Fishing in Dixie County, Florida
Seat: Cross City. FWC North Central region.
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Dixie County fishing overview
Governed from Cross City, Dixie County belongs to the FWC North Central region. Land in Dixie County totals 705 square miles; water adds 338 more. FWC lists 29 open public launches for Dixie County, split 16 fresh and 13 salt.
Along the Dixie County shore there are 1 fishing pier, 2 beach accesses with fishing and 27 artificial reef deployments. The heaviest freshwater state record from Dixie County is a 73.6 pound blue catfish caught in 2026.
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FWC boat ramp inventory, pier finder and lake sites, checked October 2026.
Closest FWC lakes to Dixie County
No lake inside Dixie County has its own FWC fishing page, so these are the nearest ones to Cross City.
- Koon Lake28 miles north of Cross City
Boat ramps and paddle launches in Dixie County
Fresh water in Dixie County (16)
- Gornto (Guaranto) Springs Park and Boat RampSuwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Joe H. Anderson, Sr. Park and Boat RampSuwannee River, 2 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- John O. Green Park and Hinton Landing Boat RampSuwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge – Weeks Landing Canoe AccessSuwannee River, paddle launch, free
- New Pine LandingSuwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
- Old Pine Landing Public Boat RampSuwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 1 trailer spaces
- Purvis Landing Park and Boat RampSuwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Steinhatchee Conservation Area River Mile 14.4 Canoe Access (rail road testle)Upper Steinhatchee River, paddle launch, free
- Steinhatchee Conservation Area River Mile 15.4 Canoe AccessSteinhatchee River – Upper, paddle launch, free, 4 trailer spaces
- Steinhatchee Conservation Area River Mile 15.9 Canoe Access (downstream bridge ruins)Steinhatchee River – Upper, paddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Steinhatchee Conservation Area River Mile 15.9 Primitive Access (upstream bridge ruins)Steinhatchee River – Upper, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Steinhatchee Falls Boat and Canoe Launch (Small Boats Only)Steinhatchee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Steinhatchee Rise Tract Canoe Launch 1Steinhatchee River, paddle launch, free
- Steinhatchee Rise Tract Canoe Launch 3Steinhatchee River, paddle launch, free
- Turner Point Landing Park and Boat RampSuwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Yellow Jacket Landing Boat RampSuwannee River, 2 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
Salt and brackish water in Dixie County (13)
- Demory Creek Public Boat Ramp (aka. Anderson Landing)Suwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 14 trailer spaces
- Gateway Marina Of SuwanneeSuwannee River, 1 lane ramp, fee, 10 trailer spaces
- Horseshoe Beach Fisherman's Boat RampGulf Of America, boat ramp
- Horseshoe Beach Park and Boat RampGulf Of America, 2 lane ramp, free, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Jena Public Boat RampSteinhatchee River, 1 lane ramp, 8 trailer spaces
- Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge – Fish Bone Creek Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only)Fishbone Creek – Horseshore Cove, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Munden Creek Primitive RampSuwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free
- Rocky Creek Park Public Boat Ramp (shallow draft boats)Rocky Creek (Dixie County), 2 lane ramp, free, 24 trailer spaces
- Sand Ridge Primitive Boat Launch – Big Bend WMA- Jena Unit (shallow tidal creek)Pine Log Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
- Shired Island Public Boat RampGulf Of America, 1 lane ramp, free, 10 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Sink Creek Primitive Boat Launch – Jena Wildlife Management Area (shallow tidal creek)Sink Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces
- Starling's Suwannee Marina Inc.Suwannee River, 1 lane ramp, fee, 10 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Suwannee Boat Ramp (No Parking)Suwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 1 trailer spaces
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, open and temporarily closed launches only.
Coastal fishing, Dixie County
Public piers, Dixie County
- Big Bend WMA – Jena UnitGulf of Mexico
Inlets of Dixie County
- Rocky Creekinlet
- Bull Coveinlet
- Cow Creekinlet
- Boggy Creekinlet
- Tripod Creekinlet
- Lolly Creekinlet
- Butler Creek/Jim Lee Creek Entranceinlet
- Amason Creekinlet
- Fishbone Creekinlet
- Shired Creekinlet
- Johnson Creekinlet
- Sanders Creekinlet
Reefs near Dixie County
27 FWC reef sites are tied to Dixie County, from 13 to 40 feet deep.
Dixie County inshore limits, FWC Big Bend region
| Species | Bag | Size | Season | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red drum | 1 a day | 18-27 in. TL | Open year-round | Big Bend Region |
| Snook | 1 a day | 28-33 in. TL | Closed December 1 – end of February, and May 1 – August 31 | Big Bend Region |
| Spotted seatrout | 5 a day | 15-19 in. TL | Open year-round | Big Bend Region |
| Flounder | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | Closed annually Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 | Statewide |
| Sheepshead | 8 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Black drum | 5 a day | 14-24 in. with one fish over 24 in. | Open year-round | Statewide |
FWC pier finder, artificial reef layer and saltwater regulations, checked October 2026.
Rivers and flow in Dixie County
- Suwannee River14 launches in Dixie County
- Steinhatchee River8 launches in Dixie County
- Pine Log Creek1 launch in Dixie County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Suwannee River Ab Gopher River Nr Suwannee Fl | -406 cfs, 2.09 ft gage height | Nov 9 9:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 9, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Records and stocking in Dixie County
Records caught in Dixie County
| Species | Pounds | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Catfish | 73.6 | 2026 |
FWC Completed Stockings reports 2021-22 to 2023-24 and FWC freshwater state records.
Shops and guides for Dixie County
Tackle stores in Dixie County
- Gateway Marina, 90 SE 910th Avemarina, Suwannee
- The Marina in Horseshoe Beachmarina, Horseshoe Beach
Fishing guides in Dixie County
- Gone Catchn Inshore Chartersinshore, Horseshoe Beach, (352) 535-5942
- Howard's Fishing Excursions Incinshore, Suwannee, (352) 542-3278
- dixiechartersinshore, Old Town, (352) 356-2188
Close to Dixie County
Communities in Dixie County
- Horseshoe Beachpop. 165
Counties next to Dixie County
- Gilchrist County29 miles northeast
- Lafayette County30 miles north
- Levy County31 miles southeast
- Taylor County37 miles northwest
Game fish around Dixie County
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Quick answers for Dixie County
How many public launches does Dixie County have?
29, with 16 on fresh water and 13 on salt.
Which lake in Dixie County is largest?
No lake in the county has an FWC fishing page; Koon Lake is the closest.
Is there saltwater fishing in Dixie County?
1 pier, 13 salt launches and 27 reef sites.
Who manages fishing in Dixie County?
The North Central region for fresh water, and the Big Bend region for redfish, snook and trout.
What shops sell bait in Dixie County?
2 shops and marinas are listed, including Gateway Marina and The Marina in Horseshoe Beach.
Who guides in Dixie County?
3 guides are based in Dixie County.
Is Dixie County stocked?
FWC lists no stocking in Dixie County.
What is the county seat of Dixie County?
The seat is Cross City.
Can I fish Dixie County without a license?
A Florida license for the water you fish, from age 16, unless exempt.