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The nine lakes of the Harris Chain total approximately 76,000 acres. The Harris Chain is world renowned for it's natural beauty and great fishing. These lakes are dark and rich in nutrients. All of the lakes are interconnected with the exception of Lake Yale which is landlocked. The Harris Chain is part of the Florida Ocklawaha Basin which drains Central Florida to the north and is connected to the St Johns River which enters the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. In addition to the great fishing, the Harris Chain is a Jet-Ski and cruising paradise. With so much water to explore, it is possible to cruise for a lifetime in these waters and not see everything there is to see. Local bass fishing tournaments are held on a weekly basis and the Harris Chain has returned as a stop on the B.A.S.S. Tournament Trail with its great fishing being highlighted on ESPN and many outdoor TV shows. Together, the East Harris Chain lakes; Dora, Beauclair and Lake Carlton cover 4,475 acres. They are connected to Lake Eustis on the north through the Dora Canal and to Lake Apopka to the South through the Apopka Beauclair Canal. Mount Dora is a beautiful quaint lakeside village located directly on the shores of Lake Dora. This city is the home of the Mount Dora Art Festival, which attracts nearly 250,000 visitors annually. The City of Tavares, also located on Lake Dora is the County Seat and also hosts the popular Antique Boat Show in the Spring of each year. South of Lake Dora is Lake Beauclair and tiny Lake Carlton. Lake Carlton can be reached through a small inlet on the southern shore of Lake Beauclair. There are three public boat ramps on the East Harris Chain lakes; two on Lake Dora and one in the Town of Lake Jem. The Lake Jem ramp is on the Apopka Beauclair canal.