Water Adventures in Levy County

Gulf of Mexico, Cedar Key, FL

Dock Street

Downtown Cedar Key on Dock Street

The Levy County Board of Commissioners provided a brand new modern fishing pier which was completed and dedicated in late 2008 after the old dock was destroyed by a hurricane several years earlier.

12780 State Road 24, Cedar Key, FL

352-543-6148

Gulf Channel, Bait, Fuel, Boat Rental, Dry Storage.

Cedar Key, FL

352-949-0721

409 1st St, Cedar Key, FL

352-543-5804

Bait and Tackle, hardware supplies

492 Dock Street, Cedar Key, FL

352-543‑6060

Next to Sweet Tooth Creations on Dock Street.

144 Highway 40 W Inglis, FL

352-447-5477

188 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL

352-543‑5600

Picnic Tables, Grills, Pavilion, Playground, Bathroom, Kayak/Paddleboard Rentals

Cedar Key, FL

352-493-0238

Offshore Island Beaches Water Taxi services available, Cemetery Point Park & Beach, Pavilion, bathroom, Disc Golf, shallow water ideal for fishing and family fun

17650 SW 78th Place, Cedar Key, FL

352-221‑4466

Part of the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. Boat launch, fishing pier, bathroom, trails. Island beaches accessible by canoe, kayak, or boat. Shell Mound Campground nearby.

Manatee Springs State Park Spring Beach

11650 NW 115 St, Chiefland, FL

352-493-6072

Pavilion, grill, concessions, boat dock, canoe/kayak rentals & launch, diving, swimming, playground, fishing, picnicking, hiking, snorkeling, camping, pets, tours, campfire circle, bathroom.

Fanning Springs State Park Spring/River Beach

18020 NW Hwy 19, Fanning Springs, FL

352-463-3420

Pavilion, grill, concessions, boat dock, canoe/kayak rentals & launch, diving, swimming, playground, fishing, picnicking, hiking, snorkeling, camping, pets, bathroom.

Bird Creek County Park

Hwy 40 West, Yankeetown, FL

352-486‑5127

Pavilions, Porta Potty, Boat Ramp, Grills.

PO Box 304, Suwannee, FL

352-542-8331

2031 SE 76th Place, Gulf Hammock, FL

352-949-3525

Tide Traveler Tours on the Waccasassa and Wekiva Rivers in Gulf Hammock, Florida. Offering scenic & historical river tours: 24 ft Carolina Skiff. Kayak/canoe rentals. Primitive camping is available located on the Wekiva River.

2031 SE 76th Place, Inglis, FL

352-949-3525

Tide Traveler Tours on the Waccasassa and Wekiva Rivers in Gulf Hammock, Florida. Offering scenic & historical river tours: 24 ft Carolina Skiff. Kayak/canoe rentals. Primitive camping is available located on the Wekiva River.

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352-447-2625

Saltwater Fishing Guide, US Coast Guard Licensed

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352-215-4396

Kayak outfitters

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6115 Riverside Drive, Yankeetown, FL 

352-400-0133

Osprey Guide Services also offers a beautiful seven mile, hour and half, Eco Tour of the Withlacoochee River before or after your dining experience at Ike`s. Enjoy the history of Yankeetown by Capt. Rick LeFiles while viewing exotic wild life and this Florida designated Outstanding Water Way. Sighting of Bald Eagles, Manatee, Rosette Spoonbills and more are common. The trip is a wonderful look back into `Old Florida`. Reservations suggested.

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352-629-3605

Inshore Light Tackle and Saltwater Fishing, Charters. Experienced guide who has been fishing the area for over 40 years.

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6115 Riverside Drive Yankeetown, FL

352-400-0133

Fishing Charter Trips, Light Tackle and Fly Fishing, Orvis Endorsed

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Cedar Key, FL

352-543-9701

352-278-8706

Captain A J Brown

P.O. Box 593, Cedar Key, FL

352-543-5690

Fishing charter trips

P.O. Box 484, Cedar Key, FL

352-543-9102

Guide in-shore and flats fishing

301 Dock St, Cedar Key, FL

352-363-0244

Captain G.T. Smith

658 4th. Street Cedar Key, FL

352-949-0721

Cedar Key, FL

352-221-5463

City Marina, Cedar Key, FL

352-441-3218

Fishing charter trips

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Cedar key, FL

352-328-6411

352-486-4413

Cedar Key, FL

352-745-2262

352-535-5083

Captain Jim Keith

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Cedar Key, FL

352-226 1085

Fishing charters with Captain Tracy Collins.

