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Arnold Brothers Boat Ramp Crooked River Preserve Lake Louisa State Besides meeting the legal requirements, prudent boaters should carry additional safety equipment. The following additional items of equipment are suggested depending on the size, location and use of a boat. The Palatlakaha Run is one of eight featured o VHF radio o Ring buoy o Sunglasses waterway trails in the Lake County Blueways o Anchor o Spare fuel o Marine hardware Program. A blueways trail is similar to a hiking trail with an abundance of scenery and wildlife. Lake County is not only blessed with great natural resources, o Heaving line o Spare anchor o Extra clothing but a responsive Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit. The unit routinely o Fenders o Chart and compass o Spare parts The estimated 130 total miles within the eight patrols the lakes, rivers and other bodies of water located within blueways trails are located in four distinct areas Lake County. These deputies conduct boating safety inspections, enforce o First aid kit o Boat hook o AM/FM radio of Lake County: St. Johns River, Golden Triangle, boating laws and respond to routine and emergency calls occurring on the o Flashlight o Spare propeller o Pump or bailer Palatlakaha Basin and Oklawaha Basin. The trails water. The Marine Unit offers the following general boating safety tips to help do not impede other uses of the waterways, but make every boating excursion a safe and fun one. o Mirror o Mooring line o Paddles simply promote these waterways for canoe and o Searchlight o Food and water o Whistle or horn kayak users. For more information about Lake 1. Alcohol and boating don’t mix – Alcohol impairs 7. Keep the ship in tiptop shape – County’s Blueways, log on to www.lakecountyfl.gov, o Sunscreen lotion o Binoculars o Visual distress signal a boater’s judgment, balance and coordina- Make sure the boat is in top keyword: blueways. tion. More than 50 percent of drownings result operating condition and there are no o Tool kit o Spare batteries from boating incidents involving alcohol. tripping hazards. The boat should be free of The longest trail in the Lake County Blueways fire hazards and have clean bilges. 2. Look for the label – Use Coast Guard-approved Program, the Palatlakaha Run traverses seven life jackets when boating and fishing. 8. Maintain a safe speed – Develop a habit of bodies of water: Lake Minneola, Lake Minnehaha, boating slowly within 150 feet from shore. Lake Louisa, Lake Susan, Lake Palatlakaha, Lake 3. Prepare for fire safety – All motorboats less Remember to obey restricted zones such as Hiawatha and the Palatlakaha River. These lakes than 26 feet in length must carry at least one “slow speed minimum wake” and “idle speed help form the 17-lake Clermont Chain. B-I, hand portable, readily accessible, Coast no wake.” In Lake County, all public access Guard-approved fire extinguisher. man-made waterways that are connected Highlights of the Palatlakaha Run include two 4. Bring noisemakers – Boats less than 40 feet in to lakes and rivers are designated “idle speed 1. Avoid canoeing or kayaking alone, or at night. 6. Watch for motorboats. Stay to the right and turn protected areas in Lake Louisa State Park and your bow into the wake. Crooked River Preserve. Other entry points length are required to carry a sound produc- no wake” unless otherwise posted. 2. Prepare a “float plan.” Leave a paddling route include Palatlakaha Park, located north of Lake FREE WATERWAYS MAP WATERWAYS FREE ing device. and return time with a relative or friend. 7. Secure your car and take keys with you. 9. Ride carefully – Do not ride on the bow, stern, Louisa, and the Clermont Boat Ramp, located on Remember to bring a cell phone to call 5. Develop a float plan – Anytime you go out in a seat back or sides of the boat when in motion. 3. When in a group, assign a lead and sweep Lake Minneola. boat, give a responsible person details about emergency personnel at 9-1-1. 10. Anchor with caution – Refrain from anchoring boats. Preferably, both boats should be manned where you are going, how long you will be a boat in any heavily traveled area that would by experienced paddlers with no one in the 8. State Law requires all persons in vessels including gone and what your boat looks like. This is interfere with or create a navigation hazard for group passing the lead boat or falling behind canoes and kayaks to have a wearable important because if the boat is delayed other boaters. the sweep. personal flotation device (PFD) for every person because of an emergency, becomes lost, or on board. And a horn/whistle on the vessel. encounters other problems, you want help to 4. Never paddle farther from shore than you are be able to reach you. prepared to swim. 9. Do not approach or harass alligators, as they can be dangerous. It is illegal to feed wildlife. 