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Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site

Halfmoon Lake · Silver Springs, Marion County

Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site is a free sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on Halfmoon Lake in Silver Springs, Florida. It is managed by United States Forest Service.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Needs Repair
Fee
Free
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Unknown
Dock
Unknown
Hours
Open 24 hours
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
13 mi from Silver Springs Shores

Managed by United States Forest Service · Website

Address: National Forest Road 579 SILVER SPRINGS 34488

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Fish in Halfmoon Lake

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
White Catfish18 lb 14 oz1991Withlacoochee River
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake

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 2 ramps on Halfmoon Lake · All ramps in Marion County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

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