The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead)
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:26 PM)
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 (79% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead)
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mason Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.783195, -82.609633 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Citrus County |
The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead) is a public boat launch providing access to Mason Creek in Florida at coordinates 28.78319, -82.60963. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead) is a public boat launch on Mason Creek in Citrus 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, trailer parking: 8 spaces. 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 Citrus County • fishing access on Mason Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 8 spaces |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Fee | Fee required |
| Managed By | Private Business |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead)
Is The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead) free to use?
Yes, The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead) is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead) access?
The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead) provides boat launch access to Mason Creek in Florida.
How do I get to The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead)?
The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead) is located at coordinates 28.783195, -82.609633 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
The area surrounding The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.