Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:25 PM — under 2h
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam)
| Location | Carlson, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Grand Prairie |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.823479, -82.182637 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sumter County |
Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam) is a public boat launch providing access to Grand Prairie in Carlson, Florida at coordinates 28.82348, -82.18264. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam) is a public boat launch on Grand Prairie in Carlson, Sumter County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Carlson • public launch in Sumter County • fishing access on Grand Prairie • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 12 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Southwest Florida Water Management District |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam)
Is Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam) free to use?
Yes, Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam) is a public boat launch with free access in Carlson, Florida.
What water does Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam) access?
Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam) provides boat launch access to Grand Prairie in Carlson, Florida.
How do I get to Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam)?
Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam) is located at coordinates 28.823479, -82.182637 in Carlson, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Carlson's Landing (downstream of Wysong Dam) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.