake Nellie - 548 acre, Private
Little Lake Nellie - 84 acre, Private
Lake Winona - 67 acre, Private
Sumner Lake - 339 acre, Private
Sawmill Lake - 92 acre, Private
Lake Glona - 140 acre, Private
Lake Gary - 96 acre, Private
Pine Island Lake - 419 acre, Private
Johns Lake - 2,580 acre, Public