Homosassa Boat Adventures
Scalloping, inshore fishing and Homosassa River exploration with Gulf access. Tow an eligible Surfside center-console to Homosassa and launch from a confirmed Surfside launch location for a multi-day family fishing trip.
Surfside Launch Options
Launch locations are being finalized. Your confirmed approved launch location is provided before booking.
Duncan J. MacRae Public Boat Ramp
Homosassa
Strong research candidate. Provides access to Homosassa River, tributaries and Gulf waters.
Address: 5300 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448
Launch access: Provides access to Homosassa River, tributaries and Gulf waters.
Trailer parking plan must be confirmed before multi-day use.
Mason Creek Boat Ramp
Homosassa
Not preferred for primary Surfside center-console use until physically evaluated. Existing information describes more limited/small-boat access and navigation concerns.
Address: 6891 S Mason Creek Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Launch access: Small-boat access to Mason Creek.
Trailer parking plan must be confirmed before multi-day use.
Common Fishing Opportunities
Broad examples of fish commonly targeted in Homosassa River and Gulf waters:
Fishing seasons, size limits, bag limits and closed areas change. Always verify current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations before fishing.
Scalloping
Homosassa is a top Florida scalloping destination. Drift the shallow Gulf flats north of the river mouth and harvest bay scallops by hand or dip net during the open season.
Homosassa is located within one of Florida's regulated bay-scallop harvest zones. Season dates and harvest regulations must be checked with FWC before every trip.
Launch availability, parking, fees, regulations and water conditions can change. Surfside confirms the approved launch location and permitted operating area for each Take-It-Anywhere rental before departure. Renters are responsible for following current boating, fishing, wildlife and marine-protection regulations.
Surfside destination guides are trip-planning resources and do not replace charts, onboard navigation, official regulatory information or required pre-rental safety instruction.
Ready to Plan Your Trip?
Your destination, launch location and permitted navigation area are confirmed before your rental.