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 Homosassa
Springs is one of the best places in Florida to visit when the
temperature starts falling in the northern states. This town is only a
short boat ride from the Gulf of Mexico and wonderful fishing. The river
here is crystal clear and spring fed. In the late fall and winter the
Manatee migrates from the south to the warm water of this river. It is
very common to see the Manatees when you are on the river. The springs
keep the water temperature at approximately 68 degrees, therefore both
the Manatees and divers from all over the country flock to the springs
during the winter months.
Diving and snorkeling are just some of the attractions in the Homosassa
Springs area. The fishing around here is also terrific. Try your luck
for Grouper, Trout, and Redfish, or if you like to go further out you
can find Dolphin and King Mackerel. Freshwater fishing is also very good
in this river as well, especially Largemouth Bass and assorted pan fish
such as Bream, Shellcrackers, and Speckled Perch.
Just south of Homosassa Springs is the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Area,
which is a winter sanctuary for migrating Waterfowl. The thousands of
acres included in the area is also home to most animals that are native
to Florida, including the Florida Black Bear.
Furthermore, Chassahowitzka is the winter home of a group of Whooping
Cranes that were raised in captivity and taught to migrate to the state
of Wisconsin by following an ultra light airplane. These Cranes were on
the brink of extinction and this is one ongoing program to prevent their
demise. Hopefully the program will be completely successful.
Homosassa Springs offers some outstanding restaurants for your dining
pleasure, especially if you enjoy fresh seafood such as Grouper,
Scallops, Oysters, Blue Crabs, and the best treat available: Stone Crab.
The Stone Crab is a great favorite because it is delicious but what is
great is when the fisherman catches Mr. Crab, he simply removes one of
his claws and returns it to the water to re-grow the claw. You might say
it is the only seafood that is recycled. Yo!
Homosassa Springs is filled with abundant accommodations and this is one
of those places that builds great memories. |
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