Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 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: Roy ""Bug"" Story Park
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Gant Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.580035, -82.095403 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sumter County |
Roy ""Bug"" Story Park is a public boat launch providing access to Big Gant Lake in Florida at coordinates 28.58003, -82.09540. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Roy ""Bug"" Story Park is a public boat launch on Big Gant Lake 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: Concrete, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: Portable 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 launch in Sumter County • fishing access on Big Gant Lake • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 2 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Sumter County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roy ""Bug"" Story Park
Is Roy ""Bug"" Story Park free to use?
Yes, Roy ""Bug"" Story Park is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Roy ""Bug"" Story Park access?
Roy ""Bug"" Story Park provides boat launch access to Big Gant Lake in Florida.
How do I get to Roy ""Bug"" Story Park?
Roy ""Bug"" Story Park is located at coordinates 28.580035, -82.095403 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 7.6 mi of Roy ""Bug"" Story Park, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.