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Withlacoochee State Forest - Hog Island Primitive Boat Launch

Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) · Bushnell, Sumter County

Withlacoochee State Forest - Hog Island Primitive Boat Launch is a concrete trailer boat ramp on Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) in Bushnell, Florida, with 4 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
Portable Toilet
Dock
Unknown
Hours
8 AM to Sunset
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Grill,Picnic
Nearest town
10 mi from Floral City

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Website

Address: County Road 635 BUSHNELL 33513

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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 Sumter County

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