Homosassa is conveniently located just 60 miles north of Tampa Airport on Florida’s lush Gulf Coastline. In just minutes you can travel new Suncoast Parkway and enjoy a relaxing drive through some of Florida’s beautiful untouched countryside, without the hassle of city traffic. We are also just 90 miles Northwest from Orlando Airport and Orlando attractions.

We think you will be pleased with not only reading about our area information; but also visiting our area that has been blessed with so many diverse activities that our area has to offer. Whether you are looking for fishing, boating, golfing, hiking, biking, or just relaxing for a day at the beach – We have it all! You can enjoy a full day swimming with the manatees in our crystal clear waters or take a quiet kayak ride through the back waters of the Homosassa River and take a closer look at the gorgeous wildlife our area has to offer. If you are looking to just relax on the beach for the day you will find Fort Island Trail Beach has the sand and sun you are looking for, not to mention the breath-taking sunsets in the evening.

Homosassa is also world renown for our rivers, streams and clear springs. On any given day you can enjoy the manatees taking it easy or watch the dolphins at play. Citrus County is one of the prime fishing spots within the state of Florida having pristine and productive estuaries. Our Gulf of Mexico coastline is famous for spotted sea trout, redfish, cobia (seasonal), grouper, Spanish mackerel, sheephead, shark, black drum, jack crevell, bluefish and tarpon. The last three (3) world record tarpon caught on a fly caught right here. When it comes to fresh water fishing Citrus and surrounding counties have it all. Lake Tsala Apopka, Lake Rousseau and the Withlacoochee River offer outstanding fresh water fishing for large mouth bass, blue gills, stump knockers, and brem.



Boating, Kayaking and Canoeing:

With seven “Outstanding Florida Waterways” to its credit ( Rainbow River, Withlacoochee River, St. Martins River, Salt River, Halls River, Homosassa River and Chassahowitzka River), Citrus County offers endless water activities on both salt and fresh water. We have 22 miles of inland lakes and coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. Canoeists and kayakers enjoy the new Citrus County Canoe and Kayak Trail, which extends eleven miles from the Crystal River to the Chassahowitzka River. The trail is clearly marked and conveys you through some of the county’s most picturesque areas.



Diving and Snorkeling:

Crystal River and Homosassa Springs is known as the home of the largest herd of wintering manatees. You are welcome to enjoy an awesome experience by swimming with the manatees while observing applicable regulations.



Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding:

There are many ways to immerse yourself into the “natural order of things”.

The Withlacoochee State Trail is a 46 mile paved trail through Citrus, Hernando and ending in Pasco county. Open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year it is available for cyclist, runners, roller blades and anyone looking for and opportunity to enjoy an uninterrupted self propelled trip through central Florida scenery. There are picnic shelters and benches along the way for respite. The Withlacoochee Trail will soon be part of the Cross-Florida Greenways, connection undisturbed pathways throughout the state.

Hiking:

You will enjoy a wide range of terrains such as sandhill, scrub, hardwood, hammock, hydric swamp, and marsh. Educational paths, interpretive nature walks and hiking trails each feature their own unique combination of ecosystem, flora and fauna.

Biking:

Bicycle or roller-blade the popular Withlacoochee State Trail. Formerly a railroad right-of-way, this 47-mile trail is paved its entire length through Citrus County with bike/blade liveries along the way.

Historic:

Mysteries are uncovered at the 14 acre State Archaeological Site located in Crystal River; dating back to 500 BC History enthusiasts may choose to explore Old Homosassa and The Yulee Sugar Mill ruins, the remains of a pre-Civil War sugar plantation. South of Inverness if Fort Cooper State Park, whack was a post during the Seminal Indian War in the 1830’s. Those interested in historic architecture must visit the city of Inverness with its restored courthouse, built in 1912.