Whatever Your Favorite Recreation, Citrus County Is The Place To Enjoy It Internationally known as a Mecca for sport fisherman, Citrus County attracts both the salt and fresh water angler; both experienced and beginner. the May season has produced record breaking Tarpon for salt water buffs; and famous bass fishermen gather several times a year to compete for the trophies in the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. For those who simply want to see wildlife in a pristine natural setting, the Withlacoochee Trail, transecting eastern Citrus County, provides hikers, bicyclists and equestrians with 57 miles of access to the Florida wilderness. Inns, riding stables, bicycle and canoe rental stations and campgrounds abound in the region. Citrus County offers golfers a choice of many different courses. Challenging in their variety and breathtaking in their beauty, this network of golf opportunities puts a tee within a golf cart ride of nearly every home. Unwind With Nature With its rolling hills, open fields, wild forests and alluring waterways, Citrus County has become a popular destination for tourists and retirees seeking a quiet lifestyle or a relaxing retreat. The county is especially popular among water lovers who boat and fish on the Tsala-Apopka lake chain or the sparkling rivers that meander through the islands and sawgrass marshes before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. Divers flock to the coastal waterways each year to experience the beauty of the natural springs and view the endangered manatees that gather in the 72-degree water in the fall and winter. A popular sport is canoeing down the Withlacoochee River. But brace yourself. The Gulf of Mexico may be warm, but the river can be chilly --- the perfect antidote for a hot day.

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