Cedar Key Fishing Pier
(Currently closed due to storm damage.)
Gulf of Mexico, Cedar Key, FL
Dock has bait nor tackle
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.
Waccasassa River
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.
Cedar Key City Park Beach
188 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL
352-543‑5600
Picnic Tables, Grills, Pavilion, Playground, Bathroom, Kayak/Paddleboard Rentals
Suwannee Guides and Outfitters
PO Box 304, Suwannee, FL
352-542-8331
Tide Traveler Tours, LLC
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.
Captains Cove Outfitters
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.
info@captainscoveoutfitters.com
Captain Jake Herrin
352-447-2625
Saltwater Fishing Guide, US Coast Guard Licensed
jakeherrin@bellsouth.net
Wild Florida Adventures
352-215-4396
Kayak outfitters
Tours@wild-Florida.com
Osprey Nature Tours by Captain Rick LeFiles
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.
captain@ospreyguides.com
Captain Rick Muldrow “The Fishing Fool”
352-629-3605
Inshore Light Tackle and Saltwater Fishing, Charters. Experienced guide who has been fishing the area for over 40 years.
rick_muldrow_fishin@yahoo.com
Paddling & Kayaking Snorkeling, Swimming, and Diving Marinas Cedar Key Cedar Key City Marina
Dock Street, Cedar Key, FL
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.
Gateway Marina
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
Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge
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
Blue Springs County Park
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)
Manatee Springs State Park
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.
Fanning Springs State Park
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.
Henry Beck County Park
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.
Blue Grotto
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.
