Among Citrus County's saltwater launches, Fort Island Trail Park Public Boat Ramp stands out for its convenient location on Crystal River. Regulars appreciate how quickly it drops you into the fishable stretches nearby. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.

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At a glance

County
Citrus
City
Crystal River
Waterbody
Crystal River
Water type
Salt or Brackish Water
Ramp type
Stand Alone Ramp
Launch lanes
4
Ramp surface
Concrete
Dock
Floating Launch Docks
Parking surface
Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
Trailer parking
42
Restroom
Flush Toilet
Fee required
Yes
Managed by
Citrus County
Status
Open for Business
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset

Address: 12073 West Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL, 34429  ·  Coordinates: 28.903369, -82.634572

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Where it is

Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.

On-water restrictions nearby

  • manatee protection Citrus (within 8 m)
    Idle Speed (All Year) · FAC 68C-22.011(1)(h)1.a.
  • manatee protection Citrus (within 109 m)
    Max 25 MPH in Central Cooridor, Slow Speed Outside (All Year) · FAC 68C-22.011(1)(g)2.b.
  • manatee protection Citrus (within 168 m)
    Slow Speed (All Year) · FAC 68C-22.011(1)(a)3.b.
  • manatee protection Citrus (within 170 m)
    Max 25 MPH in Central Cooridor, Slow Speed Outside (All Year) · FAC 68C-22.011(1)(g)2.b.
  • manatee protection Citrus (within 401 m)
    Max 25 MPH (All Year) · FAC 68C-22.011(1)(k)1.

Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .

What to know before you launch

  • Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
  • Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
  • Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.

Tides at the nearest station

The closest NOAA tide station is Cedar Key, about 29 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

Low tide
12:38 AM
1.05 ft (MLLW)
High tide
6:48 AM
3.737 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
1:22 PM
0.915 ft (MLLW)
High tide
7:26 PM
3.134 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

Boater discussion

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Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8727520. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.