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Withlacoochee State Forest - Iron Bridge Primitive Boat Launch

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

Withlacoochee State Forest - Iron Bridge Primitive Boat Launch is a sand,sand trailer boat ramp on Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) in Bushnell, Florida, with 4 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Car parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Dock
Unknown
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
11 mi from Brooksville

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Website

Address: SW 90th Avenue 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.

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