Withlacoochee River
Leaves the Green Swamp and runs north past Dade City, bends around the Tsala Apopka lakes, passes Dunnellon and Lake Rousseau, then turns west to the Gulf at Yankeetown.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Withlacoochee River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 141 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Green Swamp east of Polk City, Polk County, Florida |
| Mouth | Gulf of Mexico near Yankeetown, Florida |
| State | Florida |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Withlacoochee River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Withlacoochee River in Florida ↗ · Bait shops near the Withlacoochee River in Florida ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Withlacoochee River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Withlacoochee River (Wikipedia) ↗