The Waterboy was filmed primarily in Central Florida , even though the story is set in Louisiana.

Main filming locations

  • Central Florida and the greater Orlando area.
  • Key cities: Clermont, DeLand, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Orlando, and nearby St. Cloud.

Notable spots used in the movie

  • Bobby’s “bayou” home: built on or near Lake Louisa / Highbanks-area ramps in the Central Florida region around Clermont–DeBary.
  • Mud Dogs’ practice and home games: Spec Martin Municipal Stadium in DeLand, Florida.
  • Coach Klein’s office and practice-field surroundings: Florida Army National Guard Armory in DeLand.
  • Classroom and GED scenes: Stetson University in DeLand and Florida Southern College in Lakeland (including the famous “medulla oblongata” lecture).
  • Fraternity party scenes: Hunter Arms Hotel / Bed & Breakfast in St. Cloud, Florida.
  • Bourbon Bowl and big-stadium action: Camping World Stadium (formerly Citrus Bowl) in Orlando; some exterior stadium shots also came from TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville and a flyover from Williams‑Brice Stadium in South Carolina.

Quick reference table

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Scene/Element Real Location City / Area
Mud Dogs’ stadium Spec Martin Municipal Stadium DeLand, Florida
Coach Klein’s office Florida Army National Guard Armory DeLand, Florida
Classroom / GED scenes Stetson University, Florida Southern College DeLand & Lakeland, Florida
Fraternity party Hunter Arms Hotel / B&B St. Cloud, Florida
Bourbon Bowl game Camping World Stadium (Citrus Bowl) Orlando, Florida
General “bayou” home area Lake Louisa / Clermont–DeBary area sets Central Florida
**TL;DR:** _The Waterboy_ was set in Louisiana but shot mostly around Central Florida—especially DeLand, Clermont, Lakeland, Orlando, Daytona Beach, and St. Cloud, with stadium scenes at Spec Martin Stadium and Camping World Stadium.

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