6. Watch the weather – Know local weather 5. Make mental notes as you pass trail markers Blueway trails are shared with alligators, nesting conditions and prepare for electrical storms. – knowing the location of the closest marker birds and other wildlife. Please observe, but do Stop boating as soon as you see or hear will help emergency personnel should you not disturb. a storm. need assistance. Lake County WATER AUTHORITY 27351 State Road 19, Tavares, FL 32778 Phone: 352-324-6141 1 Arnold Brothers Boat Ramp 3 Lake Louisa State Park 4 Palatlakaha River Park Fax: 352-324-6364 Winding through the rolling hills of South Lake Reopened in July 2007, this once simple Perched atop a ridge, the 4,500-acre Lake This 23-acre park is set alongside the beautiful www.lcwa.org Number of lakes 17 County is the 17-lake Clermont Chain of Lakes. boat-ramp facility received a major facelift. Louisa State Park features rolling hills and six Palatlakaha River at 12325 Hull Road. Take a The tannic water, abundant vegetation and Total acreage 8,692 Construction at the site included repairing lakes. Anglers can fish in four of the park’s six leisurely stroll down this outstanding Florida the boat ramp facility and adding a 200-foot lakes, but gasoline-powered boats are not river or access the Clermont Chain of Lakes man-made structures provide ample cover to Boat ramps 2 boardwalk, a pavilion with picnic tables, a new allowed. From the park’s fishing pier or on a through this park’s single paved boat ramp grow trophy size bass. parking lot and increased landscaping. small boat, largemouth bass and specks are with a courtesy dock. The park features a fishing popular catches for anglers. pier and a nature trail with interpretive signs Largemouth bass are generally found in the describing the local habitat. Other amenities Lake Minneola 1,888 acres Lake County Parks & Trails Division manages shoreline grasses and at the mouths of creeks the .15-acre recreational facility, which provides The park features 20 cabins and a 60-site RV of the park include a pavilion, grills, picnic connecting the lakes. Live shiners drifting in Lake Minnehaha 2,411 acres the northern most access to the Clermont Chain camp. Popular activities at the park include tables and a large playground. For more 315 W. Main St. these areas should produce some good action. of Lakes. Located in the City of Groveland, fishing, canoeing, bird watching, wildlife information, call 352-742-0992. P.O. Box 7800 Lake Winona 79 acres the Arnold Brothers Boat Ramp provides viewing and hiking. The 25 miles of park trails Artificial baits fished along the shoreline and at 5 Tavares, FL 32778 boaters direct access to the Palatlakaha River. accommodate hikers and horseback riders. Waterfront Park the creek mouth also work well. In addition, Phone: 352-742-3918 Lake Louisa 3,573 acres For more information, call 352-742-0992. For more information, call 352-394-3969. This City of Clermont park is conveniently www.VisitLakeFL.com anglers will also find catfish and speckled perch located along Lake Minneola, nestled to be quite plentiful. Lake Palatlakaha 102 acres 2 Crooked River Preserve between East Avenue and Eighth Street. The 64-acre natural area protects an Passing through the park is the 5.5-mile Lake Lake Hiawatha 49 acres For the sports enthusiast, the Clermont Chain undisturbed section of waterfront on Minneola Scenic Trail, which connects to an of Lakes is home to bass, crappie, catfish and Wilson Lake 41 acres Lake Louisa, as well as frontage along the additional 26 miles of trails. Waterfront Park also features restroom facilities, picnic areas, bluegill. Trophy bass are possible on every Palatlakaha River (also known as the “Crooked Lake Susan 81 acres River”). The preserve is managed by the playground, beachfront swim area and cast in the Clermont Chain of Lakes. For more Lake County Water Authority to protect the fishing piers. information on planning your next fishing trip, visit Crescent Lake 122 acres site’s natural resources and to provide www.lakebigbass.com. the public with passive In addition to its proximity Cook Lake 21 acres recreational opportunities. to downtown restaurants and shops, the park is Cherry Lake 401 acres A parking area, restroom host to several major Lake Lucy 365 acres and trailhead located off happenings each year, Lake Louisa Road allows including Pig on the Lake Emma 170 acres for passive recreation Pond in March and and exploration of the the Great Floridian Stewart Lake 65 acres sandhill plant community Triathlon in October. For and wetlands. Popular more information, call Lake Willamee 3 acres activities at the preserve 352-394-4081.
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