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Welcome to
Silver Lake Preserve

—nearly 2,000 acres of pristine Southwest Florida wilderness where the land feels unchanged and the hunting is as good as it gets. Owned and operated by Lykes Bros. Inc., this is where the Lykes family has hunted for generations. Now, we invite you to experience it for yourself.

Old Florida. Unforgettable Hunts.

Old Florida. Unforgettable Hunts.

Here, ancient oaks shade the lodge, coveys explode from the palmettos, and bull gators glide through blackwater sloughs. Our guides know every inch of this land—and they'll make sure you leave with stories worth telling.

Here, ancient oaks shade the lodge, coveys explode from the palmettos, and bull gators glide through blackwater sloughs. Our guides know every inch of this land—and they'll make sure you leave with stories worth telling.

What We Offer.

Guided Quail Hunts

Classic wing shooting behind exceptional bird dogs.

Osceola Turkey Hunts

Pursue Florida's native wild turkey during spring gobbler season.

Trophy Alligator Hunts

Free-range gators averaging 11+ feet with a high success rate.

Pheasant Tower Shoots

Fast-paced, social shooting for groups up to 24.

Wobble Deck

Sharpen your skills or warm up before the hunt.

Shooting Range

Sight In. Practice. Prepare.

Lodge & Accommodations

Stay where the Lykes family stayed, under the oaks.

Field Notes from
Silver Lake Preserve

Vintage turkey hunting image

The Silver Lake Difference

This isn’t a hunting operation—it’s a sporting tradition. Our guides have decades of experience. Our dogs are trained to perfection. And our land has been carefully stewarded for more than a century. When you hunt with us, you’re not a customer. You’re a guest.

Make Your Reservation

The Silver Lake Difference

This isn’t a hunting operation—it’s a sporting tradition. Our guides have decades of experience. Our dogs are trained to perfection. And our land has been carefully stewarded for more than a century. When you hunt with us, you’re not a customer. You’re a guest.

Make Your Reservation

Experience Old Florida at Silver Lake Preserve