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City Ramp, Cedar Key, FL

352-215-3686

Captain Danny Allen

Voyles Guide Service Cedar Key, FL

352-339-2034

Captain Dennis Voyles

Cedar Key,Gulf Hammock or Yankeetown,

Cedar Key, FL

352-843-0263

Cedar Key, FL

239-980-1436

Florida Outdoor Experience not only offers the best in Florida hunting including the elusive Osceola Turkey, Trophy Whitetale Deer, and Wild Hogs, but because of our on property ponds, and proximity to the Suwannee river and Gulf waters we also offer a variety of fishing to add to your experience.

Dock Street, Cedar Key

352-543-5478

Ramps and slips available, advance reservations are required for extended stays. Deep water slips, call Dockmaster Lloyd Stevens prior to arrival at above number.

12780 State Road 24, Cedar Key, FL

352-543-6148

Gulf Channel, Bait, Fuel, Boat Rental, Dry Storage

39 W Hwy 40, Inglis, FL

352-447 5610

Bait, Tackle, ICE, Kayak & Fishing Kayak Sales, Rentals, Lessons, Tours

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144 Highway 40 W, Inglis, FL

352-447-5477

Bait, Tackle, Ice

90 SE 910th Ave, Suwannee, FL

800-458-2628

Rent a houseboat and learn to pilot it – explore miles of the famous Suwannee River and neighboring spring

6621 Riverside Dr, Yankeetown, FL

352-566-8319

Boat Ramp, Docking, Fuel, Bait, Fishing Equipment, Charters, Restaurant, Boat Rental, Campground, Grocery, Canoe and Kayak Rentals

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6611 Highway 40W, Yankeetown, FL

352-447-2532

Bait, Tackle, Ice, Box Lunches

15 Hickory Avenue, Yankeetown, FL

352-706-7371

Boat Ramp, Docking, Fuel, Bait, Fishing Equipment, and Charters

16450 NW 31st Pl., Chiefland, FL

352-493-0238

The term `Keys` comes from the Indian word `cayo`, meaning `small island`. This is a very appropriate term for this unique area! Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge is a group of fragile coastal islands just off the village of Cedar Key, Florida. Established in 1929, Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge contains significant natural and cultural resources from pre-historic and historic times. Today, the Refuge consists of 13 islands ranging in size from 1 to 120 acres, totaling 762 acres. Ancient Indian cultures once used these off-shore islands as camps, later creating living areas – where food from the Gulf was plentiful and readily available. In more recent history, the famous Faber Pencil Mill was located on Atsena Otie Key where its remains can be seen today.

Paddling Maps and Informational Sheets

Created by impoundment of the Withlacoochee River, as part of the original Cross Florida Barge Canal project. This large lake is full of cypress trees, pennywort islands and sometimes hydrilla. Abundant cover and structure grow plenty of bluegill, red-ear sunfish, catfish, black crappie and largemouth bass. The deeper river channel is always good to locate and fish underwater bends. The rest of the lake is referred to as the “flats” or the backwaters.

The Lower Withlacoochee is an Outstanding Florida Waterway. It`s a wonderful asset for boaters, especially kayaks and canoes, well known to “in the know” boaters. Fishing is excellent. There are several boat ramps in the City of Inglis and Town of Yankeetown. Canoe and kayaks can also launch at the Buddy Risher Recreational Park next to the Spillway.

