Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake in Osceola County, Florida, United States

Lake Tohopekaliga is a large freshwater lake in Osceola County that spreads across flat areas with aquatic plants providing food and habitat for fish populations. The water holds substantial numbers of fish that draw anglers looking to fish these waters.

The name Tohopekaliga derives from Seminole words: tohopke, meaning fence or fort, and likv, meaning site. Shingle Creek, rising in Orlando, is the lake's primary inflow. Canal 31, a 3-mile channel through western St. Cloud, links it to East Lake Tohopekaliga, while the 4-mile South Port canal at the southern tip connects it to Cypress Lake.

The lake hosts major fishing competitions where anglers from different organizations test their skills against each other throughout the year. These events bring together people who take fishing seriously and want to experience what the lake's waters offer.

The shoreline is accessible at several points, including parks with walking paths, picnic areas, and fishing piers where visitors can reach the water. Multiple access points let you explore different parts depending on your interest.

The name Tohopekaliga derives from Seminole words for fence or fort and site, recorded as Tohopeka and Tohopekaliga. The lake is also called Lake Toho, West Lake or simply Toho. Its 42-mile shoreline is bordered by Kissimmee to the north, Kissimmee Park to the east and South Port to the south.