Class: 1, open water, affected by wind and tides
Put-in: At end of SR 40A SW of Yankeetown east of boat ramp.
Take-Out:Same as put-in.
Directions: From Dunnellon, take 40 West through Inglis and Yankeetown. You will come to a 4-way stop. Make a left on 40A and follow it to the end. At the end is a County boat ramp and picnic area. ...Map of Area
Parking: Parking on side of road or Paved parking in picnic area.
Facilities: Restrooms, boat launch, picnic area.
Park Fee: none
Trip Time: 5-6 hours
We put in at the end of 40A just east of the boat ramp where the Withlacoochee exits to the Gulf of Mexico. There is a nice little sandy beach here that is perfect for putting in kayaks. You can't miss it. There is a palm tree there that has a face carved into it.
We paddle out into the channel and head southward towards the barge canal where there are a few islands that are used for overnight camping. It's about 1 1/2 miles, which isn't that far. These pictures are from one of the islands. It has a nice sandy beach. The water surrounding it on low tide is about 1 foot.
In the channel you can see dolphins when they come in to feed. They are fascinating to watch as they work the water. They surround their prey and slap the water with their tails as they take turns entering the circle to feed.
 
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