Whether you fish, cruise, or just anchor up on a sandbar, Homosassa delivers. It's the Nature Coast, a spring-fed, seagrass-rich shoreline that stays refreshingly undeveloped, threaded by the Homosassa River, the shallow Gulf flats, and the spring runs. The headline species — Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon — draw anglers from across the state, and 6 nearby ramps keep the water within easy reach.
Top ramps around Homosassa
- Chassahowitzka River Boat Ramp · Salt · Chassahowitzka River
- Chassahowitzka River Canoe Launch · Salt · Chassahowitzka River
- Homosassa Duncan J. MacRae Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Homosassa River
- Mason Creek Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Mason Creek / Homosassa River
- Riverhaven Marina · Salt · Homosassa River
- The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead) · Salt · Homosassa River
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What's biting & when
Target species:
Best months: Legendary May–June tarpon flats; summer scalloping.
Tides & timing
The nearest NOAA reference station is Cedar Key. Today's predicted tides:
High tide
3:27 AM
3.676 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
9:26 AM
1.053 ft (MLLW)
High tide
3:23 PM
4.181 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
9:53 PM
0.673 ft (MLLW)
Full 7-day Cedar Key tide chart →
Ramp locations from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Tide data from NOAA Tides & Currents. Species and seasonal notes are general guidance — always check current FWC regulations and seasons.