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Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Lake Rousseau Boat Ramp

Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Lake Rousseau · Crystal River, Citrus County

Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Lake Rousseau Boat Ramp is a free concrete trailer boat ramp on Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Lake Rousseau in Crystal River, Florida, with 25 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
25 spaces
Car parking
18 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
1 space
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
Open 24 hours
Water
Fresh
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) Lake Rousseau

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Bowfin19 lb1984Lake Kissimmee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
Brown Bullhead7 lb2014Lake Iola
Chain Pickerel6 lb 15 oz2004Lake Talquin
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow 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) Lake Rousseau · 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.