Yellow Bullhead is recorded in 5 of the 5 spots within 45 minutes of Homosassa. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Yellow Bullhead peaks around Homosassa in March, June, and July. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Yellow Bullhead near Homosassa
1. Kings Bay
Kings Bay is a 16-minute drive from downtown Homosassa. Launch at Adventure Center at the Plantation on Crystal River, the public ramp on Kings Bay closest to downtown (≈ 6.9 mi). Public access on Kings Bay: 6 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 16 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Sunfish, Bluegill, and Redear.
2. Lake Rousseau
Lake Rousseau is a 30-minute drive from downtown Homosassa. Launch at Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Lake Rousseau Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Lake Rousseau closest to downtown (≈ 15.6 mi). Public access on Lake Rousseau: 4 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 27 ft. Recorded here: Spotted Sunfish, Warmouth, Black Crappie, and Brown Bullhead.
3. Withlacoochee River
Withlacoochee River is a 31-minute drive from downtown Homosassa. Launch at Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Barge Canal Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Withlacoochee River closest to downtown (≈ 16.3 mi). Public access on Withlacoochee River: 32 boat ramps and 3 piers. Surveyed depths reach 27 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Channel Catfish.
4. Henderson Lake
Henderson Lake is a 34-minute drive from downtown Homosassa. Launch at North Apopka Avenue Public Boat Ramp (No Parking), the public ramp on Henderson Lake closest to downtown (≈ 17.8 mi). Public access on Henderson Lake: 2 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 14 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
5. Hunters Lake
Hunters Lake is a 38-minute drive from downtown Homosassa. Launch at Hunters Lake Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Hunters Lake closest to downtown (≈ 22.9 mi). Public access on Hunters Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 8 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass, and Brown Bullhead.
