The Lake

Lake Hatchineha: World Famous Bass Fishing and
Air Boating in Central Florida

CREEK RANCH BORDERS Lake Hatchineha (hatch-NEE-haw) which means "cypress tree." Lake Hatch is part of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. Air boating tops most lists of favorite activities at the Ranch. It’s an absolute thrill and must do. You can also motor boat, canoe, or view and photograph majestic wildlife from our pontoon boat.

About 100 steps from your bedroom you’ll find some of the best bass fishing in the world. Lake Hatch is one of the sites of the Bassmaster Citrus Slam tournament.

  • A 6,665 acre lake, almost half the size of Manhattan
  • Skim across the water with our air boat’s 6-cylinder Continental aircraft engine
  • “Lake Hatch is my confidence lake.” —Frank Scalish, professional angler
  • Observe alligators, aquatic birds, hawks and eagles high overhead

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