Paddling Maps and Informational Sheets

Thanks to the words of Stephen Foster`s famous old song, the Suwannee River is a familiar name to many. For those who actually get the opportunity to visit this serene and picturesque river, the Suwannee becomes even more memorable.Originating in southern Georgia in the Okefenokee Swamp, the Suwannee winds its way south for some 280 miles until it eventually empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Seven of the 11 counties in north Florida are bordered at some point by the Suwannee. Along its way to the ocean, the river contains 62 springs, six of which are considered first-magnitude springs, meaning they pump out an amazing 64 million or more gallons of water per day. It is said that springs contribute about 25 percent of the river`s flow.Boating on the Suwannee River is a popular pastime. Many outdoor enthusiasts take to the water in canoes and kayaks, and the river is classified as “easy” with its only Class 3 water located near White Springs. Levy County access points include Manatee Springs and Fanning Springs.

4298 N.W. County Road 292 Mayo FL

800-868-9914

This historic trail stretches 170 miles through several counties including Levy. Adventures can explore the river by boat, canoe or kayak and schedule stops at the many river camps along the trail or at the “hub” located in Fanning Springs State Park. Swimming, SCUBA diving and camping are allowed in many spots along the trail as well as wildlife watching, hiking and biking.

Waccasassa River Boat Ramp 29.214050, -82.763564, CR 326, Inglis FL

352-543-5567

Winding its way through the heart of Levy County, the Waccasassa River offers canoeists and kayakers a great chance to explore some of the county`s more remote areas. The Waccasassa is also home to the annual Wild Hog Canoe Race held every April.The Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park, accessible only by boat, covers over 32,000 acres and is a virtual coastal wilderness which extends along the Gulf Coast between Cedar Key and Yankeetown. The area includes wooded islands and wide expanses of salt marsh, punctuated by tidal creeks. Wildlife viewing, fishing, boating and hunting draw visitors to this remote area.Boat access to the Waccasassa is available via Cedar Key, Yankeetown and Gulf Hammock.

PO Box 916196, Longwood, FL

One of the few nearly pristine riverine systems to remain in central Florida, the Wekiva River receives its bountiful waters from the clear, natural springs of the Floridan aquifer as well as drainage of approximately 130 miles of watershed. The surrounding floodplain of hardwood forest provides shelter to a variety of endangered, threatened and unique flora and fauna. Designated an Outstanding Florida Water, the Wekiva River is also a State Canoe Trail and has recently been added to the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers program.

4550 NE 94 Pl, Bronson, FL

352-486-3303

Built around the spring at the headwaters of Otter Creek and the Wacassasa River, this 30-acre recreational area offers swimming, picnicking and a playground. Located between Bronson and Chiefland. (no scuba diving)

11650 NW 115th St, Chiefland, FL

352-493-6072

Swim, snorkel and dive in the crystal clear cool waters of this first-magnitude spring near the Suwannee River. Both the spring and the river can be viewed from a boardwalk which meanders alongside through towering trees and cypress wetlands. In addition to swimming, hiking, camping and picnicking are available. Located six miles west of Chiefland at the end of State Road 320.

18020 NW, US-19, Fanning Springs, FL

352-463-3420

This 188-acre park on the historic Suwannee River is a popular spot for swimming and snorkeling. Boating, hiking, picknicking and camping are also available. Located northeast of Chiefland on U.S. 19/98 in the town of Fanning Springs.

3770 Co Hwy 343, Gulf Hammock, FL

352-486-5326

Located on CR 343, one-half mile from CR 326, about 5 miles east of Gulf Hammock on the Wekiva River.

Beautiful spring run for swimming and snorkeling. Picnic pavilions, swimming,‍♂️ basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, kids` play area, shower, restroom facilities. No scuba diving allowed.

3852 NE 172 Ct, Williston, FL

352-528-5770

A large, natural limestone cavern into the spring attracts many divers to this 15-acre, commercially-operated dive park, which features a full-service dive shop. Great for swimming, diving, snorkeling and picnicking. Located between Williston and Bronson. Cabin rentals available and campsites.

5390 NE 180th Ave., Williston FL

352-528-3344

The sparkling clarity of the water makes it hard to believe the cavern pool is actually 60 feet below ground level. Spring depth varies from 25 to 60 feet at this popular swimming and diving site. This commercially-operated dive park offers RV hookups, bathhouse and rental cabins. Located between Williston and Bronson.