As one of the last remaining areas of the “real Florida,” Hernando County features preserved natural settings that invite you to take a deep breath and enjoy.
From visiting one of the newest state parks in Florida to finding your favorite Florida fishing spot, Hernando County provides an abundance of back-to-nature activities for anyone craving a relaxing or adventurous outdoor experience.
Discover that perfect Florida fishing spot in Hernando’s Withlacoochee River. Cluck, purr, and yelp to your heart’s content while stalking a long-bearded Florida wild turkey in the Withlacoochee State Forest. The Wildlife Management Area in WSF — named as one of “Florida’s Top 5 Public December Deer Hunts” by Florida Game & Fish Magazine.
Trek through Hernando’s elaborate state parks system, national forests and wildlife refuges such as the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Nature Center, all perfect for tent camping in Florida.
While on your ventures, be sure to keep an eye out for endangered wildlife such as manatees, bald eagles, Florida Black Bear.
Take a walk, hop on a bike, put on the skates...The Withlacoochee State Trail is a greenways & trails gem. From the Ridge Manor Trailhead the trail enters the mellow world of the Withlacoochee State Forest and Croom Wildlife Management Area. The paved trail passes through a section of cypress swamp that provides habitat for deer, gators, raccoons and wild turkey.
No matter your outdoor interest — finding your new favorite Florida fishing spot or hiking, biking and tent camping on Florida nature trails — Hernando County shows off the Sunshine State by staying true to Florida’s natural roots.
Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Hernando Beach Fla.
20 Dec 2008
Awesome Grouper fishing here in the waters west of Hernando Beach. Plenty of good size Gag Grouper in all depths of water. 10 to 15 keeper size Grouper each trip has been the norm for a few months now. We hope this will continue in the weeks to come. Water temperatures have stabilized around 67 degrees and fishing has been very consistent. Additionally, we have caught plenty of large Grunts, Sea bass, and Mangrove Snapper along with the Grouper.
Hernando Beach Fishing Forecast: Larger Gag Grouper will continue to hang around with the stable water temperature.
Tip of the week: Fish slower and chum a little to get the Grouper bite going. Look for the Grouper around the larger reef areas.