Our map counts 5 fishing waters within 45 minutes of Homosassa: 3 lakes, 1 reservoir and 1 river or creek. Together they hold records of 19 fish species.

Closest to Homosassa: Kings Bay, 16 minutes away

Kings Bay (lake) is the shortest drive from Homosassa: 16 min (9.3 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: Adventure Center at the Plantation on Crystal River.

Also within a short drive:

Leading the list: Kings Bay

These 3 waters lead our list for Homosassa, ranked by distance, depth data, fish records and access:

  • Kings Bay (lake): 492 acres, 17 fish species on record, max depth 16 ft (surveyed) and 7 ramps.
  • Lake Rousseau (reservoir): 2,863 acres, 17 fish species on record, max depth 27 ft (surveyed) and 8 ramps.
  • Withlacoochee River: 18 fish species on record, max depth 27 ft (surveyed), 40 ramps and 559,407 fish stocked.

Launching near Homosassa: 42 ramps

The waters within reach of Homosassa have 42 boat ramps and 6 fishing piers. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Adventure Center at the Plantation on Crystal River on Kings Bay, about 6.9 mi in a straight line. Without a boat, start at Kings Bay Park on Kings Bay, the nearest pier — about 8.1 mi from the center.

What bites near Homosassa: Yellow Bullhead first

The most widespread fish is Yellow Bullhead, recorded in 5 of the 5 waters. It is followed by Brown Bullhead (5), Largemouth Bass (4), Black Crappie (4) and Channel Catfish (4).

Where to find them closest to town:

  • Yellow Bullhead, Brown Bullhead and Largemouth Bass: Kings Bay, 16 min (9.3 mi)
  • Black Crappie and Channel Catfish: Lake Rousseau, 30 min (19.3 mi)

8 campgrounds near the water

8 campgrounds sit by the waters around Homosassa. Nearest to the city: Hog Island Campground (25.3 mi, by Withlacoochee River), Crooked River Campground (28.9 mi, by Withlacoochee River) and River Junction Campground (29 mi, by Withlacoochee River).

Deepest nearby: Lake Rousseau, 27 ft

Lake Rousseau has the greatest depth on our map near here, 27 ft (surveyed). It is followed by Withlacoochee River (27 ft), Kings Bay (16 ft) and Henderson Lake (14 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 5 waters.

Stocking records around Homosassa

Stocked fish on record: Withlacoochee River (559,407 fish).