Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:30 PM
- Water level
- 67.47 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Withlacoochee River
Updated 13 min agoSource: USGS station 02311500 — WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER NEAR DADE CITY, FL · 0.3 mi from Withlacoochee River
Launch Light & Moon — July 3
local timeWaning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Old Istachatta Road
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Withlacoochee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.644795, -82.256143 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sumter County |
Old Istachatta Road is a public boat launch providing access to Withlacoochee River in Florida at coordinates 28.64479, -82.25614. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Old Istachatta Road is a public boat launch on Withlacoochee River in 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: Gravel And Sand, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, 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 launch in Sumter County • fishing access on Withlacoochee River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel And Sand |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Istachatta Road
Is Old Istachatta Road free to use?
Yes, Old Istachatta Road is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Old Istachatta Road access?
Old Istachatta Road provides boat launch access to Withlacoochee River in Florida.
How do I get to Old Istachatta Road?
Old Istachatta Road is located at coordinates 28.644795, -82.256143 in 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.1 mi of Old Istachatta Road, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.