Ocala National Forest -Boyd Lake Canoe Access (4x4 Recommended)

Baptist Lake · Altoona, Lake County

Ocala National Forest -Boyd Lake Canoe Access (4x4 Recommended) is an unknown kayak and canoe launch on Baptist Lake in Altoona, Florida. It is managed by United States Forest Service.

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface: Unknown
Restroom: Unknown
Dock: Unknown
Water: Fresh
Nearest town: 17 mi from DeLand

Managed by United States Forest Service · Website

Address: Altoona 32702

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Fish in Baptist Lake

Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Spotted Sunfish
Redbreast Sunfish
Dollar Sunfish
Redear Sunfish
Pirate Perch
Florida Largemouth Bass
Longnose Gar
Okefenokee Pygmy Sunfish

Also recorded:

Seminole Killifish
Sailfin Molly
Bluefin Killifish
Lake Chubsucker
Eastern Mosquitofish
Rainwater Killifish

Florida state records for these fish

Fish	Record	Year	Caught in
Longnose Gar	41 lb	1985	Lake Panasoffkee
Largemouth Bass	17 lb 4 oz	1986
Redear Sunfish	4 lb 14 oz	1986	Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill	2 lb 15 oz	1989	Crystal Lake
Redbreast Sunfish	2 lb 1 oz	1988	Suwannee River
Spotted Sunfish	13 oz	1984	Suwannee 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 2 ramps on Baptist Lake · All ramps in Lake County

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Nearby boat ramps

Ocala National Forest - Crooked Lake Primitive Access (4x4 Only) 2.4 mi
Astor - Butler Street Public Boat Ramp 2.7 mi
Astor - Pearl Street Public Boat Ramp 2.9 mi
Ocala National Forest - North Grasshopper Lake Canoe Access (4x4 Only) 3.0 mi
Astor Bridge Marina 3.0 mi
Jungle Den Motel and RV Park 3.2 mi

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

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