The Most Instagrammable Lakes in Orlando, Florida

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Melissa Sherrard

The city of Orlando, Florida, is home to hundreds of lakes, each with its own landscape that offers photo opportunities for Instagram enthusiasts every season of the year. A bird’s eye view will show you just how many lakes “The City Beautiful” has to offer, but to help narrow your search for sites that will definitely give you some snapshot inspiration, we present a list of the most Instagrammable lakes in Orlando, Florida, and its suburbs.

Lake Killarney

Lake Killarney is a beautiful spot in northern Orlando, Florida, that’s perfect for Instagram posts. The absence of a public boat ramp keeps the traffic on Lake Killarney light, making it an excellent choice to take out a kayak or paddle board and snap some great photos.

Lake Killarney, Winter Park, FL, USA

Lake Conway

Lake Conway is one of the largest and most Instagrammable lakes in the Orlando, Florida, area. It’s incredibly popular among locals and offers lots of options for backgrounds in your Instagram snapshots.

Lake Conway, Orlando, FL, USA

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Lake Ivanhoe

Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, Lake Ivanhoe is a local favorite for boating, fishing and skiing, so your posts are bound to get likes from in-the-know locals. Multiple public parks along the banks of Lake Ivanhoe make for great places to take photos for Instagram.

Lake Ivanhoe, Orlando, FL, USA

Lake Tohopekaliga (Lake Toho)

Lake Tohopekaliga, named for a native American word that means “we will gather together here,” covers more than 20,000 acres and has a diameter of 42 miles, making it one of the largest and most Instagrammable lakes in Florida. Known for its bass fishing, wildlife watching opportunities and scenic shoreline, Lake Toho offers lots of opportunities for picture-perfect posts. Be sure to post some pictures from Makinson Island, a 132-acre island in the northern end of the lake that’s only accessible by boat, canoe, or kayak.

Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee, FL, USA

Lake Apopka

As Florida’s third-largest lake, Lake Apopka is a must for your Instagram page. Lake Apopka is fed by a natural spring, so there’s always lots of native and migrating wildlife near its shores. Keep an eye out for picturesque scenes along the Lake Apopka Loop Trail, a nearly 30-mile round-trip path around the water, where you can snap a selfie.

Lake Apopka, Apopka, FL, USA

Lake Holden

Lake Holden may be small and less popular than the larger lakes throughout Orlando, Florida, but its exclusivity makes it a gem for posting stranger-free Instagram pictures. The water of Lake Holden is often clearer than that of other lakes in the area, and there are two small islands where you’ll have a good chance of spying some wildlife.

Lake Holden, Orlando, FL, USA

Lake Kissimmee

When it comes to Instagram-ready photos, it’s hard to beat Lake Kissimmee, located on the western outskirts of Orlando, Florida. Lake Kissimmee is home to an abundance of marine life, and you’ll definitely want to post a picture of any largemouth bass or other fish you catch while out on the water.

Lake Kissimmee, Kissimmee, FL, USA

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is a mecca for watersports, such as skiing and wakeboarding, located right in the center of Orlando, Florida, so it’s great for getting action-packed shots for your Instagram page. The lemon-shaped lake is bordered by three public parks, so you can spend time enjoying Clear Lake both on and off the water.

Clear Lake, Orlando, FL, USA

Lake Eola

One of the most Instagrammable lakes in Orlando, Florida, is located in the heart of the city’s downtown district: Lake Eola. Despite its small size, Lake Eola is one of the most photographed spots in the city, as it’s famous for its photogenic swans, iconic fountain and lively atmosphere along its shores.

Lake Eola, Orlando, FL, USA

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Lake Pickett

Picturesque, undeveloped shorelines and sunsets to die for make Lake Pickett one of the best lakes in Orlando to post to your Instagram account. Lake Pickett is vast, so you’ll have lost of opportunities to take photos of the lake and the wildlife that call it home.

Lake Pickett, Orlando, FL, USA

Park Lake

Park Lake is just a short stroll from the bustle of Orlando, making it an Instagram-ready escape for nature lovers in The City Beautiful. Despite its small size, Park Lake offers beautiful views and sunsets that will make your Instagram followers swoon.

Park Lake, Orlando, FL, USA

Lake Fairview

Located in the northwestern part of Orlando, Lake Fairview is a pretty setting with a city park and bathing beach on its northwest shore. The 386-acre lake is home to largemouth bass and other wildlife, making the sights of Lake Fairview great for Instagram posts.
Lake Fairview, Orlando, FL, USA

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Lake Virginia

Lake Virginia, located in the upscale Winter Park area of Orlando, Florida, is partially bordered by beautiful Rollins College and million-dollar mansions, making in one of the most Instagrammable bodies of water in the city. You can snap selfies from Winter Park Beach, out on a paddleboard, or in a boat on the waters of Lake Virginia.

Lake Virginia, Winter Park, FL, USA

Lake Underhill

You’ll catch some great sunrises and sunsets walking along the trail around Lake Underhill, or get some fun fitness shots at the eight exercise stations along the lake’s southern shore. Lake Underhill is a pretty spot in the heart of Orlando where you can relax and catch up with your Instagram followers.

Lake Underhill, Orlando, FL, USA

Lake Como

Lake Como offers an Instagram-ready setting for pictures of both natural Florida landscapes and modern, man-made additions to the landscape. Be sure to post some pictures of the footbridges flowers, and lion sculpture, icons of the Lake Como Park.

Lake Como, Orlando, FL, USA

Lake Davis

Located in the heart of Orlando, Florida is Lake Davis, a pretty little lake that’s just begging to find a spot on your Instagram page. Lake Davis is surrounded by a well-maintained park setting where you have a good chance of spotting lots of birds and other wildlife.

Lake Davis, Orlando, FL, USA

Lake Lawsona

Lake Lawsona is an Instagram-ready place of natural beauty located in the heart of Orlando’s historic district. After snapping pictures of the beautiful lake, you can take your camera down to take pictures of nearly 500 buildings that are 50-100 years old.

Lake Lawsona, Orlando, FL, USA

Lake Cherokee

Lake Cherokee, formerly known as Lake Minnie, is a beautiful piece of water located in the heart of one of Orlando’s historic districts. Any photos you post of “Honeymoon Row,” a handful of homes built during the 1880s along the lake’s west shoreline, are sure to get noticed by locals and history buffs alike.

Lake Cherokee, Orlando, FL, USA

Lake Holden

Just south of downtown Orlando is Lake Holden, a picturesque body of water that’s popular among watersports enthusiasts for it size, water clarity and sheer beauty. You’ll want a shot of Lake Holden to show your Instagram followers the little oasis you found in urban Orlando, Florida.

Lake Holden, Orlando, FL, USA

Lake Down

On the western edge of Orlando in the suburb of Windermere is Lake Down, a beautiful body of water that begs to be photographed and shared with the world. Snap a selfie for Instagram from either Lake Down Park, the walking path around the lake, or from the water!

Lake Down, Windermere, FL, USA

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