Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for Withlacoochee River entrance, FL
The Withlacoochee River begins near Polk City in Florda’s Green Swamp. It flows into the Gulf of Mexico near Yankee Town. The Withlacoochee State Trail, the longest paved rail trail in Florida, travels along its winding route. Along the river’s route are also the Cypress Lake Preserve and Nobleton Wayside Park. Chambers Island and Bungalow Pass are near the mouth of the river where it meets the Gulf of Mexico.
2025 "Best Harbor" Contest Winners Announced
The People Have Spoken: Block Island Wins Again! Grand Winner, Best Harbor in the U.S. for 2025: Block Island, RI Last year’s Grand Winner for Best Harbor in the U.S., Block Island, RI, took home the prize again for 2025. This year saw a record number of votes cast for over… Learn More
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2025 Hurricane Season Storm Names
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