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Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Withlacochee River/Barge Canal Boat Ramp

Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge Canal · Crystal River, Citrus County

Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Withlacochee River/Barge Canal Boat Ramp is a free concrete trailer boat ramp on Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge Canal in Crystal River, Florida, with 15 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
15 spaces
Car parking
30 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Open 24 hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
9 mi from Citrus Springs

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website

Address: 10905 West Riverwood Drive CRYSTAL RIVER 34428

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Fish in Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge Canal

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Bowfin19 lb1984Lake Kissimmee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
Chain Pickerel6 lb 15 oz2004Lake Talquin
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
Redbreast Sunfish2 lb 1 oz1988Suwannee River
Spotted Sunfish13 oz1984Suwannee River

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 3 ramps on Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge Canal · All ramps in Citrus County

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and OpenStreetMap.