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Withlacoochee State Forest - Crooked River Campground Canoe Launch (Campers Only)

Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) · Brooksville, Hernando County

Withlacoochee State Forest - Crooked River Campground Canoe Launch (Campers Only) is a free unknown kayak and canoe launch on Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) in Brooksville, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Unknown
Fee
Free
Restroom
Unknown
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Unknown
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Grill,Picnic
Nearest town
11 mi from Brooksville

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · NA · Website

Address: 31475 Silver Lake Drive BROOKSVILLE 34602

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Fish in Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida)

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Bowfin19 lb1984Lake Kissimmee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
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 23 ramps on Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) · All ramps in Hernando County

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