Citrus County, Florida ~ Public Boat Ramps

 

 

Seach our site below

Chassahowitzka River Recreation Area Boat Ramp
8600 West Miss Maggie Drive
Homosassa, FL 34448

GPS 28° 42'53.93" N    82° 34'37.85" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Go to map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

 

Technically freshwater, the Chassahowitzka River ramp offers; 2 launching lanes, 21 boat trailer parking spaces and restrooms. From here you can navigate down the river with your small boat towards the Gulf to the brackish and saltwater fishing opportunities. Please buy a combination saltwater and freshwater Florida fishing license to keep yourself on the safe side of the laws.

 

 

Cross Florida Greenway Boat Ramp
North Suncoast Boulevard ( Route 19 / 98 )
at the barge canal
Crystal River, FL 34428

GPS 29° 00'46.95" N    82° 39'44.33" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Video of the Cross Florida Greenway Boat Ramp

Map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

 

Located on the Cross Florida Barge Canal this facility offers; Single lane ramp, courtesy dock and parking for about 10 boat trailers directly at the ramp area. Lots of additional parking under bridge and a designated area on western side of bridge, the sign is on the bridges concrete abutement. Please be aware that you need to back your trailer 400' down to the ramp area at this location. once launched it is about 6.5 miles down the canal to Deadmans Key at the Gulf.
Restrooms are available at the park behind the FWC building. A 1500' walk via the trail or go back the road to the right just before the FWC building when driving in.

 

 

Crystal River City Boat Ramp
558 Northwest 3rd Avenue
Crystal River, FL 34428

GPS 28° 53'56.90" N    82° 35'46.78" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Go to map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

NOAA Crystal River, Kings Bay, FL 8727343

 

Technically freshwater, but you can easily navigate to salt and brackish waters. Please buy a combination saltwater and freshwater Florida fishing license to keep yourself on the safe side of the laws. No real parking at this location.

 

Fort Island Gulf Beach Boat Ramp
16000 West Fort Island Trail
Crystal River, FL 34429

GPS 28° 54'40.67" N    82° 41'32.62" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Go to map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

NOAA Shell Island, Crystal River, FL 8727359

 

Fort Island Gulf Beach boat ramp offers; Single launching lane, courtesy dock, 24 paved boat trailer parking spaces & restrooms
The Roger Batchelor fishing pier on site also.

 

 

Fort Island Trail Park Boat Ramp
12073 West Fort Island Trail
Crystal River, Fl 34429

GPS 28° 54'12.48" N    82° 38'04.65" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Go to Video of Fort Island Trail Park Boat Ramp

Go to map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

 

The Fort Island Trail Park boat ramp sits on 14 acres and offers; (2) 2 lane ramps, 47 paved trailer parking spaces, courtesy docks, picnicking, restrooms and lights.
The Fort Island Trail Park fishing pier on site also.

 

 

 

Mac Raes Boat Ramp
5290 South Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448

GPS 28° 47'06.04" N    82° 37'06.83" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Go to map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

NOAA Ozello 8727306

 

The Mac Raes boat ramp offer; Single launching lane, courtesy dock & 35 boat trailer parking spaces.

 

 

Mason Creek Boat Ramp
Closest cross street is;
   West Restview Court & South Mason Creek Road
   Homosassa, FL 34448
Ramp is located 1/10 of a mile south on South Mason Creek Road.

GPS 28° 45'40.38" N    82° 38'01.45" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Go to map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

NOAA Mason Creek, Homosassa Bay 8727274

 

 

Mason Creek at South Hancock Road Boat Ramp
Closest intersection is;
   West Grybek Drive & South Hancock Road
   Homosassa, FL 34448
Located 1/10th mile south of the above intersection on South Hancock Road.

GPS 28° 45'51.05" N    82° 37'11.65" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Go to map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

NOAA Mason Creek, Homosassa Bay 8727274

 

 

Ozello Community Park Boat Ramp & Hand Launch
410 North Pirate Point
Crystal River, FL 34429

GPS 28° 52'03.58" N    82° 39'54.80" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Go to map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

Go to Video of Ozello Community Park Boat Ramp & Hand Launch

NOAA Ozello North, FL 8727328

 

The Ozello Community Park offers; Boat launching ramp primitive in style, hand launching of kayaks and canoes, parking for about 50 vehicles, a beautifully shaded picnic area & Port-O-Let toilet.

 

Ozello Park Airboat & Johnboat Sand Ramp
2045 South John Brown Drive
Crystal River, FL 34429

GPS 28° 49'52.48" N    82° 39'21.13" W

Go to map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

Go to our video of the Ozello Park sand boat ramp

NOAA Ozello, FL 8727306

 

The Ozello Park Airboat & Johnboat sand ramp is mainly used for airboat launching, 4x4 vehicle is recommended for launching. Parking for about 10-12 boat trailers. No restroom facilities at this location.

 

Ozello Trail Sand Boat Ramp

GPS 28° 50'14.11" N    82° 38'55.68" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Go to map of saltwater boat ramps Citrus County

NOAA Ozello, FL 8727306

 

The Ozello Trail launching area is primitive in style and is good for small boats or hand launching of kayaks or canoes. Parking is limited. No amenities at this location.

 

Pete's Pier Boat Ramp
1 SW 1st Place
Crystal River, FL 34429

Go to Video of Pete's Pier Boat Ramp

Charges for parking at Pete's Pier are payable at the Baithouse. Parking for about 32 boat trailers. The parking fee is separate from the launch fee, which is payable at the meter-stand.

Useful Links

Videos of Fishing Knots	Saltwater Fish Species of Florida
Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations	Seafood Recipes
Fishing Calendar for the Gulf of Mexico
Map Showing All Florida Fishing Piers Listed on Saltchef.com
Map Showing All Florida Salt & Brackish Boat Ramps Listed on Saltchef.com
Videos of Boat Ramps & Hand Launches Citrus County Florida