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Fishing in Levy County, Florida
Seat: Bronson. FWC North Central region.
- 23launches
- 1lakes
- 3piers
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Levy County, Florida
Fishing in Levy County
FWC places Levy County in its North Central region; the seat is Bronson. Levy County covers 1,118 square miles of land and 473 square miles of water, per the Census. There are 23 open public launches across Levy County: 8 on fresh water, 15 on tidal water.
Levy County has 1 lake with an FWC fishing page, the largest being Lake Rousseau. Salt water in Levy County brings 3 fishing piers, 3 beach accesses with fishing and 31 FWC reef sites.
23public launches
1FWC lakes
3fishing piers
31reef deployments
Map
Levy County on the map
FWC boat ramp inventory, pier finder and lake sites, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Lakes in Levy County
- Lake Rousseau3 ramps, 367 TrophyCatch bass
Launches
Every public launch in Levy County
Freshwater ramps in Levy County (8)
- Andrews Wildlife Management Area Canoe LaunchSuwannee River, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Camp Azalea Public Boat RampSuwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 1 trailer spaces
- Clay Landing Public Boat RampSuwannee River, 2 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
- Fanning Springs State Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchSuwannee River, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Fowler's Bluff Public Boat RampSuwannee River, 1 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Manatee Springs State Park – Canoe LaunchSuwannee River, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Manatee Springs State Park – Usher Landing (Small Boats Only)Suwannee River, 1 lane ramp, fee, 4 trailer spaces
- Rest Haven Shores – Kitty Lane Public Boat Ramp (aka. Bass Avenue)Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Lake Rousseau, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
Bay and gulf ramps in Levy County (15)
- B's Marina & CampgroundWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida), 1 lane ramp, fee, 12 trailer spaces
- Bird Creek Park – Highway 40 Gulfside Kayak BeachWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida), paddle launch, free, portable toilet
- Cedar Key Marina – Basin Side Boat RampGulf Of America, 3 lane ramp, fee, 45 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Cedar Key Marina – Gulf Side Boat RampGulf Of America, 2 lane ramp, fee, 45 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Cedar Key Museum State Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage Required)Gulf Of America, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Cedar Key Number 4 Bridge Boat RampCedar Key Number 4 Channel, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Dewey Allen Park Boat Ramp at Vassey Creek (Caution: Shallow Tidal Creek)Withlacoochee Bay – Vassey Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces
- Highway 40 Public Boat RampWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida), 2 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Highway 40 Riverside Kayak BeachWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida), paddle launch, free, portable toilet
- Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge – McCormick Creek Canoe LaunchMcCormick Creek, paddle launch, free, 4 trailer spaces
- Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge – Shell Mound Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only)Suwannee Sound, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Shell Mound Park and Public Boat RampSuwannee Sound, 2 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Waccasassa Gulf Hammock Park Public Boat RampWaccasassa River, 1 lane ramp, free, 30 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Yankeetown Marina CompanyWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida), 1 lane ramp, fee, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Yankeetown Yacht Basin ParkWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida), 1 lane ramp, fee, 3 trailer spaces
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, open and temporarily closed launches only.
Coast
The coast in Levy County
Pier fishing in Levy County
- Dock Street PierWaccasassa Bay
- Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge – Shell MoundGulf of Mexico
- Number Four Bridge PierWaccasassa Bay
Levy County bays
- Suwannee SoundBig Bend
- Waccasassa BayBig Bend
- Withlacoochee BayBig Bend
Where Levy County meets the ocean
- Suwannee Riverinlet
- Hog Island Creekinlet
- Moccasin Creekinlet
- East Passinlet
- Weeks Fisher Creekinlet
- Big Trout Creekinlet
- Little Trout Creekinlet
- Dennis Creekinlet
- Seabreeze Creekinlet
- Sand Creekinlet
- Wilder Creekinlet
- Hall Creekinlet
Offshore structure, Levy County
FWC lists 31 reef deployments for Levy County, from 18 to 55 feet deep.
Levy 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.
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Flowing water in Levy County
- Suwannee River7 launches in Levy County
- Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida)7 launches in Levy County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Suwannee River Near Wilcox, Fla. | 6,210 cfs, 3.42 ft gage height | Nov 9 10:30 pm |
| Withlacoochee R Bypass Channel Nr Inglis Fla | 838 cfs, 27.24 ft gage height | Nov 9 10:45 pm |
| Waccasassa River Nr Gulf Hammock, Fla. | 418 cfs, 12.38 ft gage height | Nov 9 9:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 9, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help
Local help in Levy County
Where to buy bait in Levy County
- Deer Campbait and tackle, Chiefland
- Hershel's Quick Stopbait and tackle, Otter Creek
- Hook-Line & Sinker Bait & Tacklebait and tackle,
- Hooklinebait and tackle, Inglis
- Kayak Cedar Keysbait and tackle, Cedar Key
- Cedar Key Marina IImarina, Cedar Key
- Fishers Marina and Campgroundmarina, Yankeetown
- Riverside Marina & Cottagesmarina, Yankeetown
Guides based in Levy County
- AJ Brown Chartersinshore, Cedar Key, (352) 543-9701
- Black Dog Charters II Yankeetowninshore, Yankeetown, (352) 433-1426
- Captain Seaweed Chartersinshore, Cedar Key, (352) 949-1480
- Captain Travis Blucher Fishing Chartersinshore, Cedar Key, (352) 317-6170
- Hookin It Charters and Toursinshore, Cedar Key, (352) 221-3595
- Osprey Guide Servicesinshore, Yankeetown, (352) 400-0133
- Saltwater Hitman Fishing Charterinshore, Cedar Key, (352) 562-2955
- Southern Salt Chartersinshore, Cedar Key, (352) 215-3686
- Tides Turn Fishing Chartersinshore, Cedar Key, (904) 796-7758
Nearby
Near Levy County
Cities and towns, Levy County
- Chieflandpop. 2,316
- Fanning Springspop. 1,182
- Cedar Keypop. 687
- Yankeetownpop. 588
Around Levy County
- Dixie County31 miles northwest
- Gilchrist County31 miles north
- Citrus County32 miles southeast
- Alachua County40 miles northeast
Gallery
Shorelines close to Levy County
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Answers
Levy County questions and answers
How many boat ramps are in Levy County?
FWC lists 23 open launches: 8 fresh, 15 salt.
What lakes are in Levy County?
Lake Rousseau.
Is Levy County on the coast?
Yes: 3 piers, 15 salt launches and 31 reef deployments.
Which FWC office manages Levy County?
The North Central region for fresh water, and the Big Bend region for redfish, snook and trout.
Are there bait shops in Levy County?
8 places sell bait or tackle, including Cedar Key Marina II, Deer Camp and Fishers Marina and Campground.
Are there fishing guides in Levy County?
9 guides list a home port in Levy County.
Has FWC stocked waters in Levy County?
The last three FWC reports show no stocking in Levy County.
What town is the Levy County seat?
It is Bronson.
Is a license required in Levy County?
A license is required from age 16; buy the one for the water you plan to fish.
Get on the water in Levy County
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